insert_link Namibia African Stars has fired their Ghanaian coach Prince George Koffi African Stars has fired their Ghanaian coach Prince George Koffi following the defeat to Eeshoke Chula Chula in the Hage Geingob Cup on Saturday. We spoke to Coach Koffi to hear on how it feels to have impacted the lives of soccer players. todayNovember 20, 2023 8
Namibia Unit 1 of the Koeberg nuclear power station near Cape Town is back online Unit 1 of the Koeberg nuclear power station near Cape Town is back online after almost a year. On Saturday night, Eskom confirmed that the unit had been successfully synchronised to the electricity grid. Its three steam generators needed to be replaced as part of Eskom's application for a licence to operate the nuclear plant for another 20 years. Koeberg was designed to be operated for only 40 years. Its […] todayNovember 20, 2023 6
insert_link Namibia Divide over uranium mining at Stampriet Farmers are divided over the exploration of uranium in the Stampriet Aquifer, as some believe the process will contaminate underground water. The exploration, which is supposed to be carried out by Uranium One in the Aminuis and Leonardville area, has sparked mixed feelings among residents in the area. This was revealed during a parliament standing committee on natural resources' visit to deliberate on concerns on Friday in Leonardville, within the […] todayNovember 20, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia Ondangwa council maintains status quo Paavo Amwele was re-elected as Ondangwa mayor for the third time on Friday. Amwele will be deputised by his fellow Swapo councillor Ester Auala, while Julia Kapia (Swapo), Gaus Tshithigona (IPC) and Nicodemus Amadhila (Swapo) were elected as management committee members. Tshithigona replaced Ericky Angula of the same party, who resigned as council member, leaving a vacant position in the council earlier this year. Meanwhile, Kapia was re-elected as the […] todayNovember 17, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia Swapo Party Youth League central committee’s meeting to tackle unemployment and drought Swapo Party Youth League central committee members gathered at the Sam Nujoma Multi-purpose Centre in the Oshana Region on Friday for the second central committee meeting to discuss bread and butter issues faced by Namibians. Party Vice-President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, said the discussions come at the right time, however, the youth should remain united if they are to achieve their intended purpose. Nandi-Ndaitwah made the remarks during the official opening of […] todayNovember 17, 2023 17
insert_link Environment The Basics of Fruit Tree Production By Hanks Saisai, Technical Advisor: Crops & Poultry Growing fruit trees can be a very rewarding business venture; however, it requires farmers to possess essential knowledge and understanding to profitably grow trees of high value. Farmers need to understand that growing fruit trees requires knowledge of basic land preparation, seedling purchase and caring for the trees until they reach maturity. Namibia‘s semi-arid environment offers an opportune environment for fruit tree […] todayNovember 17, 2023 14
insert_link Namibia Gladiators receive NDTC sponsorship The Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) on Thursday here, donated N$ 200 000 to the to support the team towards their hygiene and sanitary needs while on international duties. The sponsorship was announced by NDTC CEO Brent Eiseb, who said that the company is committed to empowering and uplifting Namibian ambassadors who put the country on the global map. “Women’s football in Namibia is one of the least financially supported […] todayNovember 17, 2023 11
insert_link Namibia Simasiku engages council on Katima residents’ concerns Katima Mulilo Urban Constituency Councillor Kennedy Simasiku says there are issues that require the Katima Mulilo Town Council (KMTC) to urgently engage the public. This should be done through information sharing sessions where clarity must be provided and where necessary, decisions made for the good of both parties, said Simasiku in an interview with Nampa, following the public demonstration recently in which residents of Katima called for the removal of […] todayNovember 17, 2023 10
insert_link Health / Medical NPPF open letter to patients and members of Namibian medical aid funds Dear Patients and Members of Namibian Medical Aid Funds… The purpose of this communication is to provide some information on the latest developments within the Namibian private healthcare system, a system of such quality and standard that it even surpasses many systems in first-world countries. This is due in large part to a combination of excellent facilities, excellent practitioners and an excellent financial system providing a functional third-party payer (medical […] todayNovember 16, 2023 512