insert_link Namibia Charcoal producers seek government support for international market entry Ndjoura Tjozongoro, a charcoal producer from the Omaheke Region, noted that both commercial and resettled farmers venturing into charcoal production require support in terms of equipment and financing. He said this is especially so for aspiring producers looking to establish successful charcoal businesses as it involves substantial investment. “Charcoal producers are encountering challenges in accessing the market. Despite being producers and commercial farmers, we lack the necessary equipment. We don’t […] todayNovember 14, 2023 1
insert_link Namibia Men accused of robbing Keetmanshoop resident remanded in custody The five men who were arrested and charged with robbery and impersonating a police officer were remanded in custody on Monday when they made their first court appearance in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court. The accused persons made their appearance before magistrate Uchen Konjore who postponed their case to 10 January next year, for further police investigation and for the accused persons to acquire legal representation. The accused are 36-year-old […] todayNovember 14, 2023 1
insert_link Health / Medical NDCN workshop addresses outdated disability policy The National Disability Council of Namibia (NDCN) conducted a consultative workshop in Rundu on Tuesday to discuss the Persons with Disabilities Draft Bill and the National Policy on Disability. NDCN Chief Executive Officer Angelique Philander addressed the workshop, saying the consultations were prompted by an outdated national policy on disability established in 1997. She explained that the policy no longer aligns with the current needs and advancements of people […] todayNovember 14, 2023 13
insert_link Local Namibia Wildlife Resorts hospitality institute celebrates graduation of 69 trainees in hospitality and tourism The Namibia Wildlife Resorts Hospitality Institute (NWR HI) on the 13th of Novemebr celebrated the graduation of 69 trainees in various specialisations within the hospitality and tourism sector. The ceremony took place at Gross Barmen in Okahandja, marking a significant milestone in the journey of these dedicated individuals. The training initiative, which commenced at two centers, Khorixas Rest Camp and Gross Barmen Resort, included 80 apprentices, of which 69 […] todayNovember 14, 2023 6
insert_link Local Racing for love at the Nedbank Desert Dash Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things to overcome as a family. For many, they look to one another for strength and ways to move forward. This was the reality for Sybrand and Ronel de Beer in 2017, after they lost their daughter Lumé to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) at the tender age of 11. ARDS is a severe and life-threatening lung condition that causes […] todayNovember 9, 2023 6
insert_link Namibia Rosa Namises on Namibia’s migration to Solar Energy https://youtu.be/jko8EVsG10o Community Activist Rosa Namises raises concerns on Namibia's migration to solar energy. 'Will the benefits shine on all especially minorities?' todayNovember 9, 2023 17
Local Picknpay Namibia and Bonlife partner to offer exclusive and unparalleled funeral coverage. Pick n Pay Namibia, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List Group, proudly announces its partnership with Bonlife Assurance to introduce a revolutionary funeral cover product, "Enda Nawa," which translates to "go well" in Oshiwambo, one of Namibia's cherished languages. In a heartfelt address, Pick n Pay Namibia's Managing Director, Graeme Mouton, emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating, "Through our metaphorical DNA of being a truly authentic, caring, and […] todayNovember 8, 2023 1
insert_link Business / Economics Rinaani Musutua, an advocate for economic and social justice with the Basic Income Grant Coalition, provides her perspective on Namibia’s unemployment rate. https://youtu.be/kpiINO-03g0 Following the recent mid-term budget review, which saw a substantial increase in budgets for seventeen government offices, ministries, and agencies, totaling 2.5 billion Namibian dollars, Rinaani Musutua, an advocate for economic and social justice with the Basic Income Grant Coalition, provides her perspective on Namibia's unemployment rate. todayNovember 6, 2023 25
insert_link Namibia Omaruru Municipality CEO Addresses Housing Challenges and Land Allocation By Dilia Mazula CEO Valentinus Sindongo Reveals Plans to Resolve Land Issues and Improve Housing Delivery In an exclusive interview with Future Media News, the CEO of the Omaruru Municipality, Valentinus Sindongo, unveiled a strategic roadmap to tackle Namibia's urgent housing and land allocation challenges. He acknowledged, "As the municipality, we understand the challenges that the people are having. And one of the most critical countrywide challenges is backlog for […] todayNovember 3, 2023 27