insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Air connectivity project targets economic growth The Namibia Airports Company has partnered with stakeholders including the City of Windhoek and the Namibia Tourism Board in efforts to improve the country's competitiveness. CEO of the Namibia Airports Company, Bisey Uirab held a briefing about the matter, which was covered by our sister station, Hit Radio. today12 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia Conservation experts gather in Windhoek for SMART conference The inaugural global user conference for the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool is underway in Windhoek, uniting conservation practitioners worldwide. Namibia began using SMART in 2016, starting with a pilot program in Etosha National Park. Due to its success, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism expanded its use to include all of Namibia's KAZA parks in 2020. Minister of Environment and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, is involved in the event. today12 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia NamPol investigates Engen service station armed robbery An armed robbery occurred at the Engen service station on Monte Christo Street, with unconfirmed reports indicating that around N$ 700,000 was stolen. Warrant Officer Silas Shipandeni, Nampol’s Head of Community Affairs for the Khomas region has more. today12 March, 2024
insert_link Environment Opuwo hosts commemoration of World Wetlands Day and World Water Day 2024 The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, together with its partners, will join the rest of the world in commemorating World Wetlands Day and World Water Day. This year's commemoration of these two significant days will be hosted in Opuwo from March 12th to March 14th. Here’s Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa. today12 March, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Economist warns of impact as SIM card registration survey begins Following the announcement of a comprehensive survey titled "The Implications of SIM Card Registrations on the Namibian Economy" by High Economic Intelligence in partnership with Bank Windhoek, we spoke to Salomei Hei, the Managing Director at High Economic Intelligence, for an update. today12 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia Pastor Arrested in Omusati Region for Alleged Rape of 15-Year-Old Girl Namibian Police Force in the Omusati Region has apprehended a pastor wanted for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl in Okando village, Oshikuku Constituency, between June 2020 and September 2022. Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho, NamPol Omusati Crime Investigations Coordinator, confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect is scheduled to appear in the Outapi Magistrate’s Court. The incident was reported last week Thursday by an 18-year-old woman residing with the victim. The […] today12 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia Cape Town City signs Aprocius Petrus The South African Premier League Football Club, Cape Town City, has confirmed the signing of Namibian midfielder/left back Aprocius "Kalefa" Petrus from Liria Prizren FC. There has been intense speculation after the Agfgrican Cup of Nations that PSL side Cape Town City were interested in signing Namibia’s utility player Aprocius Petrus after his impressive Afcon performances. iDiski Times reported last month that Petrus is already in South Africa where he […] today12 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Boyfriend in Otjiwarongo After Argument In Otjiwarongo, a 40-year-old woman was arrested yesterday for allegedly stabbing her 38-year-old boyfriend in the Ombili informal settlement following an argument. According to Namibian Police Force Otjozondjupa Regional Crime Investigations Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa, the victim survived the stabbing and was admitted to Otjiwarongo State Hospital in critical condition. Nawa mentioned that the victim was transported to the hospital with the knife still lodged in his right shoulder, […] today12 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia Advanced Chemical Weapons Assistance and Protection Course Begins in Capital In the capital, a six-day advanced course on Assistance and Protection against Chemical Weapons for Anglophone States Parties commenced on Monday. Hosted by the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade and conducted in collaboration with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, the course is part of the ongoing Anglophone Training Cycle initiated in 2023. Industrialisation and Trade Minister Lucia Iipumbu addressed the participants, highlighting the training's objective to enhance […] today12 March, 2024
