insert_link Health / Medical Health ministry urges caution amid Covid-19 increase in Rehoboth Ministry of Health Executive Director, Ben Nangombe has urged the public to adhere to COVID-19 prevention measures, especially when attending memorial services for the late President Hage Geingob. This comes after a surge in COVID-19 cases at two schools in Rehoboth, with 20 reported cases since February 8th. Nangombe has confirmed that the cases are clustered in Rehoboth and have not spread to other parts of the country. today19 February, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia readies 4-day work week trial Namibia is set to launch a pilot program for a 4-day work week, starting in April 2024, for a six-month trial period. The Brief reports that Jonas IIeka from Pulse HR Network Namibia, who is spearheading the Namibia trial, onboarding has started for companies interested in participating in the pilot. Globally, conversations around the four-day workweek were first reignited by the COVID-19 pandemic, with workers and employers rethinking the importance of […] today19 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia UNAM introduces sponsored readiness programme The University of Namibia has announced the introduction of a sponsored UNAM Readiness Programme as part of the university’s commitment to enhance equitable access to higher education. Unam spokesperson, Simon Namesho says the programme is designed for students that want to enroll in the fields of Agriculture, Mathematics and Science, Education and Human Sciences, and Commerce and Management Sciences. today19 February, 2024
insert_link Environment Namibia strengthens climate resilience with insurance pact The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia and the Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association Limited have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. According to EIF spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata, the agreement will advance climate change-related insurance products that support sustainable development. today19 February, 2024
Africa Tech-savvy Africans are hedging against inflation by going digital By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency The recent announcement by Opera MiniPay that it had signed up over one million users in Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana just five months after its launch is the clearest indication yet of the rising popularity of decentralised finance, or DeFi tools, across the continent. “MiniPay makes it easier and more affordable for individuals across Africa to acquire, send and receive Mento […] today19 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Empowering Namibian Youth: SEE Namibia’s Call for Voter Education By Dilia Mazula In a bid to address the concerning trend of voter apathy among Namibian youth, Social Enabled Education Namibia (SEE Namibia), a youth-led organization, supported by the US Embassy in Namibia, is dedicated to providing comprehensive education on the democratic process. Commenting on the issue, during an interview with Future Media News, Joseph Ndondi, Executive Director of SEE Namibia, emphasized the critical role of voter and […] today19 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Northern Traditional Authorities Laud President Geingob’s Legacy Ndilimani Herman Iipumbu, the chairperson of northern traditional authorities, has praised President Hage Geingob as a liberation struggle icon and an experienced leader who fostered unity without discrimination. Speaking at a special regional memorial service at the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Iipumbu highlighted Geingob's role in implementing land rights and empowering traditional authority leaders, with emphasis on direct reporting and immediate feedback. Additionally, he commended Geingob's efforts to prevent tribalism […] today19 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Netherlands beat Richelieu Eagles in Nepal The Namibian senior national cricket team, the Richelieu Eagles, lost their second match at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 triangular series. After winning their first match against hosts Nepal, the Namibians found the going tough this morning after being sent in to bat by the Netherlands. After losing early wickets, the Namibians were reeling 26 for 3 wickets, could not recover and posted a total of […] today19 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Tragic Gender-Based Violence Incident Highlights Victim’s Stance Helen Onesimus, the woman allegedly stabbed to death by her husband in Rocky Crest, Windhoek, last week, had expressed strong opinions on gender-based violence (GBV). Onesmus, now a victim of suspected GBV, had previously shared a post on social media in 2019 condemning the normalization of abuse by some men. The post emphasized that violence escalating to murder should not be labeled as "passion killing" as there is nothing passionate […] today19 February, 2024
