insert_link Health / Medical Blood Transfusion Services Hosts Awards For Donors The Blood Transfusion Services celebrated a milstone yesterday by honoring persons who donated blood. At an event held in Windhoek, donors who were awarded certificates as a token of appreciation ranging from 50 to 250 donations and in doing so, saving thousands of lives. Chief Operations Officer: Israel Chipare. todayOctober 18, 2024 24
insert_link Business / Economics National accounting summit kicks off in Windhoek The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia's National Accounting Summit 2024 is underway in Windhoek, under the theme, "Shaping the Future of Accounting through Influence and Innovation." Here is Fenni Nghikevali, the CEO of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia. Nghikevali also explains the challenges they are faced with. todayOctober 17, 2024 25
insert_link 2 Namibia Old Mutual Wealth joins Michelle McLean Trust for fund raising event The Michelle McLean Children Trust is teaming up with Old Mutual Wealth for a fun golf day at the Rossmund Golf Course in Swakopmund on 6 December 2024. Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean shares how the funds raised will be used to support important causes. todayOctober 17, 2024 52 2
insert_link Namibia LPM responds to Amushelelo’s resignation The Landless People's Movement has responded to Michael Amushelelo's resignation from the party, as he rejoined the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters. LPM spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa said that Amushelelo's resignation, made via social media, bypassed formal channels. Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced that all the independent presidential candidates have been rejected from participating in the upcoming presidential elections for not meeting the requirements while 15 candidates […] todayOctober 17, 2024 59
insert_link Namibia CRAN represents Namibia at World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia is attending the ITU World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA-24) from 14 to 24 October 2024 in New Delhi, India. CRAN Board Member Florette Nakusera said the move reaffirms the country’s commitment to contributing to the global ICT landscape. todayOctober 17, 2024 28
insert_link Health / Medical New HIV-AIDS Preventative Injection Shows Promising Results in African Trials The Health ministry is optimistic about a new HIV-AIDS preventative injection, lenacapavir, currently undergoing trials in several African countries. In its second phase, the injection has shown promising results for both individuals living with HIV-AIDS and those uninfected. According to Linda-Gail Bekker, a professor at the University of Cape Town, trials in South Africa and Uganda indicate that a twice-yearly lenacapavir injection provides complete protection against HIV for young women. […] todayOctober 17, 2024 42
insert_link Namibia Namibia Airports Company to Invest N$9.5 Million in Solar Power for Key Airports The Namibia Airports Company is set to invest N$9.5 million in solar power at the country's major airports. The initiative involves the installation of solar photovoltaic plants at Hosea Kutako International Airport, Eros Airport, and Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Airport. Alongside the solar project, NAC will also develop Master Plans for all eight of Namibia's airports in the upcoming financial year, aiming to enhance long-term growth and operational efficiency. todayOctober 17, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Anti-Corruption Commission holds crucial meeting on Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan Anti-Corruption Commission held a crucial meeting to review the implementation of Namibia’s National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan. Chief Public Relations Officer Josephine Nghituwamata says the event also marked the launch of the NACCP annual report for the 2023-2024 financial year, highlighting the collective efforts of various institutions in combating corruption in the country. todayOctober 17, 2024 34
insert_link Namibia NamPol to Crack Down on Shebeens Selling Alcohol to Schoolchildren The Namibian Police are set to launch a blitz targeting shebeens and liquor outlets that sell alcohol to schoolchildren or allow them to hang out at their premises. This decision follows the release of a video showing pupils in Kavango East, some as young as nine years old, drinking alcohol at a cuca shop in Rundu. Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo announced that he will personally visit the region to […] todayOctober 17, 2024 7