insert_link Health / Medical Liberty Life and Cancer Association to host Chica the Bear family fun day (Photo: Facebook) Liberty Life Namibia, in partnership with the Cancer Association of Namibia, will host the Chica the Bear Family Fun Day on 27 September to raise funds and awareness for children’s cancer. The day’s activities will include a 5km fun walk, games, food stalls, and family-friendly entertainment, aimed at bringing the community together while supporting a vital cause. Rolf Hansen, CEO of the Cancer Association of Namibia, encouraged Namibians […] today19 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namibia ratifies ILO convention on workers with family responsibilities ILO Conference, Geneva (Photo: International Labour Organisation) Namibia has officially ratified the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Convention 156, aimed at protecting workers with family responsibilities. Ambassador Julia Imene-Chanduru said the move strengthens Namibia’s commitment to gender equality and the promotion of family-friendly workplace policies. Labour analyst Sydwill Scholtz explained that the ratification ensures men and women can balance work and family obligations while fully participating in the labour market. The […] today19 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Melber Resigns from Swapo Over Values Clash Swapo spokesperson Hilma Nikanor described political scientist Henning Melber’s resignation after 51 years as naive, while Melber told NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha that his decision was guided by integrity and differing values, not hostility. today19 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics First-Ever Nedbank Business Conference Set for Windhoek On August 21, Nedbank Namibia will host its inaugural Future of Business Conference at Droombos, Windhoek, aimed at supporting SMEs and startups. Topics will include leadership, HR, communication, and IT, with speakers such as Nedbank Group CEO Jason Quinn and Aurik Co-Founder Pavlo Phitidis, according to NedBank Chief Commercial Officer JG van Graan. For the Full interview, listen to the Business Report tonight on Nova 103.5 today19 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namibia Pushes Water Security at AU Summit The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, represented by Minister Inge Zaamwani, took part in the AU-AIP Water Investment Summit to tackle Africa’s $30 billion annual water investment gap. Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa highlighted that water security remains a strategic priority, with N$4.8 billion allocated in the 2025/26 budget and support from partners such as the African Development Bank and KfW. today19 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namport cancels Lüderitz oil and gas tender Port of Lüderitz (Photo: Namport) The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has abruptly cancelled a pre-qualification tender for a new oil and gas supply base at Lüderitz, just days after the process was launched. Namibia has become a rising exploration hotspot following major offshore discoveries by Shell, TotalEnergies, Galp, and Rhino Resources. With plans to deliver first oil by 2030, Lüderitz has been earmarked as the country’s future energy hub. The […] today18 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Swakopmund to host Global Policy Forum on inclusive finance Photo:afi-global.org More than 700 policymakers, regulators, and development partners are set to converge in Swakopmund for the 2025 Global Policy Forum, co-hosted by the Bank of Namibia. The four-day summit, beginning this week, will focus on advancing inclusive finance and fostering stronger international collaboration in financial policymaking. The forum will bring together key players from across the globe to discuss strategies aimed at improving access to financial services, particularly for […] today18 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia President Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for action on hunger and youth unemployment at 45th SADC Summit President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivers her maiden SADC Summit speech in Antananarivo, Madagascar.Photo credit: @NamPresidency President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has delivered her first address as Head of State at the 45th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit in Antananarivo, Madagascar. In her maiden speech, President Nandi-Ndaitwah warned that the region’s development goals cannot be achieved while hunger, youth unemployment, and other socio-economic challenges persist. She urged member states to turn SADC’s Vision […] today18 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia Moves to Strengthen Labour Systems Following the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Namibia’s Cabinet has tasked several ministries with evaluating the country’s data collection capacity and preparing to ratify key labour conventions to aid the shift from the informal to the formal economy. Labour expert Herbert Jauch highlighted the potential benefits of international cooperation with Cuba and Mexico, while emphasizing that structural economic reforms are essential for meaningful job creation. today18 August, 2025
