African elections workshop spotlights declining faith in democracy

https://youtu.be/3CXvRhZQnss By Selma Taapopi An Afrobarometer survey of 30 African countries, including Namibia, shows a decline in a preference for democracy. Seventy-three percent of Africans preferred democracy between 2011/2013 as opposed to 66% in 2021/2023. In Namibia, the preference for democracy among citizens dwindled from 64% to 55%. Open Society Foundations senior advisor on advocacy Jeggan Grey-Johnson said the data indicates a loss of faith in democratic elections. Grey-Johnson shared this […]

July 24, 2024 28

Namibia

Kristiana Champions Proactive Health: Emphasizes Prevention Over Treatment in New Wellness Initiative

Kristiana, a business mentor and former network marketer with ESYLIFE, is championing a proactive approach to health and wellness. Representing the brand’s commitment to prevention, she emphasizes that staying healthy is preferable to dealing with illness and hospital visits.

July 24, 2024 24

Namibia

Electoral Commission Disputes Electoral Court Jurisdiction in NEFF Registration Case

Electoral Commission The Electoral Commission is challenging the Electoral Court's authority to handle a case where the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters is contesting the ECN’s decision to cancel its registration as a political party. Senior South African lawyers Dali Mpofu and Lerato Moela, who were set to represent NEFF, did not appear in court due to visa issues, which NEFF deputy leader, Kalimbo Iipumbu criticized as "dirty tricks." The ECN's […]

July 24, 2024 23

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Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority to Break Ground on New Offices

The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority is preparing to break ground on its new office building in the city. Joanette Eises: NAMFISAs Corporate Communications Practitioner.

July 24, 2024 32

Namibia

Bank of Namibia hosts 2024 Tertiary Institutions Debating Challenge

The Bank of Namibia will host the 2024 Tertiary Institutions Debating Challenge, a key public education initiative designed to enhance critical thinking and debate on economic and central banking issues among Namibian youth. This year’s debate included a preliminary round for the first time. Sandra Garises, the Bank's principal communication officer.

July 24, 2024 32

Namibia

Agriculture Ministry Bans Cattle Movement in Opuwo Urban Due to CBPP Outbreak

The Agriculture, Water and Land Reform ministry has banned cattle movement in and out of Opuwo Urban Constituency after a contagious bovine pleuropneumonia outbreak in Okapundja village according to The Brief reports. Detected on 1 July, the outbreak affected a herd of 30 cattle, with eight testing positive and one dying. The Ministry, invoking the Animal Health Act, has also suspended cattle gatherings, initiated active disease surveillance, and set up […]

July 24, 2024 16

Health / Medical

24% of Namibian children under 5 stunted

According to the World Food Programme global hunger index, 24 percent of Namibian children under the age of 5 are stunted, and 6 percent are experiencing wasting. Between January and June 2024, over 190,000 (191,353) children were screened for malnutrition, with 10,151 receiving treatment. The Hardap Region reported the highest number of treated cases, with 2,891 children, followed by Ohangwena (1,747), Khomas (967), and Erongo (939). In a report, the WFP said […]

July 23, 2024 37

Namibia

ECN sets up registration points for inmates

With less than two weeks until the general voter's registration for the November 27 election ends, the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has called for increased voter education and better inclusion of the inmate population. However, De Wet Siluka, spokesperson for the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), responded by highlighting the Commission's efforts to address these concerns. "We would like to acknowledge the correspondents from the Landless People’s Movement. While acknowledging […]

July 23, 2024 58

Namibia

DA Raises Alarm Over Critical Shortage of African Horse Sickness Vaccines in Gauteng

In S.A, The DA in Gauteng has expressed concern that horse breeders and owners are once again facing a critical shortage of African Horse Sickness vaccines. Recently only 120 vaccine doses have been released. The AHS vaccine is exclusively produced by Onderstepoort Biological Products, a state-owned enterprise responsible for manufacturing essential veterinary vaccines in the country. The DA’s, Bronwynn Engelbrecht, says the current shortage can be attributed to typical problems […]

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