insert_link Namibia High rental fees shock Nanso https://youtu.be/BcYcbGcnnaM By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One The Namibia National Students Organisation’s (Nanso) is demanding that private accommodation rental fees be regulated. The call comes after Nanso discovered that some students are paying up to N$3000 for shared and substandard rooms. Nanso president Dorthea Nangolo revealed this during a presentation of the outcomes of the outcome of the 18th National Students Congress held last week in […] todayJuly 10, 2024 27
insert_link Business / Economics Sunny Karuuombe from Grey’s Cakes spoke with our news team recently at the Business Summit Namibia event Sunny Karuuombe from Grey's Cakes spoke with our news team recently at the Business Summit Namibia event. The 23-year young lady had this to say to motivate the youth from across the country or shall we say, to the world? todayJuly 10, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia Katutura Residents Committee Exposes Alleged Corruption at City and Calls for Action Today at Windhoek's Jacob Marenga Secondary School in Katutura The Katutura Residents Committe has planned a meeting. Scheduled for 11:00 AM, the conference aims to shed light on serious allegations involving top officials of the City of Windhoek. Key topics slated for discussion include evidence implicating officials in alleged Solar Billing System fraud including extensive email communications allegedly covering up irregularities. The committee's Shaun Gariseb. todayJuly 10, 2024 55
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Shaun Gariseb Raises Alarms Over City of Windhoek’s Defective Solar Billing System In a pressing issue that has caught the attention of many, Shaun Gariseb from the Katutura Residents Committee, has come forward to address significant concerns about the City of Windhoek's solar billing system. During a recent briefing, Gariseb disclosed the ongoing efforts to file criminal cases against various top officials in the City of Windhoek, highlighting the system's defects and its profound impact on residents. The committee member emphasized […] todayJuly 10, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Blood Transfusion Services Urgently Calls for Donors Amid Low Blood Stocks The Namibia Blood Transfusion Services has issued an urgent appeal for eligible donors to visit their centers nationwide as blood stocks are critically low.Here's NamBTS' Frieda Vatileni. todayJuly 10, 2024 17
insert_link Health / Medical Namibia Blood Transfusion Services’ Frieda Vatileni Talks On Need for Blood Donations In a recent conversation with Future Media, Frieda Vatileni from Namibia Blood Transfusion Services (NAMBTS) expressed an urgent appeal to the Namibian public. As the nation grapples with a critical shortage in blood supplies, Vatileni highlighted the pressing need for more donations to ensure the safety and well-being of patients in need. Current Blood Stock Levels Vatileni reported that the current blood stock is alarmingly low, standing at just five […] todayJuly 10, 2024 14
insert_link Business / Economics Mines Ministry Launches Training for Customs Officials to Boost Mining Revenue Collection The Mines and Energy Ministry, in collaboration with the Revenue Agency, launched a two-week training program for Customs Officials overseeing the mining industry at border points and conducting tax audits on minerals. Sponsored by UNDP, the training, held at Mercure Hotel, aims to enhance revenue collection and compliance in the extractive industry through the SDGs taxation framework. Executive Director of MME, Penda Ithindi. todayJuly 10, 2024 34
insert_link 2 Namibia National Unity Democratic Organisation to Hold Long-Awaited Congress This Weekend in Windhoek The National Unity Democratic Organisation will host its long-anticipated congress at the Ramatex Centre in Windhoek on July 13-14, 2024. The two-day event will see the election of a new executive team, including the positions of president and secretary-general, as current leaders Utjiua Muinjangue and Joseph Kauandenge are not seeking re-election. Candidates for the presidency include Vetaruhe Kandorozu, Peter Kazongominja, and Joseph Uaraa Uapingene. Kauandenge confirmed that preparations are complete, […] todayJuly 10, 2024 26 2
insert_link Namibia June Inflation Eases to 4.6%, Food Inflation at Lowest in a Year In June, Namibia experienced a decrease in overall inflation to 4.6%, down from 4.9 in May and marking the second lowest rate of the year. Food inflation specifically dropped to 4.0%, the lowest recorded in at least a year, based on newly released data from the Namibia Statistics Agency. However, transport inflation rose sharply to 8.3%, reaching its highest level in the past 12 months, compared to just 0.1% in […] todayJuly 9, 2024 37