insert_link Local Basic Income Grant Coalition of Namibia Applauds President-Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa and Continues to Advocate for a Universal Basic Income Grant for all Namibians. The Basic Income Grant Coalition of Namibia congratulates Honorable Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa on her election as President of the Republic of Namibia, historically Namibia’s first and Africa’s second female president. We took note of her promise of economic justice and freedom for all Namibians, as articulated during her campaign. In alignment with these promises, we strongly re-emphasize the need for implementing a Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) of at least […] todayDecember 6, 2024 10
insert_link Local Proof of Concept Project Brings Sustainable Agriculture to Life Photo caption: The Plot to Plate team members are from left to right Stephan Eins, Permaculture Expert, Yolanda Nel, Media Liaison and Content Creator, Temapo Negongo, land owner of Iiyimati at Groot Aub, Immo Böhm, Project Manager and Rikus Grobler, Innovation Manager at Capricorn Foundation. Namibia, [3 December] – Plot to Plate, a grassroots initiative aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture, has officially launched its proof of concept (PoC) […] todayDecember 4, 2024 8
insert_link Local CRAN ENHANCES TYPE APPROVAL COMPLIANCE WITH NAMRA THROUGH CAPACITY-BUILDING TRAINING 04 DECEMBER 2024 The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) recently launched a series of capacity-building training sessions with customs officials from the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA). This initiative, conducted under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between CRAN and NamRA, seeks to deepen understanding and strengthen compliance with Type Approval Regulations for telecommunications equipment. Type Approval is a regulatory process that ensures telecommunications equipment meets Namibia’s technical and safety standards […] todayDecember 4, 2024 6
insert_link Local Get Lost in Daydreams – The Reverie Opens Today Gondwana Collection Namibia introduces a brand-new exclusive retreat overlooking one of Namibia's most captivating landscapes: the Reverie Kalahari Pod. Where luxury meets sustainability, the Reverie Kalahari Pod blends into the surroundings, leaving only footprints of elegance. As part of Gondwana's Secret Collection, this sanctuary for romance, solitude, and soul-soothing tranquillity offers an all-inclusive experience tailored for two. Step into a world where time slows down, and nature becomes your […] todayDecember 2, 2024 5
insert_link Local Integration of Gender in Preparation of NDCs and LT-LEDS in East and Southern African Countries Windhoek, Namibia — November 29, 2024 – The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Regional Collaboration Centre for East and Southern Africa, in partnership with UN Women and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) held a three-day workshop focused on integrating gender considerations into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategies […] todayDecember 2, 2024 10
insert_link Local 2024 Agra Annual General Meeting 29.11.2024 The Agra Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Friday, 29 November 2024, at the Agra/Bank Windhoek Ring. The meeting was attended by Agra shareholders, the Agra Board of Directors, and Management. Mr. Ryno van der Merwe, Chairman of the Board, commended the past year as the third-best financial performance in Agra's history. He acknowledged the challenges faced, noting that the severe drought forced many farmers to sell their […] todayDecember 2, 2024 7
insert_link Local NCAA Executive Director Toska Sem Elected Vice-President for AFCAC Southern Region The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is proud to announce the election of its Executive Director, Ms. Toska Sem, as Vice-President for the Southern Region in the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) Bureau for a three-year term. This governing body is the second-highest decision-making entity within AFCAC, representing the interests of SADC Member States and the African continent as a whole. AFCAC, a specialized agency of the African Union, […] todayDecember 2, 2024 8
insert_link Local 4th Integrity Namibia Regional Conference Rundu, 3 December 2024 The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), through its Integrity Namibia project, is organising a regional anti-corruption conference in Rundu, Kavango East region, on 3 December 2024. The conference will take place at the Kavango River Lodge from 08h30 to 16h30. The IPPR’s Integrity Namibia project aims to build a national network of non-state actors that are committed to tackling corruption in Namibia. The project features a mobilisation campaign […] todayDecember 2, 2024 7
insert_link Local THE INSTITUTE FOR OPEN LEARNING CAPS NEW GRADUATES FOR 2024! The Institute for Open Learning (IOL), one of Namibia's leading private providers of open, distance, and online higher education, marked another significant milestone yesterday by conferring qualifications on 952 graduates, furthering its mission to bridge the country's education gap. The Windhoek Country Club was filled with excitement as families and friends gathered to celebrate the graduates' achievements. This year's ceremony, which lasted nearly four hours, honoured recipients of […] todayNovember 25, 2024 10