insert_link Local Palestinian journalists covering Gaza awarded 2024 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize Palestinian journalists covering Gaza have been named as laureates of the 2024 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize, following the recommendation of an International Jury of media professionals. The Award Ceremony will take place on 2 May in the margins of the World Press Freedom Conference in Santiago, Chile. “In these times of darkness and hopelessness, we wish to share a strong message of solidarity and recognition […] todayMay 3, 2024 3
insert_link Local UNESCO report reveals 70% of environmental journalists have been attacked for their work A new report published by UNESCO on World Press Freedom Day, 3 May, warns of increasing violence against, and intimidation of journalists reporting on the environment and climate disruption. At least 749 journalists or news media reporting on environmental issues have been attacked in the last 15 years, and online disinformation has surged dramatically in this period. UNESCO is calling for stronger support for environmental journalists and better […] todayMay 3, 2024 3
insert_link Local NBL gives N$3million boost to Namibian Rugby Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) sponsored N$3-million to the Namibian Rugby Union on Tuesday this week. The latest sponsorship is geared towards supporting domestic club and regional tournaments for the Namibian rugby players to prepare themselves to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Under the brand name Windhoek Draught Welwitschias, NBL is keen to support the national sport team to display their local talents at […] todayMay 2, 2024 8
insert_link Local Capricorn foundation commits to rhino conservation efforts with purchase of rhino guardianship certificate The Capricorn Foundation has affirmed its dedication to environmental conservation by becoming one of the first organisations to invest in the innovative Rhino Guardianship Certificate program. By purchasing a certificate from the Save the Rhino Trust Namibia (SRT), the Foundation has demonstrated its commitment to preserving critically endangered rhinoceros populations. The Rhino Guardianship Certificate is a recent effort by Save the Rhino Trust Namibia, in partnership with Wadappt, […] todayMay 2, 2024 6
insert_link Local Swakopmund to host beach Volleyball tourney this weekend The Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF), in partnership with Bank Windhoek, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Bank Windhoek National Beach Volleyball Open Tournament, set to take place at the picturesque Mole Beach in Swakopmund this coming weekend, Saturday, four until Sunday, fifth May 2024. The event invites beach volleyball teams from across the country to showcase their skills and compete for glory on the sandy shores […] todayMay 2, 2024 10
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek appoints Ilunga as Web Content Developer and Administrator Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, recently announced the appointment of Gebhard Ilunga as the Bank’s Web Content Developer and Administrator in the Marketing and Corporate Communication Services department. Ilunga started his new role on 15 March 2024. “Ilunga joins us from a reputable financial services provider and has over eleven years’ experience in the advertising and marketing industry, and worked for the top […] todayMay 2, 2024 8
insert_link Local Burkina Faso blocks access to nine more news sites, bringing banned media total to 13 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns an alarming decline in press freedom in Burkina Faso, whose military junta suspended access to nine international news outlets in the space of 48 hours for covering a Human Rights Watch report about an alleged massacre by the army. A total of 13 international media are now banned in this West African nation. The latest victims of the junta’s ban on providing or sharing news […] todayApril 30, 2024 4
insert_link Local CRAN holds hearing to determine dominant players within telecommunication sector. Last week Friday, 25 April 2024, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) conducted a public hearing in terms of section 78 of the Communications Act, Act No. 8 of 2009 on market dominance within the country's telecommunications sector. The hearing focused on the discussion document to determine dominant operators identified the following markets within the telecommunications sector, namely National Data Transmission, Wired End-User Access, Mobile End-User Access, […] todayApril 30, 2024 5
insert_link Local Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) announces the reopening of Bo-Plaas Campsite Namibia Wildlife Resorts would like to announce the reopening of the Bo Plaas campsite, situated along the Orange River. As of April 30, 2024, the campsite has officially reopened its doors to visitors after a temporary closure for enhancements. The closure of Bo Plaas was necessary to address increased security concerns and to expand the campsite's facilities. With assistance from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, we […] todayApril 30, 2024 8
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
