insert_link Local The 9th Africa Regional Platform adopts the Windhoek Declaration After three days of discussions, the 9th Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction concluded with the adoption of the Windhoek Declaration on advancing the Programme of Action for the Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 in Africa. This ambitious document sets the direction for the next three years, reinforcing Africa’s commitment to reducing disaster risks and building resilience across the continent. The Regional Platform […] todayOctober 28, 2024 7
insert_link Local Civil Society Spells Out Budget Priorities 25 October 2024 Civil society organisations (CSOs) believe the national budget is a powerful tool that can be used more effectively to address systemic poverty, improve living conditions, and promote social equity in Namibia. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) today released a new briefing paper, entitled Civil Society & The Budget: Perspectives on Priorities. The paper is being published ahead of the 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Review to be […] todayOctober 28, 2024 5
insert_link Local Highlights from the Municipal Council of Windhoek ordinary council meeting held on Wednesday, 23 October 2024 Windhoek Council to sell outdated electricity substations for residential use The City of Windhoek plans to sell outdated electricity substations for residential usage in the city's oldest townships. At least 25 substations with a total land area of more than 2.3 hectares have been identified for this purpose. The identified substations are located on erven, each measuring 450 square meters or more, and will be transformed into residential […] todayOctober 28, 2024 5
insert_link Local City of Windhoek Addresses Misleading Reports Regarding Hospital Land The City of Windhoek (CoW) has clarified misleading reports that claimed it is selling land designated for the Windhoek District Hospital. In an article titled "CoW Puts Windhoek District Hospital Land on Sale," published in the Windhoek Observer on 24 October 2024, inaccuracies may have caused confusion among the public. The article incorrectly suggests that the CoW is selling land allocated for the construction of a District Hospital to […] todayOctober 25, 2024 6
insert_link Local Langer Heinrich Uranium (LHU) Supports the 2024 Nuclear Science and Technology Conference Langer Heinrich Uranium made a sponsorship contribution of N$50,000.00 towards the hosting of the 2024 Nuclear Science and Technology Conference. Johan Roux, LHU’s Managing Director, formally handed over the sponsorship to the Atomic Energy Board of Namibia and confirmed Langer Heinrich Uranium’s commitment to corporate social responsibility. The Atomic Energy Board of Namibia was represented by Ms. Petrina Nghidengwa and Ms. Natasja Cupido, who highlighted the significance of the conference […] todayOctober 25, 2024 8
insert_link Local Fostering Growth and Prosperity for Farmers in Challenging Times Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer for Retail Banking Services and Specialist Finance, James Chapman, stated that the livestock and meat industry experienced a notable uptick in marketing activities during the first quarter of 2024, particularly in the cattle sector, which recorded a remarkable growth rate of 47.9 percent. However, he highlighted that this growth faces challenges due to limited rainfall and high input costs affecting the sustainability of the agricultural […] todayOctober 24, 2024 8
insert_link Local BANK OF NAMIBIA WARNS PUBLIC AGAINST FRAUDULENT INVESTMENT SCHEMES The Bank of Namibia has noted with increasing concern the rise of fraudulent investment schemes that falsely promise financial backing for Namibia’s development initiatives. These schemes are particularly aimed at high-ranking government officials, ministries, traditional leaders, and prominent public figures, exploiting their reputations to lend credibility to deceptive offers. Recently, the Bank has observed that prominent religious and traditional leaders, as well as church elders, are also approached […] todayOctober 23, 2024 7
insert_link Local Agra Weaner Championship Series Concludes Its 13th Edition 21 October 2024 The Agra Weaner Championship Series has successfully concluded its 13th edition, marking yet another year of excellence in Namibian cattle production. From Karasburg to Grootfontein, 15 auctions took place between 18 July and 22 August 2024, providing a platform for producers to showcase their exceptional cattle. Additionally, we hosted two auctions in the communal areas of Otjinene and Okakarara, continuing our commitment to supporting and engaging emerging […] todayOctober 23, 2024 8
insert_link Local FNB NAMIBIA ADDS SECURE CHAT FEATURE TO FNB APP – CHATPAY 22 October 2024 Windhoek, Namibia - In an innovative move, FNB Namibia has introduced a new chat feature to the FNB App. ChatPay enables FNB App users to initiate payments seamlessly without the need of a formal bank account number, whilst securely chatting via the App. The solution combines convenience, simplicity, and affordability, allowing customers to chat and make payments simultaneously and securely using their smartphone and banking App. A […] todayOctober 23, 2024 7