insert_link Namibia Windhoek Residents to Protest ACC Over Redforce Investigation Delays Windhoek residents are set to demonstrate at the ACC headquarters on January 27, 2025, demanding progress in the three-year-old Redforce contract investigation. Activist Shaun Gariseb condemned the prolonged delay, citing household hardships caused by a faulty billing system. Protestors allege evidence tampering in Gobabis and claim the contract was improperly approved. They vow to intensify actions if their calls for fairness and accountability are ignored. todayJanuary 15, 2025 13
insert_link Health / Medical Marcella Katjijova Highlights the Importance of Reflection and Mental Health for 2025 As the year winds down, psychological counselor Marcella Katjijova emphasizes the importance of reflection and seeking support in 2025. Speaking on the pressures faced during the past months, she encourages everyone to assess both achievements and challenges, suggesting self-reflection as a key step toward mental well-being in the year ahead. Katjijova urges individuals to prioritize their mental health daily, beyond awareness days, and to build realistic goals for a […] todayDecember 19, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa S.A. Minister Optimistic About 2025 Advancements in Science and Technology S.A's Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, says 2025 promises to be another great year for advancing science and technology. The ministry’s spokesperson, Veli Mbele, says the department recently adopted an overarching mantra: placing science, technology, and innovation at the centre of government, education, society, and industry. todayDecember 19, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics NAMCOR Expands Oil Exploration in Orange Basin The National Petroleum Corporation has announced plans to drill four new exploration and appraisal wells in the Orange Basin, between later this year and early 2025. Working with joint venture partners, NAMCOR aims to build on recent successful oil discoveries and data from advanced seismic surveys. The corporation's Paulo Coelho: todayNovember 13, 2024 32
insert_link 2 Business / Economics Employers Federation Talks New National Minimum Wage The Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation minister, Utoni Nujoma, announced that the national minimum wage will rise to N$18 per hour, effective January 1, 2025. Terrence Makari from the Employers Federation of Namibia provides insights on this important development. todayNovember 6, 2024 42 2