insert_link Namibia Toska Sem Elected Vice-President of AFCAC Southern Region The Civil Aviation Authority is celebrating the election of its Executive Director, Ms. Toska Sem, as Vice-President for the Southern Region of the African Civil Aviation Commission . This prestigious role within AFCAC will see Ms. Sem serve a three-year term, contributing to the governance of civil aviation across Africa and advancing key initiatives like the Single African Air Transport Market. todayDecember 2, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia UN General Assembly President Visits Namibia Ahead of 2024 Summit Dennis Francis, President of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, is visiting Namibia for three days at the invitation of Peya Mushelenga, Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation. This visit precedes the Summit of the Future in September 2024, co-facilitated by Namibia and Germany. Executive Director, Penda Naanda emphasized the visit's focus on accelerating the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. todayJune 18, 2024 61
insert_link Namibia Government calls for document submission from Workman’s Compensation beneficiaries The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation is conducting a payroll audit for workman’s compensation beneficiaries. These funds support civil servants injured on duty or beneficiaries of deceased civil servants. With 310 beneficiaries currently, the Executive Director, Lydia Indombo, stressed the importance of submitting relevant documents by 31 May 2024, warning that failure to do so may lead to the suspension of benefit payments. todayMay 7, 2024 39
insert_link 2 Local Merger between Future Media and TribeFire Studios now in effect Future Media and TribeFire Studios are delighted to announce that the merger between the two media companies has been successfully completed, with OneAfrica and 99FM becoming subsidiaries of Namibia Future Media Holdings. This milestone marks a significant moment in the Namibian media landscape as six of the country's most influential media brands will be managed under one roof. Gary Stroebel, CEO of Future Media, confirmed the rationale behind […] todayMarch 11, 2024 21 2
insert_link Health / Medical MoHSS working towards PPP in renovation of nurses’ homes Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Ben Nangombe, on Monday said that the government is working towards a Private Public Partnership (PPP) in the renovation process of the Windhoek Central nurses' home. Nangombe, in a recent interview with Nampa, said the commencement of the possible collaboration with the private sector for the renovations has begun, and could however not further disclose the possible private partner’s […] todayDecember 19, 2023 13
insert_link Namibia Women’s Action for Development says investing in the fight against gender-based violence is not merely a moral imperative Women’s Action for Development Executive Director Salatiel Shinedima said investing in the fight against gender-based violence is not merely a moral imperative, but an economic and social necessity. Shinedima emphasised the importance of fostering safer environments that allow individuals to thrive without fear and empowering every member of society to contribute meaningfully to collective progress. The ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence’ is an annual international campaign that starts […] todayNovember 30, 2023 6
Local Namibia’s High Court Embraces Transparency in Judicial Appointments Windhoek, 28 November 2023 - In a pioneering move toward openness and accountability, the Judicial Service Commission (the Commission) has unveiled a groundbreaking approach to the selection process for judicial appointments to the High Court of Namibia. The decision, reached during the Commission's meeting on 15 September 2023, saw amendments to the Judicial Service Commission Regulations 2011 in accordance with Article 85(3) of the Namibian Constitution. The revised regulations, effective […] todayNovember 28, 2023 13