insert_link Namibia Commander appeals for support for police officers during festive season operations Namibian Police Force (NamPol) commander for the Oshikoto Region, Commissioner Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, has called on private companies to donate food to the police during the festive season. Kalompo-Nashikaku was speaking at Omuthiya on Wednesday after receiving a donation of food items from the owner of Okaale Complex, Helena Nekomba. She urged other companies to emulate the example. “We have 11 teams camping in the bush, trying to stop theft […] todayDecember 21, 2023 18
insert_link Namibia Guinas councillor hosts Christmas party for marginalised pensioners Guinas constituency councillor Marthinu Kainda hosted a Christmas party for 148 pensioners from marginalised communities in the Tsintsabis settlement on Wednesday. Speaking during the party held at Tsintsabis, Kainda said he has lost his parents and grandparents, and having the chance to socialise with pensioners during the event feels like a blessing on its own. He also wants to give them recognition for the roles the play. “Our elders […] todayDecember 21, 2023 4
insert_link 1 Local Wernhil wishlist 2023: fulfilling dreams for little Jadyn Beukes As the festive season approaches and the magic of Christmas fills the air, Wernhil, managed by Broll Namibia - a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group - is thrilled to announce the continuation of its cherished annual tradition: the Wernhil Christmas Wish List Campaign. “It is a tradition that is deeply grounded in the O&L Persona of being authentic, passionate and caring. This heartwarming initiative has been […] todayDecember 20, 2023 11 1
insert_link Local Old Mutual Short-Term Insurance (OMSIC) drives road safety awareness with a N$40,000 sponsorship for Namibia Road Safety Forum (NRSF). By Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, Old Mutual Namibia Old Mutual Short-Term Insurance (OMSIC) proudly announces the successful handover of a N$40 000 sponsorship to the Namibia Road Safety Forum (NRSF). This contribution is designed to bolster the forum's efforts in conducting activities and acquiring equipment aimed at promoting road safety awareness during the festive season. The NRSF initiative seamlessly aligns with OMSIC's commitment to […] todayDecember 19, 2023 6
insert_link Namibia Erongo prepares for festive season with safety operation Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope participated in the "Festive Season Operation" in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, by joining the Namibian Police and the neighborhood watch as they prepared for the influx of visitors during the festive season. todayDecember 18, 2023 29
insert_link Business / Economics Needing to borrow money? Four tips on what’s okay and what’s not By Bomikazi Zeka, University of Canberra It’s a financially challenging time for most households. With interest rates rising, many are spending even more money on debt repayments or taking out loans to help make ends meet. A report released recently in South Africa, compiled by one of the country’s biggest banks, found that 42% of South Africans, across various income levels, cannot manage their debt. This indebtedness has caused […] todayDecember 14, 2023 3
insert_link Opinion Pieces Practical financial tips for a joyous Namibian festive season By Mauriza Fredericks, Group Brand Manager, Old Mutual Namibia As the Namibian festive season fills the air, many families eagerly anticipate a time of celebration, togetherness, and cherished memories. However, this joyous period can also bring financial strain due to increased spending on gifts, travel, and entertainment. To avoid the post-holiday financial blues, it is crucial to plan your festive season expenses wisely and ensure a joyous celebration without […] todayDecember 13, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia Motorists urged to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy The deputy chief of the Windhoek City Police, Eliaser Iyambo, has urged motorists to ascertain whether their vehicles are roadworthy before taking to the roads for the festive season. “My advice to people who want to embark on the road for the festive season is to ascertain and correct the defects on their vehicles. The prime purpose of this is just to save lives,” Iyambo said here on Tuesday […] todayDecember 12, 2023 14
insert_link Namibia Nghoshi urges youth to refrain from illegal activities Erongo Regional Youth Forum Chairperson, Serron Nghoshi, has called on the youth in the region to refrain from indulging in illegal activities that will result in them ending up on the wrong side of the law, especially during the festive season. Nghoshi, in a festive season message availed to Nampa, urged the youth to rather focus on being responsible and respectable and to identify the opportunities that are being […] todayDecember 12, 2023 6
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.
