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 47
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 6
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 9
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 21
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 9
insert_link Namibia Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is urging all eligible blood donors in Namibia to commit to donating blood The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is urging all eligible blood donors in Namibia to commit to donating blood regularly in a bid to help insure that the lives of thousands of patients leading up to the festive season. Frieda Vatileni- Asino from NamBTS. todayDecember 8, 2023 21
insert_link Health / Medical NAMBTS urges Namibians to donate blood this festive season In a crucial call to action, the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NAMBTS) is urging all eligible blood donors in the country to make a commitment to donating blood regularly, aiming to ensure the well-being of thousands of patients as the festive season approaches. Despite persistent efforts to replenish blood supplies over the past weeks, NAMBTS reports that the blood reserves remain critically low, particularly for O-positive and O-negative […] todayDecember 8, 2023 8
insert_link Local Namibian Blood Transfusion Service Urges Urgent Blood Donations Ahead of Festive Season The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NAMBTS) is making an urgent plea to all eligible blood donors in Namibia to commit to regular blood donations, as the nation faces a critical shortage in blood reserves just days before the festive season. In response to this crisis, NAMBTS has organized an emergency blood donation clinic scheduled for this Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Grove Mall in Windhoek, located in […] todayNovember 30, 2023 26
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto official urges collaboration for festive season safety Deputy Commissioner Hermanus Neels, the Oshikoto Regional Deputy Commissioner has urged stakeholders to collaborate in efforts to reduce road accidents and combat crime during the festive season. todayNovember 27, 2023 19