insert_link Local CONCLUSION OF THE PILOT NAMIBIA HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND EXPENDITURE SURVEY (NHIES) The NSA would like to inform the nation that the 2025/2026 Pilot Namibia Household Income and Expenditure Survey (NHIES) fieldwork, which had commenced on 30th September 2024, was successfully concluded yesterday, 20th October 2024. The Pilot NHIES survey aimed to test our readiness for the Main NHIES survey, set to commence from March 2025. The findings of the Pilot survey will not be published to the public but shall be […] todayOctober 22, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Free State Department Confirms Passenger Death Due to Hypothermia on N3 Toll Route The Free State Department of Cooperative Governance, Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements in S.A reported the death of a passenger on the N3 Toll Route. The department’s spokesperson, Zimasa Mbewu, says the passenger passed away yesterday as a result of hypothermia while travelling from Johannesburg to KwaZulu-Natal. Mbewu says rescue operations after heavy snow began in earnest early this morning: todaySeptember 23, 2024 33
insert_link Business / Economics Competition Commission Approves Dundee-Sinomine Merger with Employment Conditions The Competition Commission has approved the merger between Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb Holdings and China’s Sinomine Resource Group, provided there are no retrenchments of Namibian employees for three years. The companies must also maintain a minimum ratio of 92% local employees to foreign employees. NaCC spokesperson: Dina //Gowases. todayAugust 23, 2024 48
insert_link South Africa Ten of eighteen MK Party MPs who were suspended will have their case heard on 3 September Ten of eighteen MK Party MPs who were suspended will have their case heard on 3 September at the High Court in the Western Cape. Their lawyer Wendy Cele says the MPs allege fraudulent resignation letters were created. She says the court order seeks to prevent replacement candidates from being submitted to parliament until their review application is resolved: todayAugust 22, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Mourners Pay Tribute to Late Former Minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa as Procession Heads to Mariental The procession ceremony for the late Former Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa, began in Windhoek's Katutura on Wednesday morning. Students, teachers, and members of the community gathered to honor her memory. Her remains are now en route to Mariental, where she will be laid to rest on Saturday. todayJuly 25, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Information and Communication Technology Minister Urges Collaboration and Innovation Amid Economic Challenges Information and Communication Technology minister, Emma Theofelus, highlighted poverty, unemployment, and the high cost of living as pressing contemporary challenges. Speaking at a retreat for senior leaders of key government institutions, she emphasized the need for strategic approaches to address these issues. Theofelus urged leveraging bilateral relations to bring in new technologies, foster international collaborations, and ensure the ICT sector remains at the forefront of innovation and development. She also […] todayJuly 12, 2024 5
insert_link World U.S Democrats divided in private meetings over Biden’s re-election There's been consensus reached at U.S Democratic Party meetings on whether US president Joe Biden should suspend his reelection bid. The make-or-break private sessions saw Democrats in both the House and Senate discuss the president's future, but without reaching any decisions. Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Pete Aguilar agreed there were differing opinions at Tuesday's meeting. But pushed back on suggestions Biden is losing support. Meanwhile at the […] todayJuly 10, 2024 31
insert_link World U.S President Biden congratulates U.K Prime Minister Starmer after election win US President Jospeh Biden has congratulated British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on his party's landslide victory in the UK general election. In a call on Friday, the two leaders pledged to "work together in support of freedom and democracy around the world." Benji Hyer reports. todayJuly 8, 2024 41
insert_link Namibia Harvesting and Planting at Etunda Green Scheme Irrigation Project Farmers at the Etunda Green Scheme Irrigation Project are currently engaged in harvesting 180 hectares of maize. They are also preparing to plant 210 hectares of wheat, which is scheduled to be harvested in October this year. Our Northern Correspondent Maria Namupala spoke with Farm manager, Sacky Shilyomunhu. todayJuly 1, 2024 58