insert_link Namibia Economist Discusses Potential Impact of Electricity Supply Concerns on Namibia As winter approaches, concerns arise regarding the supply of electricity from neighboring countries, particularly South Africa. Robert McGregor, an Economist from Cirrus Capital, sheds light on the potential impact this could have on Namibia's electricity supply. todayMarch 28, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Vice President Tours Green Schemes to Tackle Food Insecurity Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Vhungu Vhungu and Ndonga Linena Green Schemes in the Kavango East Region to address food insecurity. Delegated by President Nangolo Mbumba, Nandi-Ndaitwah assessed the schemes and inspected preparations for winter crops. Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo of Kavango East provided insights on the region's efforts. todayMarch 22, 2024 20
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Insights into Property Sale Regulations: A Conversation with Director Toni Hancox In a recent interview with Miss Toni Hancox, Director of the Namibia Legal Assistance Centre, important insights into property sale regulations were shared. Here's a glimpse into the conversation: Understanding Primary Residence Status: Miss Hancox emphasized the significance of the property being sold as the primary residence of the homeowner. She clarified that if the property was initially occupied by the owner but later rented out and no longer used […] todayMarch 22, 2024 3
insert_link World US finalizes new ceasefire resolution at the UN A new ceasefire resolution might be voted on at the Security Council. The United States has finalised the draft which calls for international efforts to broker an immediate ceasefire as part of a hostage release deal. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayMarch 18, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Pastor Arrested in Omusati Region for Alleged Rape of 15-Year-Old Girl Namibian Police Force in the Omusati Region has apprehended a pastor wanted for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl in Okando village, Oshikuku Constituency, between June 2020 and September 2022. Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho, NamPol Omusati Crime Investigations Coordinator, confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect is scheduled to appear in the Outapi Magistrate’s Court. The incident was reported last week Thursday by an 18-year-old woman residing with the victim. The […] todayMarch 12, 2024 27
insert_link 2 Namibia Namibia Launches Bioeconomy Strategy to Foster National Development Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, announced the implementation of the Bioeconomy strategy on Wednesday, approved by Cabinet in November 2019. The strategy, effective from 2024 to 2029, aims to accelerate biotechnology for national development, contributing to poverty alleviation and fostering sustainable economic growth. Kandjii-Murangi emphasized the collaborative efforts with the National Commission on Research Science and Technology , as well as the support from the Food […] todayMarch 7, 2024 47 2
insert_link World US to impose additional sanctions on Russia following Navalny death The United States is announcing a "major sanctions package" to hold Russia and its President Vladimir Putin accountable for the death of Alexei Navalny and the war in Ukraine. White House spokesperson John Kirby says the Biden administration will put forward the economic measures on Friday, a week after Navalny — a long-time anti-corruption campaigner and Putin critic — was found dead in an Artic Circle penal colony. Benji Hyer […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia Optimizing Resources: Five Schools Closed in Oshana Region Hilma George-Nuunyango, Acting Regional Director for Education in the Oshana Region, announced the closure of five schools due to consistently low learner numbers. George-Nuunyango explained that these closures transpired over a twelve-year period from 2010 to 2022. The identified schools were shut down to align educational resources with demand highlighting that Ongako is repurposed by the Ministry of Health, while Andam-bombali and Uupeke serve as centers for the ministry's adult […] todayFebruary 16, 2024 9
insert_link Interview Transcripts Local Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya Calls for Reform, Not Dismantlement, of Namibia’s Anti-Corruption Commission In a recent audio interview addressing concerns about corruption and the effectiveness of the Anti-Corruption Commission in Namibia, Ndumba Kamwanya weighed in on the necessity of reforming the institution rather than dismantling it. A Need for Improvement, Not Dismantlement Responding to questions, Kamwanya emphasized that dismantling the ACC is not the solution to the challenges faced in combating corruption. Instead, he underscored the importance of improving the ACC to ensure […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 21
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.
