Arts Council Allocates over half a million to Support 24 Innovative Creative Projects

Arts Council Allocates over half a million to Support 24 Innovative Creative Projects

The National Arts Council has revealed the Cycle 3 grant allocation of N$673,552, aimed at supporting 24 innovative creative projects. This funding underscores NACN’s dedication to fostering an inclusive arts ecosystem that enriches Namibia's cultural landscape. The organization's Greta Gaspar:

November 5, 2024 9

Local

Letshego Namibia Welcomes Mbo Mena Luvindao as Chief Commercial Officer

Letshego Namibia is pleased to announce the appointment of Mbo Mena Luvindao as its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective 1 November 2024. Luvindao brings a wealth of expertise and a dynamic vision to the role. As CCO, Luvindao’s mandate is to drive Letshego’s commercial strategy, enhancing growth, profitability, and deeper customer engagement across Namibia. With an impressive 18 years in the financial services sector, Luvindao’s career is marked […]

November 4, 2024 13

South Africa

More Illegal Miners Found In S.A’s North West

Here's an update on our 6am news story on South Africa's North West police who say 565 illegal miners have resurfaced from abandoned mine shafts in Orkney during a Vala Umgodi operation. They resurfaced from a maze of underground tunnels due to hunger and dehydration. Since the inception of operation Vala Umgodi in December last year, more than 13-thousand-691 suspects have been arrested in the seven provinces that are hotspots […]

November 4, 2024 12

Namibia

Weekend Crime Roundup Indicates Drug Arrests in Rehoboth And Fatal Collision in Mariental

In Rehoboth on Friday, police arrested two suspects in separate cases related to drug possession. A 52-year-old woman was caught with cannabis and mandrax valued at N$1,020, while a 35-year-old man was found with 165 grams of cannabis worth N$8,250. Meanwhile, at a roadblock near Kalkrand, a 25-year-old suspect was arrested with cannabis. All suspects are set to appear in court today. Meanwhile, in a fatal incident south of […]

November 4, 2024 15

World

Air quality in India’s capital dips to “severe” levels

Air Quality in parts of New Delhi has dipped to "severe" levels - with pollutants spiking to 10 times the permissible limits. Overall, the air quality in the capital remained in the very poor category. Officials could now bring in more measures to tackle the pollution, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

November 4, 2024 21

World

Taiwan reports rise in Chinese military activity as US election nears

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday it had spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, flying to the island's south on the way to exercises in the Pacific. It was the second day in a row it has reported such activities, and is taking place days before Tuesday's US presidential election. Laura Westbrook has more.

November 4, 2024 12

World

Harris and Trump Make Last-Minute Push for Undecided Voters Amid Controversy

November 4, 2024 27

Namibia

NHE constructs over 500 houses during the 2023/2024 financial year

NHE constructs over 500 houses during the 2023/2024 financial year . The Manager of Corporate Communications and Marketing Mutonga Matali, said this during a media engagement at the site inspection of houses being constructed at Ondangwa and Omuthiya towns.

November 4, 2024 12

South Africa

S.A’s agriculture organisation sees red flags for the future economy

S.A's agriculture organisation TLU SA says it continue to see red flags for the future of South Africa’s economy. the organisation's Bennie van Zyl says instead of focusing on educating and empowering people on how to create wealth and play a responsible role in the economy, the government is engaging in emotional, ideological practices that put South Africa’s economic future at risk:

November 4, 2024 14