insert_link Business / Economics EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Navigating Namibia’s Gray Listing: Insights from Independent Business and Economics Researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama In a recent conversation with independent business and economics researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama, the focus turned to Namibia's gray listing by the Financial Action Task Force on the 23rd of February. Despite the challenges posed by this development, Sheehama emphasizes that being on the gray list is not a death sentence for Namibia's economy. In this article, we delve into Sheehama's insights on the impact of the gray listing […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 18
insert_link 2 1 Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Healing a Nation: Insights from Swakopmund-Based Psychological Counsellor Marcella Katjijova on National Sympathy In a recent interview with Marcella Katjijova, a psychological counselor based in Swakopmund, Namibia, the discussion centered around the national grief following the passing of president Hage G. Geingob. As Namibia navigates a collective mourning process, Katjijova shares her expert perspective on how individuals and the nation as a whole can cope with such a profound loss. A Unique Perspective: The interview begins with an informal and warm exchange, […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 39 1 2
insert_link Namibia Namibian Professor Discusses Political Accountability The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng has expressed dissatisfaction, asserting that Premier Panyaza Lesufi failed to present residents with substantial solutions to enhance their well-being during his recent State of the Province address. In Namibia, Professor Ndumba Kamwanya Shares Views on Political Leaders, Promises, and Accountability. todayFebruary 27, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Search Underway for 16-Year-Old Boy Who Escaped Police Custody in Lüderitz The Deputy Commissioner of Crime Investigations for the ||Kharas Region, Nikodemus Mbango, revealed on Sunday that the Namibian Police Force in Lüderitz is actively seeking a 16-year-old boy who managed to escape custody. The escape is believed to have occurred between 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM on Saturday. Authorities suspect that the teenager manipulated the cell door locks using an unidentified object, enabling him to open both the cell door […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa SA’s Electoral Commission Reviews uMkhonto weSizwe Party Registration Amidst ANC Legal Challenge The South African Independent Electoral Commission has officially stated that the registration of the uMkhonto weSizwe party is currently undergoing scrutiny by the Electoral Court. The African National Congress is actively contesting the registration, aiming to have it nullified and deemed unlawful. Concurrently, the ruling party is engaged in a trademark dispute with the MK party, citing logo similarities. Janet Love, the deputy chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission, emphasized […] todayFebruary 27, 2024
insert_link World Hungarian Parliament Set To Ratify Sweden’s NATO Accession Hungary's Parliament is set to ratify Sweden's NATO accession, clearing the last hurdle in the path of completing its membership of the bloc. Sweden applied to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation two years ago, in a major departure from their long held position of neutrality. Having overcome Turkey's opposition, Hungary was the last member state blocking Sweden's application. However following talks, Hungary's Prime Minister said he had managed to […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 2
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police Uncover Additional 10,000 Mandrax Tablets in Drug Bust at Ariamsvlei Border Post The Namibian Police Force has revealed the discovery of an additional 10,000 Mandrax tablets in the truck driven by a 51-year-old suspect who was arrested for drug possession at the Ariamsvlei border post last week. Deputy Commissioner Nikodemus Mbango, NamPol’s crime investigations coordinator for the ||Kharas Region, reported that members of the Drug Law Enforcement Subdivision from Keetmanshoop were dispatched to the border post. The seized Mandrax tablets, valued at […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa Cape Town Mayor Condemns 540-Million-Rand Funding Cut in National Budget Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis strongly condemns a 540-million-rand cut in national funding to the city over the next two years. The reduction is part of nationwide cuts announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in the national budget speech on Wednesday. Hill-Lewis expresses concern that Cape Town will receive 52-million-rand less than forecasted in last year's national budget for infrastructure grants related to housing, basic services, and informal settlement upgrading. todayFebruary 23, 2024 7
insert_link World Protesting Indian farmers observe ‘black day’ Farmer unions in India say they're marking Friday as a 'black day' to protest the death of a farmer in this week's protests. Thousands of protesting farmers have for nearly two weeks been attempting to march towards New Delhi. But they've been held off by security officials 200 kilometers away from the capital with tear gas shells, rubber bullets and water cannons. Farmers are demanding a legal guarantee for crops […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 7
