insert_link Namibia Blood Transfusion Services of Namibia reiterates the importance of donations Namibians are once again encouraged to support blood donation efforts nationwide. Titus Shivute from NamBTS shared insights on the current situation as the festive season approaches its end. todayJanuary 8, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Education ministry opened 16 new schools The Education ministry has taken steps to tackle the issue of limited space during the academic year by inaugurating 16 new schools. Sanet Steenkamp, the executive director of the education ministry, highlighted this initiative, mentioning that it's on a smaller scale. Steenkamp also noted the provision of over 700 teaching positions to all regional directors. Additionally, the ED provided further details on the impending release of the Ordinary and Advanced […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 37
insert_link South Africa Department of Tourism in South Africa says the decrease in the fuel price will facilitate ease of access to tourist attractions The Department of Tourism in South Africa says the decrease in the fuel price will facilitate ease of access to tourist attractions, and contribute to growing tourism communities in South Africa. The department’s Spokesperson, Tasneem Carrim says the country has a wealth of diverse tourism and cultural offerings nestled in their small dorpies, townships, and villages. She says this part of the domestic market is the backbone of the tourism […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 6
insert_link World US National Rifle Association head, Wayne LaPierre resigns Embattled head of the National Rifle Association, Wayne LaPierre has resigned. LaPierre headed the U.S' largest gun-rights group for close to three decades and is set to go on trial in New York for alleged corruption at the nonprofit organization. Jody Jacobs has more from New York. todayJanuary 8, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa The Freedom Front Plus in SA requests an urgent Portfolio Committee meeting, following Outa’s latest NSFAS report The Freedom Front Plus in SA requested an urgent meeting of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science, and Innovation after the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse’s new allegations of corruption once again rocked the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. NSFAS has been in a state of emergency ever since it was saddled with delivering on the ANC’s promise of free higher education in 2018. The FF Plus’s Wynand Boshoff […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 8
insert_link 3 Namibia A five per cent increase in road accidents and two per cent increase in road-related injuries were recorded nationwide A five per cent increase in road accidents and two per cent increase in road-related injuries were recorded between 07 November 2023 and 01 January 2024, Namibian Police Force Inspector-General, Lieutenant-General Joseph Shikongo, has said. Shikongo was speaking at the Oshiko roadblock in Ongwediva on Thursday, comparing road crash statistics for 2023/24 with that of the same period in 2022/23. Psychological Counsellor Marcella Katjijova offers her view on safety. todayJanuary 8, 2024 25 3
insert_link Namibia Two separate incidents of fatal stabbing were reported in the Omusati Region Two separate incidents of fatal stabbing were reported in the Omusati Region yesterday, as confirmed by Inspector Anna Kunga, Community Affairs Officer of the Namibian Police Force. In the first incident, Shiimi Onesmus, a 40-year-old resident of Akaonde village in the Onesi Constituency, was allegedly fatally stabbed at the Okapanda shebeen. The perpetrator, identified as an Angolan national, reportedly fled the scene and remains at large. The incident occurred following […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa The SA Activists and Citizens Forum rejects the proposal to postpone the 2024 elections The South African Activists and Citizens Forum has vehemently opposed former statistician-general Pali Lehohla's proposal to delay next year’s general elections. Instead, the party is advocating for the elections to be advanced, dismissing postponement as an insufficient remedy for the nation’s numerous crises. Dennis Bloem, the spokesperson, highlights the government's shortcomings across various sectors, urging an early election to elect new leaders. Bloem emphasizes the need for the ANC government […] todayDecember 22, 2023 20
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police Force Oshikoto Region Commander appealed to private companies for food donations Namibian Police Force Oshikoto Region Commander, Commissioner Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, appealed to private companies for food donations during the festive season. At Omuthiya on Wednesday, she received a food donation from Helena Nekomba, owner of Okaale Complex, encouraging other companies to follow suit. Kalompo-Nashikaku highlighted the 11 teams actively stationed in the bush to prevent theft and illicit item smuggling in or through Oshikoto. She mentioned that officers have brought their […] todayDecember 22, 2023 93
