insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Political Party Manifestos Fail to Empower Namibians with Disabilities: A Call for Inclusive Representation As Namibia continues to shape its democratic identity, the country's political landscape reveals glaring gaps in addressing the needs of people with disabilities. Since 1990, when Namibia gained its independence and became a democratic state, the Constitution raised hopes for an inclusive society, one that promised a better life for all, including people with disabilities. However, despite Namibia's endorsement of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with […] todayOctober 16, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Katutura Central Constituency Councillor’s letter to the City of Windhoek irks resident’s committee Katutura Central Constituency Councillor, Rodman Vezemba Katjaimo, has submitted a letter to the City of Windhoek, requesting a debt write-off for a family in his constituency. The document, obtained by Future Media, highlights his appeal for financial relief. However, Shaun Gariseb, a member of the Katutura Residents Committee, argues that such an approach should be expanded to benefit more families rather than focusing on a single unit. todaySeptember 23, 2024 21
insert_link World Landslides and flooding kill six in central Japan Rescue efforts are underway in Japan’s Noto region after heavy rain triggered landslides and flooding at the weekend. At least six people are dead and 10 unaccounted for. As Chris Gilbert reports. todaySeptember 23, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa South African Medical Association and Denosa Back Second Presidential Health Compact The South African Medical Association Trade Union and nursing organisation Denosa support the signing of the second presidential health compact, which aims to strengthen the healthcare system. Representing over 90-thousand doctors and nurses, they endorse the compact’s ten pillars, including improving healthcare infrastructure, access to medicines, and pandemic preparedness. Denosa spokesperson Sibongiseni Delihlazo says the compact builds on past health summits and seeks to advance National Health Insurance, promoting equitable, […] todayAugust 21, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia ECN Expresses Satisfaction with Voter Registration Turnout in Otjozondjupa Region Representatives of the Electoral Commission of Namibia in the Otjozondjupa Region expressed satisfaction with the registration of 46,126 eligible voters who have acquired new voter cards across the region's seven constituencies. Otjozondjupa Regional Electoral Officer Victoria Amutenya highlighted that Otjiwarongo registered the highest number with 11,798 voters, followed by Okahandja with 9,776, and Grootfontein with 8,606. The ECN is optimistic about further increasing these numbers with improved registration operations. todayJuly 2, 2024 14
insert_link Business / Economics 20 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Latest Financial Highlights: Dividends, Solar Power Initiative, Oil Prices, and Market Trends FirstRand Namibia Announces Dividend Payment to Government Institutions Pension Fund: FirstRand Namibia has declared dividends amounting to over 321 million Namibian dollars to the Government Institutions Pension Fund. These dividends, stemming from the financial year ending June 2023, underscore the strong performance of FirstRand Namibia's diverse portfolio of financial services businesses. Noteworthy subsidiaries contributing to this success include FNB Namibia, RMB Namibia, WesBank Namibia, Ashburton Investments Namibia, and PointBreak […] todayMarch 20, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Tragic Incidents Unfold in Weekend Crime Reports A 24-year-old woman, Charlien van Wyk, tragically lost her life after allegedly being stabbed by her boyfriend on Saturday evening in Rhine Street at Wanaheda. According to reports from the Namibian Police Force, Van Wyk and her boyfriend were observed exiting a shack house before she collapsed to the ground, suspected to be a result of a quarrel inside. Despite efforts from paramedics, she was declared deceased at the scene. […] todayMarch 19, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA is calling for the immediate abandonment of the government’s Energy Action Plan South Africa's Democratic Alliance is calling for the immediate abandonment of the government’s Energy Action Plan. This follows the release of a report prepared for the National Treasury by German consultants VGBE Energy on South Africa’s fleet of power stations. The report revealed that Eskom’s dysfunctional and overly complex management system is the primary reason behind the poor performance of its coal-fired power stations. The DA’s, Samantha Graham, says it […] todayMarch 4, 2024 38
insert_link South Africa SA’s Cabinet Applauds Sasol and Transnet’s Rail Partnership for Enhanced Transport Reliability sasol South Africa's Cabinet has expressed approval for the public-private partnership between Sasol and Transnet, aimed at improving the reliability of rail transport. Under the agreement, Transnet Freight Rail will utilize its fleet of 128 ammonia tankers to transport ammonia from Sasol's facilities to customers. In exchange, Sasol will fund the maintenance and repair program for the fleet over five years. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni highlighted the significance […] todayMarch 1, 2024 29