insert_link South Africa South African political analyst says ANC’s Suspension of Zuma Vital for Party Integrity South African political analyst Bheki Mngomezulu underscores that the ANC had no choice but to suspend its former president, Jacob Zuma. The decision, aimed at preserving the party's integrity, follows Zuma's declaration of not supporting the ANC. Mngomezulu emphasizes the consequential impact of this move, especially with the Umkhonto we Sizwe party gaining traction in provinces like KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. today31 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia Rössing Foundation Enhances Education at Oshela Secondary School with Generous Textbook Donation The Rössing Foundation demonstrated its commitment to education by donating over 1400 textbooks and various learning materials to Oshela Secondary School in Okongo, located in the Ohangwena Region. The donated textbooks cover subjects such as mathematics, sciences, business studies, and entrepreneurship. In addition to the textbooks, the foundation provided essential teaching and learning tools, including an overhead projector, maths sets, and calculators, with a total estimated value of N$295,000. Lysias […] today29 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Residents Unite to Address Delayed ‘Debt Relief’ Promised as Christmas Gift On February 7th, Windhoek residents plan to convene at the City of Windhoek's inquiry desk to inquire about the pledged "debt relief" announced as a Christmas gift in December. Their collective goal is to investigate the reasons behind the delays in receiving this holiday assistance and to address discrepancies in the information provided, particularly concerning pensioners who were advised to settle their accounts without anticipating debt write-offs. Shaun Gariseb, a […] today29 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia Informal Sector Vital to Agriculture: Emphasis on Financial Inclusion in Namibia’s Growing Economy As the nation places a growing emphasis on agriculture, a substantial segment of the informal sector actively participates in farming, cultivating diverse crops. In parallel, individuals are engaged in various crafts such as woodwork, pottery and weaving.Mr. Ebson Uanguta, former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Namibia, highlighted the crucial role of financial institutions, particularly banks, in promoting inclusivity during a recent event. Independent researcher Josef Sheehama provides insights into […] today29 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia Ministry Encourages Stability for Effective Food Parcel Distribution to Marginalized Communities Rebekka Namwandi, the Deputy Director of Marginalised Communities in the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, is urging members of marginalized communities to stay in one place for more effective distribution of quarterly food allocations. Namwandi acknowledged the nomadic lifestyle of some community members, which complicates the allocation process. She emphasized the difficulty and costliness of reaching nomadic populations, as regional planners often find vacant villages. In […] today26 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia Theft of Drought Relief Food Sparks Concerns in Ohangwena Region In a concerning turn of events, food items designated for the national drought relief program were reported stolen from the Oshikango warehouse in the Ohangwena Region. The Office of the Prime Minister addressed the incident in a press release on Wednesday, confirming that a case has been filed with the Namibian Police, and the alleged culprits have been apprehended. The OPM emphasized the importance of public cooperation, urging citizens to […] today25 January, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT STILL NOT LABELLED AS A CRISIS IN NAMIBIA: PDM’s Manuel Ngaringombe Addresses Youth Unemployment and Calls for Accountability in Namcor Jan 25, 2024 |Leonard Witbeen Manuel Ngaringombe, a prominent figure in the Popular Democratic Movement, discussed the critical issue of youth unemployment in Namibia with Future Media's Leonard Witbeen. The conversation delved into PDM's strategies to address this pressing challenge and shed light on a motion initiated by the party to declare youth unemployment a national emergency. Ngaringombe commenced the interview by acknowledging the gravity of the youth unemployment situation, […] today25 January, 2024
insert_link South Africa Gauteng police have arrested a suspect in connection with the Usindiso building fire in Marshalltown, Johannesburg Gauteng police have arrested a suspect in connection with the Usindiso building fire in Marshalltown, Johannesburg. A man, identified as Mr X, voluntarily testified in-camera at the Commission of Inquiry into the Usindiso building fire hearings yesterday that he started the fire that claimed the lives of 76 people last year. He told the inquiry that he started the fire on the ground floor of the building, after attempting to […] today24 January, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Johanna “Joey” Mushelenga’s Project 1000 Pads: Empowering Girls Through Sanitary Product Donations 24 January 2024/Leonard Witbeen Johanna Mushelenga, founder of Project 1000 Pads, the initiative's mission to support vulnerable girl children by providing sanitary products was discussed. The project, established in 2020, aims to address the economic challenges faced by families unable to afford these essential items. Mushelenga expressed her passion for assisting the girl child, emphasizing the emotional moment that inspired her to create Project 1000 Pads. The initiative collects sanitary […] today24 January, 2024
