insert_link Namibia OTA plans to produce sufficient food for drought season Ondonga Traditional Authority (OTA) spokesperson Enkali Frans said they are planning to maximise their harvest by growing maize meal to assist their people during the drought season. Frans in an interview with Nampa on Tuesday said it is only the government that tries to assist the nation when disaster strikes, hence the need to plan to reserve some food for difficult times. “We want to contribute to food production […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Afrobarometer survey reveals Africans believe that child abuse is rare An Afrobarometer report reveals that many Africans think child abuse is rare, and over half acknowledge available community services. However, less than half have confidence in their government's protection of vulnerable children. Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare Deputy Minister, Bernadette Jagger. todayDecember 21, 2023 67
insert_link Health / Medical Government wants to partner with private sector for nurses’ home renovation The government is partnering with the private sector to renovate the Windhoek Central Nurses' Home. Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, told the Namibia Press Agency that a bid notice for the partnership with the private sector will be advertised. The decision to renovate the nurses' homes at Windhoek Central Hospital follows recent complaints about their poor condition. todayDecember 19, 2023 30
insert_link World Donald Tusk sworn in as Poland’s Prime Minister Poland has a new government after one of the country's former leaders, Donald Tusk made a successful return to frontline politics. Trent Murray reports. todayDecember 13, 2023 27
insert_link Namibia Ministry officials inspect SIM card registration points in Windhoek Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Dr Audrin Mathe, and representatives from the Communication Regulatory Authority today visited SIM card registration points at Black Chain Mall in Katutura and Telecom Namibia’s mobile shop in the central business district in Windhoek. Here is the Ministry's spokesperson, Shoki Kandjimi. todayDecember 13, 2023 47
insert_link 2 Namibia Education Ministry announces exam results release date The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture will release the results for the Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary and Advanced Subsidiary Levels exams by 12 January 2024. Results will be available online and in media publications. Executive Director Sanet Steenkamp says systems are in place to address concerns of students unhappy with their grades. todayDecember 12, 2023 183 2
insert_link World United Kingdom implements family ban for foreign workers The United Kingdom has introduced a new five-point plan to reduce immigration is seeing tougher visa rules including a ban on foreign workers taking their families to the country. James Cleverly, the UK’s Secretary of State for the Home Department explains the country’s position. todayDecember 6, 2023 21
insert_link Namibia Collaboration necessary to implement TRS recommendations: Shivute Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) Commissioner Sam Shivute has called on the formation of partnerships that will enable the speedy implementation of recommendations in the Time Release Study (TRS) Report. Launched in Walvis Bay on Friday, the report is a result of a study conducted by the Customs and Excise Department through the National Technical Working Group and serves as a tool for Government and stakeholders. The TRS contains finding and […] todayDecember 4, 2023 8
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 30 November Danny Meyer is the Director of local consultancy firm SMEs Compete that helps Namibian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grow business, create wealth and generate employment. In this interview he tells Angie why SMEs are so vital to the economy and why they should receive a lot more support. https://iono.fm/e/1386256 todayDecember 1, 2023 16