insert_link Namibia Social Activist Rinaani Musutua speaks on Namibian Election Promises: Old Age Pension Hike Sparks Skepticism In a recent interview with Future Media News, Rinaani Musutua, a Social Activist, reflected on promises made as Namibia approaches a crucial election year. The below is the full transcipt of this. "In a strategic move ahead of the upcoming elections, Namibia's ruling party, Swapo, has pledged to increase the old age pension to N$3,000, as announced by President Geingob earlier this year. The promise, however, has sparked skepticism, with […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 65
insert_link Namibia South African president says social grants may be removed if the ANC loses power, what’s the Namibian perspective? ActionSA recently rejected the malicious and misleading claims by South African president Cyril Ramaphosa that social grants may be removed if the ANC loses power in the elections this year. ActionSA’s, Lerato Ngobeni, says this type of fearmongering is typical of the ruling party, who are now resorting to outright lies to prevent an electoral loss. Social Acitivist Rinaani Musutua weighs in on the Namibian side of things. todayJanuary 11, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia President Hage Geingob on Monday morning underwent routine colonoscopy and gastroscopy tests On Monday morning, President Hage Geingob underwent standard colonoscopy and gastroscopy tests at a local hospital, as confirmed by the Office of the Presidency. According to Alfredo Hengari, the presidential spokesperson, these procedures were part of the president's routine annual medical checkup. "The procedure was a follow-up to his annual medical checkup," Hengari stated. In light of the importance of early detection and preventive healthcare measures, President Geingob took the […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia Namibia has to spend US dollars 15 billion for climate adaptation and mitigation Namibia is confronted with the need to allocate US dollars 15 billion for climate adaptation and mitigation efforts, as revealed by Alfredo Hengari, the press secretary in the Office of the President. Hengari made this statement during an information-sharing session on the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties and the conclusion of the year of revival. He underscored that the sixth report of the intergovernmental parliament on climate […] todayDecember 15, 2023 14
insert_link Namibia Over 200 000 houses envisaged for construction in and beyond 2024 The updated National Housing Policy and its Implementation Action Plan outline ambitious goals, including the swift provision of services to 340,000 new plots and the construction of more than 200,000 houses over the forthcoming five years. Approved by the Cabinet in November 2023, the policy also entails scaling up and improving a minimum of 60% of current informal settlements nationwide from 2024 to 2029. President Hage Geingob unveiled these objectives […] todayDecember 15, 2023 8
insert_link Namibia President Hage Geingob says progress has been made in gender equality President Hage Geingob says progress has been made in gender equality, with Namibia recognised as a country that has done well in female representation in Parliament and leadership positions. However, he said more should be done to eliminate the challenges that women continue to face in various aspects of life, including gender-based violence, unequal access to opportunities, and societal biases. The Head of State joined Namibians and the international community […] todayDecember 12, 2023
insert_link Namibia Namibia harnessing power of renewable energy: Geingob President Hage Geingob on Saturday said Namibia is harnessing the power of renewable energy to propel a new era of economic growth that is both environmentally conscious and socially inclusive. Geingob made the pledge at the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge during COP28 in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying Namibia is positioning itself as a hub for renewable energy innovation, driving green industrialisation that creates jobs, […] todayDecember 4, 2023 20
insert_link Business / Economics James Mnyupe provides an update on Green Industrialization As 2023 draws to a close, and with the end of the Harambee Prosperity Plan 2 slated for 2025, here is the latest update on Pillar Two: Economic Advancement. Click on each image for the full sized slide. todayNovember 29, 2023 29
insert_link Namibia President Hage Geingob receives millions in S&T At a state house press event, President Geingob was reacting to criticism that his government spends lavishly, including on sleek cars for both prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and her deputy, Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah. Social Activist Rosa Namises provides her opinion. todayNovember 28, 2023 9