insert_link Oshiwambo Namibia oye taka kwa tela komesho omutumba wo Nala Feminist Collection (Nalafem) neudo Namibia okwa tee le lika aka kale akwa tela komesho oshinyangadalwa oshi 3 sho komudo sho osho ta shi ka kalako mefiku 01 July. Oshinyangadalwa sho Nalafem ota shika unganekwa koshi ye kanghameno olo ta liti, ‘Oufemba wo vakainhu oku kwa tela komesho ouleli.’’ Oshongalele osha ta lika tashi la lakanene okwee ndelelifa noku du li fifa omaxwaxwameko enasha ne lundululo lo vakainhu moshikondo sho uleli menenedu la Africa. Ta […] todayJune 27, 2024 14
insert_link Local NBL and Nafau sign 18-month substantive wage agreement Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) and the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) recently signed an 18-month substantive wage agreement for the period 01 July 2024 to 31 December 2025. With effect from 01 July 2024, all bargaining unit employees will receive a wage increase of 2.5% on basic salaries from July to December 2024 and 6% on basic salaries from January to December 2025. Furthermore, an […] todayJune 26, 2024 14
insert_link Local Nedbank for Good Series completes a successful tour of the northern region. The 2024 Nedbank for Good Series completed a successful series tour to Tsumeb and Oshakati this past fortnight, with the focus now shifting to the southern region in July and August. The first pit stop for the series was Tsumeb, where 46 golfers took to the tee on Saturday 8 June at the Tsumeb Golf Club. In the men’s division, Tsumeb’s defending champion, Videlis Hanganda, emerged […] todayJune 26, 2024 18
insert_link 4 Press Releases The University of Namibia and Environmental Investment Fund Launch joint short courses programme In a significant move towards addressing climate change, the University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) have introduced a series of short courses designed to equip Namibians with crucial knowledge and skills. The event underscored the urgent need for climate change education. The partnership between EIF and UNAM exemplifies a proactive approach to climate change education, aiming to build a knowledgeable and […] todayJune 26, 2024 16 4
insert_link Opinion Pieces Embracing the digital future: the crucial role of digital literacy in Namibia Issued By Mrs. Hilya Mhani, Manager: Consumer Relations and Advocacy In today's interconnected world, digital literacy is a fundamental skill required in all areas of life. As an Authority, we recognise the transformative power of digital literacy. It extends beyond basic technology use to include critical navigation, evaluation, and creation of information on digital platforms. Digital literacy encompasses various competencies: using digital devices like computers, smartphones, and tablets; navigating the […] todayJune 25, 2024 62
Namibia Exploring the link between poverty and teenage pregnancies https://youtu.be/1F9gR09k0Ck By Finna Kahili Is there a link between poverty and teenage pregnancies? To find out, News on One spoke to Sociologist from the University of Namibia (UNAM) and a local human rights activist, and according to them, there is a close link between poverty and teenage pregnancies in the country. They noted that young girls from impoverished or low-income households often […] todayJune 25, 2024 20
insert_link Local EU-funded project promotes and protects the rights of the marginalized San communities The EU-funded project “Empowering the San: Legal Capacity Building for Human Rights” has officially been activated following a successful two-day inception workshop held from 19 – 20 June 2024, in Windhoek. This project is aimed at strengthening the rights and legal capacities of San communities across Namibia. The workshop was attended by an esteemed gathering of Chiefs, San people from across Namibia, San traditional and community leaders, […] todayJune 24, 2024 29
insert_link Opinion Pieces Good health is vital to national progress By Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Corporate and Institutional Banking, Lukas Nanyemba. Health is wealth. The international community agrees that good health is of social and economic value to individuals, society and the economy in general. Good health enables the prosperous and flourishing societies that governments strive to achieve. Investing in health is a wise choice in the best of times and an urgent necessity […] todayJune 24, 2024 46
insert_link Namibia High Court declares sodomy and unnatural sexual offences invalid https://youtu.be/sYFSuIL1YqE By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One Members of the country’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Other or LGBTQI+ community are celebrating. This after the Windhoek High Court declared that the crimes of 'sodomy' and 'unnatural sexual offences' as unconstitutional and invalid. LGBTQI+ activist Linda Baumann expressed happiness at the historic ruling. She explained that while homosexuality itself has never been […] todayJune 24, 2024 24