Namibia Almost half a million Namibians experience a food insecurity crisis – UNICEF https://youtu.be/XLfEcD1s8eA By Selma Taapopi, via News on One A total of 491,000 Namibians(19% of the population) are categorised as being in a food security crisis, specifically in phase 3 of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). This is according to the Livelihood Vulnerability Assessment Analysis report for October 2023 to March 2024. The report estimates that at least 20 756 women and 36 900 children nationally need […] todayMay 29, 2024 18
insert_link 2 Opinion Pieces Economic and Business Advice for the next President Opinion Piece by Josef Kefas Sheehama There are a number of important business and economic issues that the incoming President should take care of as we anticipate the upcoming presidential and national assembly elections. As an independent researcher in economic and business matters, I advise the incoming president to prioritize trade and industrial policies and foster positive relationships with international trade in order to attract investors […] todayMay 28, 2024 20 2
insert_link Local Agra and Agra Staff Initiative Fund (ASIF) Heartfelt Contribution to the Droogte Hulp Namibia Fund In the heart of our beloved country, we all feel the weight of the drought that grips our land. Every conversation seems to circle back to the desperate need for rain. Each day, we hear the stories of our treasured clients—our farmers—caught in the grip of this relentless natural disaster. They face an unyielding reality: animals perishing, school fees unpaid, and the constant struggle to […] todayMay 28, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics Hospital pie in the election sky This story is republished with permission from The Tender Bulletin (Edition No. 1541 - 30 May 2024) Swapo has spent close to N$1-b on its swanky new head office opposite the dilapidated Katutura Hospital on which the government has spent only N$120-m since 1994, attracting much public criticism. Now, with November’s general elections around the corner, Windhoek’s new District Hospital in Havana has suddenly been prioritised after […] todayMay 27, 2024 85
insert_link Business / Economics Old Mutual Foundation Launches 2024 Chair & Desk Initiative for Education in Namibia The Old Mutual Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the 2024 edition of the Chair and Desk Initiative, building on the resounding success of its inaugural year in 2023. This initiative reaffirms Old Mutual's steadfast dedication to enhancing the countries educational infrastructure and cultivating a supportive learning environment for students across Namibia. In 2023, the Chair and Desk Initiative made significant strides by aiding schools in […] todayMay 27, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia 362 gender-based violence cases recorded from January to April! https://youtu.be/no_LjpMYE4o By Finna Kahili, via News on One Media reports and police cases indicate that the Namibian landscape has been plagued by a surge in incidents of gender-based violence and rape, sparking significant concern. Speaking to News on One, City Police Superintendent Marcelline Murapo revealed some alarming statistics, namely that from January to April this year alone, a total of 362 cases of gender-based violence were recorded. Disturbingly, among these […] todayMay 27, 2024 20
insert_link 4 1 Oshiwambo President Dr Nangolo Mbumba atalelwapo ku chief justice wa Zimbabwe onghela okwa ta lelwapo oku dja ko mukomesho wo shikondo sho uyuuki woshilongo ZiMBABWE Luke Malaba . Olopota oyati Chief Justice Mulaba, ota ku lo potwa keumbo le pangelo ali ayako pamwe na Chief Justice wa Namibia Peter Shivute. Omu President Mbumba, opamwe no va komesho va 2 moshikondo sho uyuuki okwa ye lifa nghene sha fimana kuvo va shakene opo va dule oku to polelafana omadilaadilo noku tala kee […] todayMay 24, 2024 22 1 4
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek rewards northern vehicle industry top achievers On Wednesday, 22 May 2024, Bank Windhoek recognised the hard work and achievements of salespersons and car dealerships in northern Namibia at its fourth Annual Northern Selekt Sales Awards hosted in Oshakati. The awards continue to celebrate the automotive industry’s commitment to the northern region for the previous financial year, financing vehicles through Bank Windhoek. Delivering the keynote address, Bank Windhoek’s Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility […] todayMay 23, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia The role of regulatory investigations in the ICT industry As Namibia joins the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry starts to have a significant impact on the country’s economy, promoting equality of opportunity, industrial development, economic growth, and poverty eradication. The Namibian government has put laws in place to encourage the growth of ICT due to its importance to economic development. Through the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), the Ministry […] todayMay 22, 2024 18
