insert_link Africa Namibia and Botswana Launch Joint Civil-Military Cooperation Plan to Enhance Border Security Namibia and Botswana have launched the Civil-Military Cooperation Plan to enhance border security and cooperation. The initiative, involving the Namibian and Botswana Defence Forces, focuses on combating smuggling, poaching, and illegal border activities. In addition, it also aims to involve community leaders and improve local livelihoods, with sensitisation campaigns scheduled for July and August. todayJune 14, 2024 29
Namibia Orthopaedic surgeons give a gift of walking through surgery https://youtu.be/F3Fpw0oUfAY By Ketemba Tjipepa About 35 local children and adults with foot and ankle deformities will undergo live changing surgeries this week to straighten their feet. The free surgery to be contacted at the Windhoek Central Hospital and Lady Pohamba, is provided by world renowned orthopaedics surgeons from Steps to walk, a global humanitarian organisation visiting the country for a week. Now in […] todayJune 12, 2024 17
insert_link Local Trustco Group announces NAD 4.4 billion (USD 235 million) transaction with founding family. Trustco Group Holdings Limited (TTO.SJ) today announced a landmark agreement to convert NAD 4.4 billion (USD 235 million) of debt into equity, paving the way for a planned USD 100 million capital raise in the US markets. The agreement is expected to increase Trustco's net asset value by approximately NAD 1.5 billion (USD 79 million). "This recapitalization is a crucial step towards achieving our growth ambitions […] todayJune 12, 2024 9
insert_link Local Lowe, Hough win Nedbank Namibia Rock and Rut XC2 Mimi Hough and Kevin Lowe produced stunning masterpiece rides to win the Nedbank Rock and Rut XC2 races at the IJG Trails in Windhoek on last Saturday. The event, where cyclists took part in the different cycling categories, saw Hough who had initially entered as a veteran woman, upgraded to the elite category. She completed the race in one hour, two minutes, and 19 seconds (01:02:19) […] todayJune 12, 2024 32
insert_link Business / Economics Old Mutual Foundation avails N$800 000 in seed capital funding for grassroots entrepreneurship The Old Mutual Foundation, in partnership with Basecamp and the Financial Literacy Initiative (FLI), has announced the 40 shortlisted candidates for the OM SEED Entrepreneurship Programme. This initiative aims to foster entrepreneurship, accelerate economic growth, and address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Namibia. This year, the program focuses on entrepreneurs in the Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Zambezi, and Kavango West regions. By 2025, OM SEED will have reached […] todayJune 10, 2024 46
insert_link Opinion Pieces The Winter Season and Poultry Diseases By Hanks Saisai, Technical Advisor: Crops & Poultry The transition from the warm summer months to the cold winter months has posed challenges for many poultry farmers in Namibia. Between May and September, farmers often encounter various health issues in their flocks. To reduce the risk of poultry deaths, farmers need to be aware of the following aspects. The change in weather conditions has a […] todayJune 10, 2024 17
insert_link Oshiwambo Ovafeekelwa veli 136 va mangwapo kopolifi, molwo oingangamwifi. Opolifi ya Namibia oyati oya tula mo ipandeko ova feekelwa veli 136 shinasha no ingangamwifi yo ngushu yo shimaliwa shee million 8 oku dja mu May. Oo eli omupopiliko wo polifi yo shilongo, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi mo mushangwa oo apitifila oikundaneki etitano okwati, ovanhu ve fike pe 127, ovo va ma ngwa ove li ova kwashiwana va Namibia, 3 ova kwa shiwana va Zimbabwe, 2 ova Zambia, 2 Angola, […] todayJune 10, 2024 14
insert_link Local Partnering for prosperity: Nedbank Namibia’s commitment to strengthening Namibia’s agriculture sector Namibia's agricultural sector is a cornerstone of its economy, yet it faces a myriad of challenges that threaten its sustainability and growth. Agriculture contributes over 8% to Namibia’s gross domestic product (GDP), with about 70% of the population dependent on it for income and food security. Additionally, agriculture is the largest employer in the country, accounting for over a fifth of the local workforce. Despite its economic significance, the […] todayJune 10, 2024 6
Namibia Namibian youth turn backs on political parties, survey reveals https://youtu.be/xWLE28d7Arw By Valeria Handobe Owner of Survey Warehouse Christie Keulder says that young Namibians are distancing themselves from political parties, with many stating that they no longer feel close to any party. This follows a survey conducted by Afrobarometer in March this year, which revealed that only 56% of young people voted during the 2019 national election. Afrobarometer is a pan-African non-partisan survey research network […] todayJune 7, 2024 14