Namibia Namibians urged to register to vote The Electoral Commission of Namibia is urging all eligible Na-mibians to register to vote in November's elections as voter reg-istration started yesterday. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka says the turnout was good on the first day. todayJune 4, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia African Insurance Organization’s 50th Conference in Namibia Pivots Focus to Climate Change Financing Namibia is hosting the 50th Conference and Annual General As-sembly of the African Insurance Organisation (AIO), which focuses on the insurance industry’s financial contribution to climate change catastrophes. According to Sanlam Namibia Holdings Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tertius Stears, the conference seeks to promote insurance education that is relevant to African markets, specifically the financing of climate risks, agriculture and the devel-opment of sustainable businesses across […] todayJune 4, 2024 55
insert_link Local Namibia’s new visa regime: a step backward for tourism and economic growth The SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance has expressed deep concern over Namibia's proposed restrictive visa regime, which could severely hamper the country's tourism industry and economic growth. This policy shift appears to contradict Namibia Airports Company’s recently launched air access strategy, “Air Connect Namibia”, aimed at increasing international flights and connectivity. The implementation of stricter visa requirements could have a detrimental impact on various sectors of […] todayJune 4, 2024 9
insert_link 1 Oshiwambo Ovafeekelwa veli 2, va tulwa mo ipandeko eshi va dipaya oufitukuti voo nghwiyu mo shitopolwa sha Shikoto. Opolifi moshitopolwa sha Oshikoto oya ti oya patutula oshibofa shi nasha no ukongo uheli pamango wa ningilwa oifitukuti yo Nghwiyu mo mudingonoko wa Okuma . She li kwa telela kwao eli omukonaakoni wo imbuluma mo shitopolwa omo mwa ni ngilwa oshiningwanima Deputy Commissioner Titus Ekandjo onghela okwati, omufeekelwa omu 36 eli omu kwashiwana wa Namibia opamwe no mu feekelwa omu 25 eli omukwashiwana wa Angola, ova mangelwepo mo lomakaya lwopo […] todayJune 4, 2024 12 1
insert_link 2 Oshiwambo ECN okwati ka pena efiku le filonghenda tali ka yandjwa kwaavo tava kadopa oku li shangifa mo mafiku oo atulwapo paife. Omunashipundi wo Commissi yo mahoololo mo Namibia (ECN), Elsie Nghikembua, okwa pula ova Namibia aveshe ovo vafika oku li shangifa oukalata vo mahoololo va longife efimbo olo la tulwapo mo lwaasho ita paka ya ndjwa vali omito ye filonghenda ya we dwapo konima yo mafiku oo atulwapo paife. ECN onghela okwa hovelifa no shikonga sho ma lishangifo oukalata vo ma hoololo osho ta shiifiyo ome 01 August 2024. Omalishangifo oukalata […] todayJune 4, 2024 9 2
insert_link Namibia Politicians urged to simplify manifestos to engage young voters https://youtu.be/94YOzZof2fs By: Valeria Handobe, via News on One Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Youth Leader and Head of Communications, Julia Nekwaya called on political parties to make their manifestos more digestible for young voters. Nekwaya was speaking at the EduVote panel discussion, hosted by the Global Shapers - Windhoek hub, which aims to amplify the voices and perspectives of young voters, encouraging them to actively engage […] todayJune 3, 2024 17
insert_link Local Capricorn Foundation bolsters access to Early Childhood Development (ECD) educational materials The Capricorn Foundation reinforced its commitment to invest in early childhood education when, on Friday, 31 May 2024, it announced the extension of its partnership with the African Child Development Trust (ACDT). The Capricorn Foundation announced an investment of another N$575 000 into printing pre-primary and grades 1 to 3 workbooks. Since 2020, the Capricorn Foundation has enabled the African Child Development Trust to enhance Early Childhood […] todayJune 3, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia The Ministry of Justice through the Legal Aid Scheme is going to increase the threshold The Ministry of Justice through the Legal Aid Scheme is going to increase the threshold to qualify for legal aid from N$3500 to N$7000. The proclamation will be published in the Government Gazette on Friday. todayMay 31, 2024 26
Namibia ECN Launches Campaign to Boost Voter Registration and Participation for 2024 Elections The Electoral Commission of Namibia is intensifying efforts to ensure all eligible voters register and participate in the upcoming November general elections. Aiming for a 77% voter turnout, a 10% increase from 2019, ECN is conducting a comprehensive voter education campaign. Chief Electoral Officer Peter Shaama praised political parties for encouraging voter registration. The campaign, focused on first-time voters, runs until August 1, under the slogan "Step up for your […] todayMay 31, 2024 40