insert_link Namibia Mbumba praises Pohamba who turns 89 President Nangolo Mbumba wished former President Hifikepunye Pohamba a happy 89th birthday, saying his footprints remain inspiring. Pohamba turned 89 today. He was Namibia's President from 2005 until 2015, when the late President Hage Geingob took over. In his message, Mbumba said Pohamba's heroic exploits in pursuit of the liberation of Namibia and her people are etched in the fabric of our democracy. "Indeed, the path you have walked […] todayAugust 18, 2024 18
insert_link Africa Namibians will never forget SADC’s support: Mbumba President Nangolo Mbumba said Namibia will never forget the solidarity Sadc leaders displayed during President Hage Geingob's passing. Speaking in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Saturday during the 44th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government and the Organ Troika Summit, he assumed the office of President in the wake of one of the most challenging and harrowing moments in the history of post-independent Namibia. He said Namibians are grateful […] todayAugust 18, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Swapo Returnees claim IPC misled them By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One Some individuals who rejoined the Swapo Party this week have alleged that they were misled by the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC). Swapo Party Secretary-General Sophia Shaningwa showcased over 60 new members from various parties this week in Windhoek. Most returnees were previously affiliated with the IPC, with a smaller number coming from the Landless People's Movement (LPM). Among the returnees […] todayAugust 18, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Agriculture ministry unopposed to uranium mining at Leonardville By Ellen Shihepo, via News on One The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) does not oppose uranium mining by Rosatom’s Uranium1 in Leonardville. Agriculture Minister Carl Schlettwein, however, emphasised the need for further research before drilling can be approved. Schlettwein, during a community engagement in Leonardville this week, acknowledged the potential economic benefits that uranium mining could bring to the region. However, the ministry's lack […] todayAugust 18, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Media Ombudsman Condemns the publishing of photo depicting dead lion By Vitalio Angula The publication of a photo depicting a lion that was tracked down and killed by rangers from Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism on Saturday, 10 August (World Lion Day), has sparked controversy. Media Ombudsman John Nakuta has described the publication on the New Era Newspaper's Instagram account as unethical and inconsistent with the high standards of reporting expected from Namibian media. “In the […] todayAugust 15, 2024 31
insert_link Business / Economics Enhancing Quality of Service within the Postal Sector in Namibia By Progress Enkali The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) regulates postal services in Namibia, designating Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) as the National Postal Service Operator in Namibia. CRAN oversees the implementation of the license conditions subject to the Designated Postal Operator license issued to NamPost in terms of 96 (2) of the Communications Act (No. 8 0f 2009). CRAN aims to improve the efficiency, reliability, and accessibility of postal […] todayAugust 15, 2024 18
insert_link Local Trustco Group Holdings Announces Share Consolidation for Global Market Alignment Trustco Group Holdings Limited (JSE: TTO; NSX: TUC; OTCQX: TSCHY) has announced a significant move to implement a share consolidation, also known as a reverse stock split, in response to its recent upgrade of its American Depositary Receipts (ADR) program. The board has approved and recommended to shareholders a consolidation of shares at a ratio of 20:1. This consolidation aligns with the ADR ratio of 1:20, ensuring consistency between […] todayAugust 14, 2024 7
insert_link 4 1 Oshiwambo Ya konda 110 000 ya mono uuthemba woshilongo Uuministeli wiipambele yomegumbo owa tseyitha konyala aantu ya konda 110 000 ya mono omikanda nuuthemba woshilongo, pethimbo lyoshikonga shomaishangitho oshilongo ashihe. Ndhika odha thamunwa komunambelewa Omukuluntu gwiipambele yoshigwana nomakwatathano Magret Kalo momukanda gwiikundaneki. Kalo tati oshikonga shoka osha tamekele mu Februli nosha hulu pehulilo lya Juli nuumvo. Ta popi kutya uuministeli owali wa nongele aakalimo oyendji moshilongo yaahena omikanda dhoshilongo, noya tokola yaze moombelewa nokuya koshigwana hoka kakuna oombelewa dhuudhemba […] todayAugust 13, 2024 8 1 4
insert_link World Government demands UN action after Gaza tragedy The government has condemned the recent Israeli attack on Al-Tabin School in Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of over 100 civilians. The school had been serving as a refuge for displaced Palestinians. In an official statement, the government criticised the international community for its failure to protect Palestinian civilians and called on the United Nations Security Council to take immediate action to end the aggression and ensure the protection […] todayAugust 12, 2024 19
