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 […]

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Namibia

“We are undisturbed & undeterred with Seibeb’s resignation,” says Swartbooi

https://youtu.be/aHz-wBccvH4 By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader, Bernadus Swartbooi, stated that the party remains undisturbed and completely at ease following the resignation of the party’s second-in-command, Henny Seibeb, and secretary-general, Edson Isaacks. In addition to Swartbooi's remarks, the party issued a statement on Wednesday morning indicating that they are celebrating the departure of the two members from the National Assembly as well as the party. When NewsOnOne asked how the departure would […]

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Business / Economics

Anti-Corruption Commission and Namibia Chamber of Commerce host seminar to promote integrity in business

The Anti-Corruption Commission in collaboration with the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a private sector Ethical Behaviour in Business Seminar under the theme "Building a Culture of Integrity: Collaborative Solutions for a Corruption Free Sector”, with the aim to promote anti-corrupt practices, within the private sector. SME Compete Director, Danny Meyer, Speaks:

June 6, 2024 31

Local

Amakali is Bank Windhoek’s new Head of Management Accounting

On Wednesday, 5 June 2024, Bank Windhoek’s Chief Financial Officer, Zenaune Kamberipa, announced the appointment of Gideon Amakali as the Bank’s new Head of Management Accounting, effective 1 June 2024. “With his valuable experience in various industries, we are confident that Amakali will add further significant value to his new role and Bank Windhoek’s Finance Department,” said Kamberipa. Kamberipa said that in his new role, Amakali will manage […]

June 6, 2024 31

Namibia

Namibia’s Rating Upgraded: Importance for the Country and Its People

By Josef Kefas Sheehama Periodically, the Namibian government establishes policies to address the unstable state of the economy. Encouraging economic growth requires policymakers to put in place measures that support investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Therefore, the government can assist in fostering an environment that is conducive to business and promotes employment and economic growth. As an Independent Economic and Business Researcher, I therefore wholeheartedly commend the […]

June 6, 2024 23

Oshiwambo

High Commissioner wa Britin mo Namibia , ata lelapo omupresident Mbumba.

OmuPresident Dr Nangolo Mbumba onghela okwa li eya oku ta lelwapo ku High Commissioner wa Britin mo Namibia Charles Moore, sha ni ngilwa peumbo le pangelo. Pefimbo le sha keno lavo olo la ta lika li li oshikando sho tete, Moore okwa lo ngifa omito oku ya ndja omahekeleko ku Mbumba, omolwo ekanepo lo mupresident kwa li nale wo shilongo Dr. Hage Geingob. Okwa denga omufindo nghene sha fimana kuye […]

June 6, 2024 23

Local

The Use of the Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System (IMVRS) for the Conduct of the 2024’s General Registration of Voters (GRV)

The Commission wishes to share ongoing information related to the Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System (IMVRS), following the commencement of the general voter registration process, and some interest shown by the public in the system: 1. During 2010 – 2013, ECN migrated from the manual paper-based voter registration system to a Custom-Made digital biometrics voters registration system, referred to as Mobile Voters Register System (MVRS). This system […]

June 6, 2024 18

Oshiwambo

Namibia na Latvia yiininga komilungu ohela

Ohela uuministeli wiipambele yopashigwana nomalongelokumwe wa Namibia,wa kwatelwa komeho ku Ambassodor Sabine Bohlke na Charles Josob,omukalelipo shilongo gwa Namibia ko Latvia oya ningi oonkundathana dhawo oontiyali dhopapolitika nuuministeli wiikwapondje ya Latvia ,dha kwatelwa komeho ku Kataria Platere mo Riga. Onga iilongo iishona,osheendo shopaali oshiikundu iinima ya yooloka,mbyoka yina oompito oku tanununamo uukumwe pokati ka Namibia na Latvia miikondo yeliko,elongo noohedhi.

June 4, 2024 15

Environment

Climate Change threatens Namibia’s Agricultural Sector

The agricultural sector is vital for sustaining livelihoods in Namibia but faces significant climate change challenges. Namibian farmers frequently experience adverse rainfall seasons, leading to floods, droughts, and pest and disease outbreaks. Droughts, occurring every other year with varying severity, have particularly harmed crop and livestock farmers, reducing productivity and income due to poor yields, livestock performance, and market prices. Technical Advisor of Livestock and Rangeland from […]

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