insert_link Business / Economics Economic inclusion of people with disabilities cornerstone for Economic growth By Josef Kefas Sheehama It is indeed regrettable that people with disabilities continue to face exclusion from the economy. We are excluded from employment, skills training, education, and other critical areas of development. The latest reports indicated that 95% of people who have disabilities in the Kunene region are unemployed, while in the Khomas region, it is nearly 70% according to the Namibia Association for Wheelchair Users. […] todayMarch 13, 2024 9
insert_link Oshiwambo Omu president Mbumba aulika olupandu laye komupresident Masisi. OmuPresident Dr Nangolo Mbumba okwa lopotwa akufa ombinga meenghundafana delongelo kumwe nomupresidet Mokgweetsi Masisi wa Botswana nova yelifa nghene oukumwe pokati oilongo ivali tau twikile noku nghonopala. Pefimbo letalelepo lomupresident wa Namibia oku talelapo omupresidet wa Botwana, ovaleli voilongo yopavali ova tulilafanako keembiya ,nova denga omufindo nghene ekwatafano loukaume olo ta vati ola dikilwepo komupresidet nakufya Geingob na Masisi moule womido dakapita. Omu President Mbumba ta longifa omito oku pupula […] todayMarch 13, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics Market Watch – 12 March 2024 Michelle speaks to Catalyst Investment Managers' Head of Research, Cheryl Emvula, about government's debt burden. https://iono.fm/e/1415416 todayMarch 13, 2024 22
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 12 March 2024 David speaks to Oryx Properties CEO, and inaugural President of the Namibian Property Association, Ben Jooste, about what the body is and what they plan on doing. https://iono.fm/e/1415415 todayMarch 13, 2024 72
insert_link 2 Local Merger between Future Media and TribeFire Studios now in effect Future Media and TribeFire Studios are delighted to announce that the merger between the two media companies has been successfully completed, with OneAfrica and 99FM becoming subsidiaries of Namibia Future Media Holdings. This milestone marks a significant moment in the Namibian media landscape as six of the country's most influential media brands will be managed under one roof. Gary Stroebel, CEO of Future Media, confirmed the rationale behind […] todayMarch 11, 2024 18 2
insert_link Opinion Pieces NIST-CSF 2.0 – A Namibian Pipedream or Reality? Opinion Piece, by Tyrone Nashandi The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has made significant changes to its popular Cybersecurity Framework (NIST-CSF). That will leave organizations mulling over how this affects their cybersecurity programs. More specifically, my favorite - the new "Govern" function. As a result, organizations having tirelessly identified gaps, may have to reanalyze their existing assessments and remediation activities to dissect the impact of the framework […] todayMarch 11, 2024 25
insert_link Africa Special Economic Zones are propelling Africa’s green hydrogen drive By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency When Egypt, a prominent player in green hydrogen development in Africa, recently announced seven new upcoming projects worth US$40 billion to be rolled out over the next decade, it noted that the projects would be positioned in one location: a special economic zone (SEZ). The new projects announced by Egypt's cabinet in February, together with ongoing developments not only in […] todayMarch 11, 2024 32
Local NIEC 2024: Unveiling the Future of Energy in Namibia with Premier Sapphire Sponsors RMB, Shell, and Chevron The Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC), renowned as “The gathering” for energy sector deliberations in Namibia, proudly announces its Sapphire sponsors for the upcoming 2024 conference: RMB, Shell, and Chevron. This collaboration underscores the pivotal role of sponsorship in steering the conversations and innovations that will chart the future course of Namibia's energy sector. Selma Shimutwikeni, the founder of RichAfrica Consultancy and convener of the NIEC, extends a heartfelt thank […] todayMarch 11, 2024 35
insert_link Local Spring Blood Donation Clinics: Save Lives with Unity The power of unity is by donating blood and saving lives! The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is urging all eligible and healthy donors to donate blood this Saturday to help ensure that lives are saved Blood products are used in many cases, not just for trauma and emergency patients in need of blood after a motor vehicle accident or other accidents. Mothers having complications during pregnancy and birth, premature infants, […] todayMarch 8, 2024 13
