insert_link Local Proof of Concept Project Brings Sustainable Agriculture to Life Photo caption: The Plot to Plate team members are from left to right Stephan Eins, Permaculture Expert, Yolanda Nel, Media Liaison and Content Creator, Temapo Negongo, land owner of Iiyimati at Groot Aub, Immo Böhm, Project Manager and Rikus Grobler, Innovation Manager at Capricorn Foundation. Namibia, [3 December] – Plot to Plate, a grassroots initiative aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture, has officially launched its proof of concept (PoC) […] todayDecember 4, 2024 8
insert_link Local Integration of Gender in Preparation of NDCs and LT-LEDS in East and Southern African Countries Windhoek, Namibia — November 29, 2024 – The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Regional Collaboration Centre for East and Southern Africa, in partnership with UN Women and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) held a three-day workshop focused on integrating gender considerations into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategies […] todayDecember 2, 2024 9
insert_link Local 4th Integrity Namibia Regional Conference Rundu, 3 December 2024 The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), through its Integrity Namibia project, is organising a regional anti-corruption conference in Rundu, Kavango East region, on 3 December 2024. The conference will take place at the Kavango River Lodge from 08h30 to 16h30. The IPPR’s Integrity Namibia project aims to build a national network of non-state actors that are committed to tackling corruption in Namibia. The project features a mobilisation campaign […] todayDecember 2, 2024 6
insert_link Business / Economics Fuel Prices to Stay Steady in December Motorists can breathe a sigh of relief as the Ministry of Mines and Energy has confirmed that fuel prices for December will remain unchanged. Here is Anna Salkeus from the ministry with more details. todayDecember 2, 2024 14
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Hardap Governor encourages citizens to turn up at local voting stations From the Ainablagte area in the Hardap region, governor Salomon April spoke with us with this piece of advice. todayNovember 27, 2024 39
insert_link Namibia EU and Legal Assistance Centre Empower San Communities with Paralegal Training The Legal Assistance Centre, in partnership with the European Union, has successfully completed a five-day paralegal training programme for San communities. This initiative is part of the San Empowerment Project, aimed at improving access to justice and promoting legal capacity building. Silke Höfs from the EU Delegation to Namibia highlighted the project's importance in empowering marginalized communities. todayNovember 26, 2024 15
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 President Mbumba Calls for Unity Ahead of Elections President Nangolo Mbumba, in his message ahead of Namibia's 8th Presidential and National Assembly Elections, called on all Namibians to vote in large numbers and uphold democratic traditions. He highlighted the importance of peaceful, fair, and free elections, recalling the country’s 34-year democratic history. The first citizen expressed gratitude to the late President Hage Geingob and urged citizens to participate calmly and respectfully. The head of state, in addition, […] todayNovember 26, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia New Partnership to Boost Farming and Water Access in Rural Areas The Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform ministry, alongside the World Food Programme, has signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing local farming practices and improving water access in rural communities. The MOU sets out a framework for collaboration between the two organizations. Executive Director of the Ministry, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata: Acting Country Director and Representative of WFP: Tiwonge Machiwenyika: todayNovember 26, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto Police Chief Calls on Shebeen Owners to Close on Election Day The Oshikoto Regional Commander, Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, urged all shebeen owners to honor and respect the day of election and make sure their places are closed that day as it is declared a public holiday. todayNovember 25, 2024 19