insert_link Namibia Nedbank and AMT mobile planetarium school excursions commence The UNAM/Africa Millimetre Telescope (AMT) programme began late last month with school excursions in Windhoek to provide hands-on astronomical education and inspire young minds in the field of astrophysics and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The UNAM/AMT Mobile Planetarium is an inflatable, interactive facility designed to bring the wonders of the cosmos directly to learners in Namibia. Senior AMT team member Emmy Iiyambo told Nampa on Thursday […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 55
insert_link Namibia President Geingob supported freedom of speech and journalist safety: Aochamub By Andreas Thomas Former President Hage Geingob was a staunch believer in the rule of law, particularly in freedom of speech, media freedom, and the safety of journalists. This is how the late president’s former press secretary, Albertus Aochamub, who is currently the Namibian Ambassador to France, remembered his former principal. “What was important was his belief in the rule of law. And press freedom for him […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Namibian fashion designer praises late Geingob’s iconic style The late President Hage Geingob was not only renowned for his leadership but also his impeccable sense of style. His attire, carefully chosen for every occasion, whether domestic or international, left a lasting impression on many, including local fashion designers who admired his fashion sense. Namibian fashion designer, Melisa Poulton shared her insights on Geingob’s iconic style and the impact it had on the fashion scene in the […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 13
insert_link Opinion Pieces The zero draft to create a pact for the future has landed. The hard part begins. By Florence Syevuo and Dan Perell The zero draft of the Pact for the Future — the agreement to seal September’s much-anticipated Summit of the Future — was introduced recently by the co-facilitators, Namibia and Germany, to fellow members at the United Nations. The draft is the fruition of careful consideration, balancing an array of diverse aspirations from all 193 member states. It is built on the proposals made in Secretary-General António Guterres’s Our Common Agenda and related […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics Spotlight Feature – Ally Angula Learn more about the well known Namibian businesswoman, analyst and advisor, and now presidential contender. https://iono.fm/e/1404083 todayFebruary 9, 2024 62
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 8 February 2024 David speaks to Itemate Solutions COO, Robert van Breukelen, about innovations in the telco sector. https://iono.fm/e/1404086 todayFebruary 9, 2024 32
insert_link Namibia Geingob’s legacy immortalised in rock paintings In a tribute to commemorate the memory of the late President Hage Geingob, the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture has included his name among the revered figures immortalized in Namibia's rock paintings. This symbolic gesture stands as a testament to the lasting impact of Geingob's legacy. Here’s the Ministry’s Deputy Director in the directorate of arts, Manfred Gaeb. todayFebruary 8, 2024 65
insert_link 2 Namibia FFF donates school uniforms worth over N.dollars 100 000 The Frank Fredericks Foundation (FFF) reinforced its commitment to school development in Namibia this week by donating school uniforms to nine schools as part of its ‘back-to-school initiative’ valued at N.dollars 100 000. Among the schools that benefited from the project is Opuwo Junior Primary School (OJPS) in the Kunene district, where 10 pupils received uniforms valued at N.dollars 10 000. The donation event at OJPS took place […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 11 2
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 6 February 2024 Stefan Terblanche, the CEO of the FP du Toit Transport Group, is clearly passionate about the country. In this interview David speaks to him about challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the freight and logistics sector in 2024. https://iono.fm/e/1403679 todayFebruary 7, 2024 14