insert_link Namibia Namibia advocates for transformation of CPA Namibia has taken the lead in advocating for the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) to be transformed from a charitable organisation into an international inter-parliamentary organisation. The Namibian parliament this week hosted a meeting of the budget committee of the CPA Africa region to, among others, discuss the resolution to convert the parliamentary association into an international body. While officiating the budget committee meeting in Windhoek on Thursday, chairperson […] todayJanuary 25, 2024 13
insert_link Lifestyle Learning to read in another language is tough: how Namibian teachers can help kids Wolfgang Kaehler/Avalon/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Marta Ndakalako Alumbungu, Stellenbosch University and Nhlanhla Mpofu, Stellenbosch University In a classroom in Namibia’s northern Oshikoto region, a teacher has written English vocabulary words on the chalkboard. She asks her learners to read them aloud. When they stumble with pronunciation, she corrects them. She also helps the youngsters to sound out words. At another school nearby, an English teacher is showing her […] todayJanuary 25, 2024 33
insert_link Africa Zambia ratifies Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi corridor agreement Zambia has ratified the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor Tripartite Agreement, a key trade route connecting Walvis Bay in Namibia, Ndola in Zambia, and Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The agreement facilitates enhanced regional connectivity and trade. Ndumbi Mvula, the Public Relations Officer at Zambia's Ministry of Transport and Logistics, gives additional details. todayJanuary 24, 2024 95
insert_link Videos Aakalimo mOniipa oya ningi ehololomadhiladhilo lyopambili. https://youtu.be/MAUwn5A2E94 Omunambelewa omukuluntupitithi melelo lyondoolopa yaNiipa Heikki Amwele okwati aantu oyeshi lya popi kayeshi lya mwena, nonkene otaya ka yamukula komakandakemo gwaakalimo mondoolopa, mboka yali yuunganeka omunyanyo gopambili, yeli ompinge netulopevi manga lya mayola gondoolopa ndjoka Jafet Augustus omaandaha. Oya gandja omukandakemo gwawo kombelewa ndatu okuza kombelewa uoshikandjohogololo, ombelewa yelelo lyondoolopa oshowo kombelewa yoSWAPO. todayJanuary 24, 2024 18
insert_link Videos Cleaning workshop empowers 28 workers across northern Namibia https://youtu.be/V2fnmb0VPcg The Namibian Police in collaboration with New Vision Consultant facilitated a five-day cleaning and hygiene training for 28 cleaners, labourers and cooks from the Oshana, Oshikoto, Omusati and Kunene regions at Ondangwa. One of the participants Linda Jaicob said the workshop empowered them, and are now able to execute their duty. todayJanuary 24, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Invest in modern maize technologies: Venaani The president of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), McHenry Venaani, has urged the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform to modernise maize production for self-sufficiency. In a media statement issued on Monday, Venaani said Namibia imported approximately 82 000 tonnes of maize in 2023 alone. “With reports of a mere 42 per cent harvest projected for 2023/24, leaving almost 60 per cent of our white maize needs […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 16
insert_link Local EU and KAS launch 15 million NAD project focusing on empowering CSOS, women, youth, and marginalized communities The European Union (EU) and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) are delighted to announce the commencement of the project "Empowering CSOs, Women, Youth, and Marginalized Communities as Equal Partners in Democracy" (ECSO) project. This transformative initiative, co-funded by the EU and KAS, aligns with the joint commitment of the EU and Namibia to enhance the participation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in governance and development issues. The ECSO project, spanning […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 23 January The Alexforbes Lead Story is back for 2024 and still tackling the topics that matter to you. In this episode David speaks to President of the Anaesthesiologists Society of Namibia, Dr. Jesse Mumba, and specialist anaesthetist, Dr Meandra Jordaan about the fact that NAMAF decided on a zero rate increase for 2024 and how this will impact not only them as specialists who only do in-hospital procedures, but also the […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 72
insert_link Africa The Brave Warriors look to rebound against Mali after 4-0 loss to Bafana Bafana Following a 4-0 defeat by South Africa’s Bafana Bafana last night, Namibia’s Brave Warriors will face Mali on Wednesday at the African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. One Africa Television sports journalist, Terence Mukasa, reports. todayJanuary 22, 2024 41