insert_link Namibia Guinas councillor hosts Christmas party for marginalised pensioners Guinas constituency councillor Marthinu Kainda hosted a Christmas party for 148 pensioners from marginalised communities in the Tsintsabis settlement on Wednesday. Speaking during the party held at Tsintsabis, Kainda said he has lost his parents and grandparents, and having the chance to socialise with pensioners during the event feels like a blessing on its own. He also wants to give them recognition for the roles the play. “Our elders […] todayDecember 21, 2023 8
insert_link Namibia Ministry of Mines urges G7 to reconsider proposed restrictions on Russian diamonds The Ministry of Mines and Energy has expressed concerns about the G7’s proposed restrictions on imports of Russian diamonds and has called for direct and meaningful engagement with all diamond-producing countries on the matter. The intergovernmental political and economic forum consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, plus the European Union (EU) as a ‘non-enumerated member.’ The ministry in a […] todayDecember 21, 2023 8
insert_link 9 25 Namibia Omuhwahwameki Michael okuunganeka oshikonga shoku patitha oostola dho Rani moshilongo ashihe. Shika osha landula sho a kambadhala oku patitha ostola yo Rani mo Okurgayva mo WHK ohela. Ta pewa elombwelo opo iifale kopolisi ohela,noku mangululwa nelondodho. Konima yaashoka ta tuminwa ombaapila okuza ku hahende go Rani Group, opo a hulithepo shoka ta kambadhala. Shika osha landula sho aanilonga yeli 100 kuustola wo Rani mo Oshakati ya tidhwa miilonga,sho taya pula oonkalo dhiilonga dhili nawa,negwedhelo lyoondjambi,noku pula omukalo gwiilonga yokaholo guye pehulilo. […] todayDecember 20, 2023 27292 25 9
insert_link Local Namibia Joins EU-OACPS Partnership with Signature of Samoa Agreement Namibia has officially joined the New Partnership Agreement (NPA) between the European Union (EU) and the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), marking a significant step in strengthening diplomatic ties and fostering collaboration on shared priorities. In a ceremony held in Brussels on December 18, 2023, Namibia's representative signed the Samoa Agreement, succeeding the Cotonou Agreement that spanned from 2000 to 2023. The Samoa Agreement is recognized […] todayDecember 20, 2023 9
insert_link Local Chess improves players cognitive function Chess players who participated in the recently concluded Bank Windhoek Kehat Beukes Legacy tournament hosted in Swakopmund said that the game helps build confidence and develop problem-solving skills and is an educational tool. The winner of the open tournament, Zhemba Jemusse said that chess is like any other subject in school. “When we play chess, we are quiet so that we can concentrate on communicating with the pieces. When […] todayDecember 20, 2023 11
insert_link Environment MEFT records confiscation of 18 pangolin skins The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has recorded a total of 18 pangolin skins, 12 live pangolins and 146 pangolin scales that were confiscated between September and November this year. This is according to the ministry’s spokesperson Romeo Muyunda, who in a press statement on Monday said as a result 23 criminal cases have been registered and 38 suspects arrested. These numbers, Muyunda said surpass that of […] todayDecember 19, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia Trafficking of protected plant species suspect to apply for bail A 29-year-old Tanzanian woman is set to appear in the Opuwo Magistrate’s court on Thursday for a bail application, in connection with the alleged trafficking of protected plant species. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) spokesperson Romeo Muyunda in a media statement on Monday said Diana Mashiku was arrested alongside Namibians, Veisiruaije Tjavara (25), Jennifer Simataa (37) and Tjivinda Unatavi (31) for being in possession of 46 […] todayDecember 19, 2023 27
insert_link Uncategorized Namibian records decrease in rhino poaching: Shifeta The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, on Monday said in his end-of-year statement that poaching remains an issue in Namibia, despite the recorded decrease over the year 2023. According to Shifeta, 48 rhinos were poached in 2023 compaered to 92 in the previous year, while eight elephants were poached in 2023, compared to four in 2022. Wildlife conservation continues to face the challenges of poaching, habitat […] todayDecember 19, 2023 8
insert_link Namibia MODVA warns against scammers The Ministry of Defence and Veterans affairs (MODVA) has cautioned war veterans about a fraudulent scheme involving individuals presenting themselves as ministry officials, specifically targeting veterans of the National Liberation struggle for their banking details. The ministry said in a press statement issued on Monday that the scammers are claiming to pay out pending individual veteran projects. The ministry’s Head of Public Relations, Petrus Shalumbu, has since urged veterans […] todayDecember 19, 2023 7