insert_link Namibia Councillors complain about poor roads in their area Oshikoto's regional councillors of Okankolo and Nehale Lyampingana constituencies have complained about the poor road conditions in their constituency areas that might hinder some development activities to take place. Okankolo constituency councillor, Hans Nambambi has singled out some of the roads that are in need of repair, adding that a road from Okankolo to Onkumbula that is 47 kilometres, founded in the year 2001 is to be upgraded but nothing […] todayNovember 28, 2023 9
insert_link Namibia President Geingob defends international travel President Hage Geingob has called on the media to concentrate their reporting on important issues instead of trivial ones like the travel allowance of politicians. During his annual press briefing at State House on Monday, Geingob digressed from his prepared speech to address the media criticism of his and his ministers’ traveling, reportedly to benefit from travel and subsistence allowances (S&Ts). “You see how I am standing here, because I […] todayNovember 28, 2023 11
insert_link Africa Will ‘Big Oil’ influence COP28 talks as Namibia fights climate change challenges? With COP28 around the corner, people are worried about the influence of big oil companies on the climate talks. Namibia, a country that is facing climate challenges, has to decide how it will respond, especially with news about the United Arab Emirates planning oil and gas deals during the talks. Recent reports from independent journalists at the Centre for Climate Reporting working with the BBC reveal that the UAE, which […] todayNovember 27, 2023 11
insert_link Local Agra annual general meeting highlights resilience amid challenges, records 22.8% increase in profit The Agra Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Friday, 24 November 2023 at the Agra/ Bank Windhoek Ring. The meeting was attended by Agra shareholders, the Agra Board of Directors and Management. Mr. Ryno van der Merwe, Chairman of the Board, acclaimed the past year as another remarkable financial success for the company. Mr. Van Der Merwe acknowledged the challenges faced particularly in production, the economy and the environment. […] todayNovember 27, 2023 14
insert_link Business / Economics B2Gold Namibia current operations and the Otjikoto gold mine’s planned closure https://iono.fm/e/1383607 B2Gold Namibia held a press conference to explain its current operations and the Otjikoto gold mine's planned closure of the mine. Angie speaks to Eric Barnard, B2Gold Namibia's General Manager. todayNovember 27, 2023 58
insert_link Business / Economics The RMA Spotlight – 23 November https://iono.fm/e/1383530 Michelle speaks to well-known estate agent Gretha de Santos. Gretha is one of the most successful residential property experts in Namibia, has won many awards, and she tells us about her humble beginnings and some of her thoughts on the property market. todayNovember 27, 2023 10
insert_link 2 2 Uncategorized Rani Group avails 70 bursaries for distribution in 14 regions The Rani Group has put aside N.dollars 1.4 million for 70 bursaries as part of educating a Namibian child. Company Managing Director Ali Dharani said they believe in building the community, hence their handover of scholarships for students from all the 14 regions. In an interview with Nampa, Dharani said they believe the biggest investment a person can ever make is by investing in the education of a child. The […] todayNovember 27, 2023 36 2 2
insert_link Namibia Uutoni irked by disputes in some traditional authorities Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni said he was disturbed by disputes within some of the traditional communities that has ‘really’ reached an alarming rate. Uutoni made the remarks during the officially inaugurated the |Gaio-Daman Traditional Authority Head Office and Ernst Taguri Gurirab Community Hall at Anker in the Kunene Region on Saturday. He reminded traditional authorities that disputes not solved on time result in conflicts which are […] todayNovember 27, 2023 5
insert_link Namibia Omaheke farmers oppose bail for ‘notorious’ stock theft accused Several farmers in the Omaheke Region on Thursday took to the streets of Gobabis, opposing bail to individuals forming part of an alleged stock theft ‘syndicate’. The concerned farmers, along with the Community Against Stock Theft Organisation, delivered a petition to the public prosecutor’s office, objecting the granting of bail to the accused citing the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1978, sections 436 and 437. Accused Silver Samuel Nakanyala, Paulus Gun-Gun […] todayNovember 27, 2023 15
