insert_link Local Namibia Wildlife Resorts hospitality institute celebrates graduation of 69 trainees in hospitality and tourism The Namibia Wildlife Resorts Hospitality Institute (NWR HI) on the 13th of Novemebr celebrated the graduation of 69 trainees in various specialisations within the hospitality and tourism sector. The ceremony took place at Gross Barmen in Okahandja, marking a significant milestone in the journey of these dedicated individuals. The training initiative, which commenced at two centers, Khorixas Rest Camp and Gross Barmen Resort, included 80 apprentices, of which 69 […] todayNovember 14, 2023 4
insert_link Opinion Pieces Prioritizing sports as a strategic objective at the University of Namibia By Vincent Shimutwikeni Sports has long played a significant role in the lives of students and the community alike at the University of Namibia. Integrating sports as a strategic objective holds the potential to yield numerous benefits beyond the traditional boundaries of the playing field. The University of Namibia should elevate sports to a more prominent position and prioritize it in its strategic plan. After almost every weekend, you may […] todayNovember 14, 2023 3
insert_link Opinion Pieces The Paramount Importance of Severe Illness Cover By Shali Nanghala, Head of Distribution: Momentum Retail In our ever-evolving world, life's unpredictabilities loom large. From global health crises to personal medical emergencies, we often find ourselves face to face with challenges that can profoundly impact our health and financial stability. In these uncertain times, the value of foresight and preparedness is unparalleled, and one essential element of this preparedness is severe illness cover. Let us delve into its vital […] todayNovember 14, 2023 26
insert_link Opinion Pieces Namibia Tourism and Hospitality Industry Make Significant Strides By Josef Kefas Sheehama The tourism industry contributes about 10 percent to the global GDP. In Namibia, the contribution of tourism and hospitality to GDP was N$7, 7 billion or 3, 7% of nominal gross domestic product (GDP) and an indirect contribution of N$24, 8 billion, or 12, 0% of nominal GDP. Considering the tourist demographic, Europeans accounted for 64% in September, with Namibians at 18% and South Africans at […] todayNovember 14, 2023 13
insert_link Namibia Rosa Namises on Namibia’s migration to Solar Energy https://youtu.be/jko8EVsG10o Community Activist Rosa Namises raises concerns on Namibia's migration to solar energy. 'Will the benefits shine on all especially minorities?' todayNovember 9, 2023 15
insert_link Local DEADLINE FOR MANDATORY SIM CARD REGISTRATION The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) herewith reminds all stakeholders that the deadline for mandatory SIM card registration is 31 December 2023. SIM card registration is in accordance with Section 77 of the Communications Act (No. 8 of 2009). SIM card registration statistics 15 June 2023: Approximately 2,760,804 active SIM cards across all licensed networks in Namibia, of which 795,991 SIM cards were registered, signifying a 29% registration rate. […] todayNovember 6, 2023 8
insert_link Business / Economics Rinaani Musutua, an advocate for economic and social justice with the Basic Income Grant Coalition, provides her perspective on Namibia’s unemployment rate. https://youtu.be/kpiINO-03g0 Following the recent mid-term budget review, which saw a substantial increase in budgets for seventeen government offices, ministries, and agencies, totaling 2.5 billion Namibian dollars, Rinaani Musutua, an advocate for economic and social justice with the Basic Income Grant Coalition, provides her perspective on Namibia's unemployment rate. todayNovember 6, 2023 11
insert_link Local Capricorn Foundation and the Lithon Foundation hosts an NGO Capacity Building Workshop On Friday, 3 November 2023, the Capricorn Foundation and the Lithon Foundation joined forces to host a significant event: the NGO Capacity Building Workshop in Namibia. Themed "Strengthening the Management of NGOs to Foster Socio-economic Developed Communities in Namibia," the workshop was well attended, reflecting the collective sentiment for enhancing the capabilities of Non-profit organisations (NPOs). The workshop served as a platform for knowledge exchange, empowering NPOs to manage their […] todayNovember 6, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia Omaruru Municipality CEO Addresses Housing Challenges and Land Allocation By Dilia Mazula CEO Valentinus Sindongo Reveals Plans to Resolve Land Issues and Improve Housing Delivery In an exclusive interview with Future Media News, the CEO of the Omaruru Municipality, Valentinus Sindongo, unveiled a strategic roadmap to tackle Namibia's urgent housing and land allocation challenges. He acknowledged, "As the municipality, we understand the challenges that the people are having. And one of the most critical countrywide challenges is backlog for […] todayNovember 3, 2023 17
