insert_link 1 Namibia Importation of livestock not ceased: MAWLR The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has clarified that the exportation of live cattle (weaners/young cattle) to South Africa (SA) has not ceased as per recent rumours in the public arena. In a media statement issued on Friday by the ministry, it said anyone wishing to export live cattle to SA should apply for the South African Veterinary Import Permit. The statement indicated that all […] todayJuly 12, 2024 11 1
insert_link Local Expanding footprint in northern Namibia: Sanlam celebrates the grand opening of two new branches Sanlam is delighted to announce the grand opening of two new branches at Eenhana and Omuthiya in northern Namibia. The opening of the Eenhana and Omuthiya branches marks a significant milestone for Sanlam as it expands its reach and services to better serve members of the community. These new branches are a testament to Sanlam’s commitment to providing top-notch insurance and financial solutions tailored to meet the […] todayJuly 12, 2024 16
insert_link Local Letshego Namibia Welcomes João Bismarck as Customer Experience Manager In a financial industry where customer needs evolve and a seamless customer journey is paramount, Letshego Holdings Namibia is pleased to welcome João Bismarck as its new Customer Experience Manager. Bismarck is a dynamic individual who stays abreast of recent news and industry trends. He enjoys challenges that require creative thinking and constant stimulation. In his spare time, Bismarck likes to spend time with his closest friends […] todayJuly 12, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Esau allowed to access frozen assets The former minister of fisheries and marine resources, Bernhardt Esau has succeeded in his bid to have access to his frozen assets, in order to afford his legal fees. A High Court ruling delivered on Wednesday by Judge Beatrix de Jager sets out that Esau shall be allowed access to N.dollars 1 235 738.44 or less to meet his current legal expenses. Judge De Jager also ordered that […] todayJuly 10, 2024 19
insert_link Opinion Pieces Namibia Needs a Different Approach to Change the Structural Economy Opinion Piece By Josef sheehama To attain V2030, Namibia will need to adopt structural reforms that will increase economic growth, facilitate more labor-intensive growth by opening up the labor market, and address an expensive and generally ineffective system of education, training, and skills. The government should support businesses in the manufacturing, construction, and agriculture sectors among others, paying attention to both the educated and the uneducated. As a […] todayJuly 9, 2024 17
insert_link Lifestyle Nghipondoka calls for revival of reading culture By: Adolf Kaure, via News on One The Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, says there is an urgent need to revive the reading culture in the country. Nghipondoka said this during Logos Hope's official launch on Friday at Walvis Bay. Logos Hope is the world's biggest floating book fair, with over 5000 books. The ship was last in Namibia in 2016.Nghipondoka […] todayJuly 9, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s sodomy laws have been overturned – what that means for LGBTIQ+ rights in the country Bennian/Getty Images, CC BY By John Nakuta, University of Namibia The Namibian high court recently invalidated the country’s colonial-era “sodomy law”, which had made consensual sexual acts between men a criminal offence. The court declared that the common law offences of “sodomy” and “unnatural sexual offences” were unconstitutional. This ruling follows a separate decision in 2023 where Namibia’s supreme court ruled to recognise certain same-sex unions […] todayJuly 8, 2024 25
insert_link 2 1 Oshiwambo President Nangolo Mbumba, a pandula ekwatafano liwa po kati ka Namibia na Botwana Omupresident wa Namibia Dr Nangolo Mbumba, okwa ti ekwatafano la Namibia na Botwana ola kalapo oku dja mo nakudiwa. Omutwe wo shilongo edi owe di popya onghela pe yeululo lo pambelewa lo shiindingili sho maulikilo oipindi opaiwana a Swakopmund omo 2024 (SWAITEX). Omulikilo oipindi neudo oku li aunganekwa koshi ye xuku olo ta liti "Ekwatafano lo malongekido mawa oshoyo ouwa weedjo tadi la lakanene eyokomesho ta li kalele mu Africa," […] todayJuly 4, 2024 13 1 2
insert_link Namibia The Namibian athlete with hopes of winning Paralympic gold By Adolf Kaure, via bird story agency Greeted by cheers and hugs, Namibian para-athlete, Chris Kinda together with guide Kelvin Goagoseb was given a heroic welcome at the MTC Dome Indoor Sports Centre in Swakopmund after becoming the first para-athlete from Namibia to win a gold medal when at a Paralympic World Championships. Kinda dashed to victory in the 400m T11 event at the International Paralympic […] todayJuly 3, 2024 21
