Namibia Traditional circumcisers unbothered by USAID suspension https://youtu.be/CEy8m2T4UoY By: Ketemba Tjipepa Traditional circumcisers see no need to panic over the suspension of USAID, including circumcision initiatives. Male circumcision involves surgically removing the foreskin . Traditional circumcisers use knives or blades to circumcise, starting on babies as early as eight months. Manjeme Hepute is an elder who is well informed about traditional circumcisions. Hepute says traditional circumcisers will continue circumcising as they have for years, without funding […] today24 February, 2025
Namibia African seismologists meet in Windhoek to boost regional seismic collaboration By: Hertha Ekandjo Various African seismologist are currently attending a three day assembly in Windhoek, where they are discussing, collaborating and promoting better coordination on regional seismic monitoring. This is the 4th General Assembly of the African Seismological Commission (AfSC) being hosted by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. The assembly is focusing on, among other topics, the seismological network of Namibia and will review seismicity and earthquake events […] today24 February, 2025
Namibia First Corporate Breakfast of the Year at FNB Namibia Cricket Ground Cricket Namibia successfully hosted its first Corporate Breakfast of the year at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground, bringing together valued sponsors, partners, and stakeholders. This event serves as a platform for fostering business connections, exploring collaboration opportunities, and strengthening relationships within the cricket and our corporate community. This year’s gathering was particularly special as it was hosted at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground—soon to be the official home of cricket […] today21 February, 2025
Dr. Sam Nujoma Gabi Schneider Full Interview on Sam Nujoma https://youtu.be/D5U9ri6LYE8 By: Selma Taapopi Future Media's One Africa TV talks to Dr. Gabi Schneider who co-supervised Nujoma's thesis titled Copper: Its geology and economic impact on development in Namibia, Zambia and DRC. Watch on oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays. today21 February, 2025
Dr. Sam Nujoma Bernard Haufiku – Full interview on Sam Nujoma https://youtu.be/wbmTV6Pa1HY By: Envaalde Matheus Future Media's One Africa TV talks to former health minister Bernard Haufiku, about his memories of Dr Sam Nujoma. Watch on oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays. today20 February, 2025
Business / Economics Bank CEO`s discuss industry development By: Hertha Ekandjo Chief Executive Officers (CEO’s) in the banking sector this week convened a roundtable engagement to discuss critical industry developments including climate risk, cybersecurity threats and regulatory priorities. The meeting, hosted by the Bank of Namibia and titled Chief CEO Roundtable Engagement, was themed "Setting the Scene and Driving Impact for 2025". The engagement was attended by the CEO’s of banks and key non-banking financial institutions such as […] today20 February, 2025
Namibia Zambezi man assaulted and robbed while answering nature’s call By: Jackson Kuntela A 36-year-old resident of Singalamwe village in Zambezi Region sustained injuries to his head, chest, and hands after being attacked by an unknown man while responding to the call of nature. Muyoyeta Simasiku said he wanted to use a toilet while in Katima Mulilo on Wednesday, where he and other relatives had driven to prepare for his late grandmother’s funeral. Muyoyeta narrated that he drove to a […] today20 February, 2025
Namibia NCRST explores green hydrogen collaborations in Germany By: Hertha Ekandjo The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) recently took part in discussions focused on green hydrogen related research projects at the RWTH Aachen University in Germany. The discussions were part of a research chair programme which was attended by NCRST researcher, Simeon Hamukoshi. The discussions centred around green hydrogen which is a rapidly emerging technology in Namibia and the research projects focused on electrolysis, fuel […] today19 February, 2025
Namibia Kavango West horticulture farmers learn from Omusati small scale farmers https://youtu.be/DtAugiYodQ4 By: Ellen Shihepo 22 farmers from the Kavango West region visited Olushandja in the Omusati region on Friday for a Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) sponsored agricultural exposure engagement. The Deputy Director of Kavango West rural services, Elizabeth Mupiri, says the visit was part of recommendations from the 2024 Kavango West Agriculture Conference. The initiative was a collaboration between the FAO, ministry of agriculture and Kavango West regional […] today19 February, 2025
