insert_link Namibia President urges traditional leaders to tackle rising suicide rates President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at 26th Annual Meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders (Photo: Namibian Presidency on X) As the world marks World Suicide Prevention Day, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on traditional leaders to help address the country’s rising suicide cases. Speaking at the 26th Annual Meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders, she revealed that 542 lives were lost to suicide in 2023/24, with 10 more reported in […] today10 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Political Analyst Weighs in on Traditional Leaders’ Annual Meeting. The 26th Annual Meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders is underway in Ondangwa, Oshana Region. Political analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah highlights the gathering’s importance, where authorities discuss governance, leadership, and community issues. Established in 1997, the Council advises the President on communal land management and other matters affecting communities. today9 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia Issues Warning on Fraudulent Investment Schemes The Bank of Namibia has raised alarms about an increase in fraudulent investment schemes that falsely promise financial support for the nation’s development initiatives. These scams primarily target high-ranking government officials and traditional leaders, exploiting their reputations to gain credibility. The Bank has also observed that religious and traditional leaders are being approached to promote these deceptive schemes within their communities, further misleading the public. The regulator's Josefina Oskar: today23 October, 2024
insert_link Africa Belief in democracy is on the decline in Africa. Traditional institutions can help restore its importance By Vladimir Chlouba, University of Richmond Democracy in Africa has not had a good year. Military juntas from Mali to Niger appear to have cemented their grip on power. Sudan’s democratic dreams were dashed when the country’s two most powerful strongmen opted for war. And there’s now evidence that ordinary Africans may be losing faith in democracy as the best form of government. Afrobarometer, an organisation […] today17 May, 2024
