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12 Mar

Churches can assist to combat the effects of climate change

National News

Niël Terblanché In an urgent call to action against the escalating threat of climate change, churches and faith-based organizations across Namibia have been urged to leverage their influential platforms for environmental stewardship. The call was made at a workshop organized by the Roman Catholic Church’s Archdiocese in Windhoek. The event, held in Karibib in the Erongo Region, was aimed at rousing the church’s involvement in combating climate change at the grassroots level. Environmental scientist Dr Innocent Haingura, speaking at the Pastoral Parish Council Workshop, stressed the crucial position churches hold in society. “Churches have a unique platform to make a…

12 Mar

RND lauded for its role in business growth and entrepreneurship development

National NewsRND lauded for its role in business growth and entrepreneurship development

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Industrialization and Trade has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering the development and expansion of local businesses and entrepreneurship in Namibia. This pledge was emphasized by Minister Lucia Iipumbu during the recent inauguration of the new premises of Regto Ndemufayo David Holdings (RND) in Windhoek. Iipumbu pointed to RND’s noteworthy journey of growth and lauded the company’s substantial contributions to job creation and skills development in the country. “RND Holdings exemplifies the dynamic spirit of Namibian entrepreneurship, having emerged as a leading entity through its commitment to innovation and excellence,” Iipumbu said. She commended the company…

12 Mar

MTC 4Life project boosted by injection of N$1.5 million

National NewsMTC 4Life project boosted by injection of N$1.5 million

Martin Endjala True to its nature to serve and continue to improve the lives of ordinary Namibians, Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC), has allocated a total of N$1.5 million for the second undertaking of the MTC 4Life project. The project is part of MTC’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiative which aims to empower aspiring and existing young entrepreneurs across various trades in the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector. Launched in 2022, the socio-economic development project will provide training and upskilling programs to 40 young Namibians between the ages of 18 and 35 to gain practical and entrepreneurial skills in eight…

12 Mar

Midweek Review : FNB Women Super League:

SportsFC Ongos Ladies, Midweek Review : FNB Women Super League:

The FNB Women Super League witnessed an explosion of goals in Rounds 12 and 13 as teams battled it out to solidify their positions in the league standings. In Round 12, V Power Angels FC clashed with NUST Babes FC in a closely contested match that ended with a narrow 1-0 victory for V Power Angels FC. Despite a valiant effort from NUST Babes FC. Meanwhile, FC Ongos Ladies demonstrated their dominance as they secured a commanding 3-0 win over Arrows Ladies FC. With a clinical display of attacking football, FC Ongos Ladies left their opponents struggling to contain their…

12 Mar

Businessman and political activist Amunyela denies resigning from Swapo

National NewsBusinessman and political activist Amunyela denies resigning from Swapo

Stefanus Nashama Northern businessman and a well-known Swapo Party activist, Sigo Amunyela, has refuted claims that he has resigned from the ruling party to join the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC). According to Amunyela, his Facebook account has been hacked by an anonymous person after losing his cell phone last year. “The account is fake, I have never and will not resign from Swapo to join the IPC or any other political parties. Even if I do, that is not the way I will do it,” said Amunyela. This follows after posts on his Facebook and his other social media…

12 Mar

Namibia’s Banana Project a step closer to self-sufficiency

National NewsNamibia’s Banana Project a step closer to self-sufficiency

Niël Terblanché Namibia has initiated a pioneering banana industry development trial that will take the country closer to agricultural self-sufficiency and innovation, With the planting of 2,222 banana seedlings at Mango Vuluzi farm, located in the Singalamwe area of the Zambezi region, the endeavour, known as the Banana Project, is a significant investment in the country’s agricultural sector. This project, a collaborative effort between the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) and AvaGro, focuses on a one-hectare plot and involves the cultivation of two distinct banana varieties, the Grand Naine and Williams, through tissue culture techniques. The Banana Project is aimed at…

12 Mar

Locust swarms ravage crops in Zambezi Region

National News

Niël Terblanché Swarms of red locusts have inflicted extensive damage on crops and vegetation in the Zambezi Region, specifically within the Lake Liambezi and Old Masokotwani areas. The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has sounded the alarm over the crisis, revealing that these devastating swarms have also been detected in flood zones along the Zambezi River as well as places in the Ohangwena Region. Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, the Executive Director of the ministry, announced the immediate deployment of extermination teams to the affected zones. She said these teams are tasked with conducting intensive surveillance and commencing ground spraying efforts…

12 Mar

A 20-year-old man commits suicide with cousin’s gun

National NewsA 20-year-old man commits suicide with cousin’s gun

Hertta-Maria Amutenja A 20-year-old man is reported to have committed suicide this past weekend by shooting himself in the head with his cousin’s gun at Wanaheda in Windhoek. According to the Namibian Police’s crime report, Salomo Neyonga Valombolas’s lifeless body was found in a pool of blood with a gunshot wound to the head and a gun next to him inside the toilet. “It is reported that the deceased’s cousin who lives with him was woken up by the sound of a gunshot, and noticed that the deceased was not in his room and his firearm which he placed under…

12 Mar

Otavi Magistrate’s Court set for full refurbishment

National NewsOtavi Magistrate’s Court set for full refurbishment

Niël Terblanché Plans to renovate the Otavi Magistrate’s Court have been announced, following a visit by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Capital Projects and Legal Affairs. The decision by the standing committee indicates a potential turning point for a broader renovation campaign of judicial infrastructure in the central northern parts of Namibia. The committee’s fact-finding mission to Otavi was part of a broader assessment of court facilities across the Otjozondjupa Region. The dilapidated state of Otavi’s court facilities prompted the immediate call for action. Tjekero Tweya, the chairperson of the committee, voiced concerns over the current conditions at the Otavi…

12 Mar

Collaborative initiative aimed at sustainable healthcare

National NewsCollaborative initiative aimed at sustainable healthcare

Niël Terblanché Healthcare providers have joined forces with the healthcare funding industry to foster a sustainable future for the healthcare sector. This strategic collaboration is a crucial move designed to revolutionise the healthcare landscape in Namibia and is spearheaded by the Namibia Association of Medical Aid Funds (Namaf), which has announced the formation of the Healthcare Provider Working Group and the Healthcare Provider Forum. According to Namaf, the new platform aims to harness a wide array of functional expertise from healthcare providers to identify and resolve potential issues proactively, thereby minimizing costly mistakes, rework, and miscommunication. Namaf’s initiative reflects a…