News as at May 6, 2024, 11:29 pm
Namibia Reaches Key Milestone in Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B
- [WHO-AFRO] Windhoek -- Namibia has become the first country in Africa - and the first high-burden country in the world - to reach a significant milestone on the path towards eliminating vertical mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and viral hepatitis B.
Concerns Raised Over G7 Diamond Routing Through Belgium
- [Namibian] Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) has shared president Nangolo Mbumba's concerns over the implications of new G7 regulations requiring all non-Russian diamonds destined for G7 countries to be routed through a single verification node in Belgium.
Namibia's Unique Desert Lions Threatened By Drought and Human Conflict
- [RFI] Namibia - Namibia's unique desert-adapted lions, which eke out a living in the harsh Kunene Region in the country's north-west, have declined up to 21 percent over the past year due to a drought-induced drop in prey and conflict with humans.
Namibians Borrowing Less
- [Namibian] Namibians are currently spending less on debt, compared to what they have in the past.
Plans Afoot for Namibia's First Salmon Farm
- [Namibian] The construction of the country's first ever Atlantic salmon farm has started, placing Namibia at the frontline of African salmon production.
Swakop Rebrands
- [Namibian] Swakopmund has revealed a new logo which represents the spirit of the community.
IPC Says Workers' Day Not a Political Platform, Yet Calls for Vote
- [Namibian] In a moment of irony, the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) issued a statement on Workers' Day (1 May) that the day should not merely be used as a political stage, but in the same statement urged Namibians to vote for them in the upcoming national elections to champion workers' rights and social justice.
Nambrew Boosts Namibian Rugby
- [Namibian] Namibian rugby received a boost on Tuesday when Namibia Breweries announced a N$3 million sponsorship for the coming year.
From Self-Confessed Cocaine Addict to Murder Suspect
- [Namibian] Wentzel Maasdorp, the alleged suspect in the murder case of Delia Maasdorp (40), who was found dead in her flat in Klein Windhoek on Sunday, was a cocaine addict for almost 13 years.
Angula Promises 500,000 New Jobs in Presidential Bid
- [Namibian] Indepedent presidential candidate for the upcoming elections, Ally Angula, is promising to create 500 000 new jobs over the next three years - a promise some experts see as wishful thinking.
Walvis Bay to Probe Redforce Over Debt Collection Contract
- [Namibian] Walvis Bay municipality lawyer Richard Metcalfe has issued a statement saying the municipality will investigate how RedForce Debt Management got a debt collection contract with the local authority.
Transkalahari Corridor Secretariat Cycled From Pretoria to Swakopmund
- [Namibia Economist] A group of 30 cyclists journeyed from South Africa to Namibia as part of the Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat's (TKCS) 20 year anniversary celebration. The group which included ten cyclists each from South Africa, Botswana and Namibia, received a heroic welcome at Swakopmund on Monday, where the journey ended.
The Rise of 'Militant' Unions in Namibia
- [Namibian] As Namibia joins the rest of the world in celebrating Workers' Day tomorrow, most unionists in the country feel the financial situation is tough for many workers.
Namibia's Financial System Is Healthy, Says Central Bank Governor
- [Namibian] The governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab, has described Namibia's financial system as healthy amid persistent inflation.
Farmers Tips Learn About the Kalahari Red Goats
- [New Era] The indigenous Kalahari Red goats arrived in South Africa and Namibia with migrating tribes from the north of Africa. Early records describe lob-eared goats in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape, as well as in areas of Namibia.
Pressure Group Accuses Environment Ministry Of Covering Up 'Murder' of Fisherman
- [Namibian] The Namibian Lives Matter Movement (NLMM) claims the environment ministry is protecting anti-poaching unit officials who allegedly murdered Lubinda Samupwa (24) in the Nkasa Rupara Park in the Zambezi region. ]
Woman Found Dead in Flat
- [New Era] The lifeless body of 40-year-old Angelique Delia Maasdorp was discovered at her flat in Klein Windhoek, wrapped and tied up in blankets on Sunday.
Central Bank Broadens Financial Inclusion With Instant Payment Project
- [Namibia Economist] The Bank of Namibia (BoN) last week launched the Instant Payment Project with the intent of broadening financial inclusion through essential and affordable financial services to all with the focus particularly on the rural and informal settlements as they face logistical and financial challenges in accessing conventional banking services.
Using the Value of Diamonds for Upliftment
- [New Era] TaTe Diamonds, an investment holding company headquartered in Windhoek, is on a mission to become a fully vertically-integrated Namibian-owned diamond company operating internationally among other leading diamond companies.
Namibia Credited for South Africa's Freedom
- [New Era] South African High Commissioner to Namibia Thenjiwe Ethel Mtintso says Namibia played a critical role in the freedom and democracy of her nation.
Fuel Hike On Cards As Oil Prices On Upward Trend
- [New Era] The petrol price will go up by 70 cents per litre, while both grades of diesel will increase by 40 cents a litre this Thursday. This means the price at port of import will be N$23 per litre for petrol, N$22.17 per litre for diesel 50ppm and N$22.37 per litre for diesel 10ppm.
Belgium's King Phillipe in Windhoek Today
- [New Era] Belgium's King Phillipe will arrive in Windhoek this afternoon on a five-day State visit.
Electricity's Inevitable Price Shocker
- [New Era] Tough times are predicted for electricity consumers as Namibians need to prepare to face an expected double-digit electricity hike.
Redforce Lodges Urgent Application
- [New Era] Walvis Bay -- RedForce debt management company has lodged an urgent application in the High Court of Namibia, after the five-year debt-collecting contract they signed with the Walvis Bay municipality was cancelled on Thursday by the council.
Social Grants Abuse Irks Omaheke Leaders
- [New Era] The widespread exploitation of government social grants' recipients by both business owners and cash loan sharks has drawn the ire of Omaheke's top leaders.
Nored Employee Was Sole Breadwinner
- [Namibian] The brother of the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) employee who died while attending to a power failure at Okongo has described his death as a great loss to the family.
Energy Retains Title
- [New Era] Local boxer Fillipus 'Energy' Nghitumbwa showcased a remarkable performance in defending his WBO international super-bantamweight title against China's DeKang Wang in the MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing Academy's Dr Hage Geingob Boxing Bonanza.
Namibia Struggles With Delay in Rollout of HPV Vaccine
- [VOA] Namibia is recognized as one of the few African nations to reach continental health targets outlined in the Abuja Declaration, allocating at least 15% of its national budget to health.
Rayners Hits Five to Boost Stellenbosch's CAF Hopes
- [Namibian] Stellenbosch forward Iqraam Rayners scored five goals in the race between his club and Orlando Pirates to finish South African Premiership runners-up and book a CAF Champions League place.
All Protocolobserved Se Moer!
- [Namibian] Let's face it, Namibians and official events have a complicated relationship.