News as at May 10, 2024, 12:34 am
Concern Over Declining Social Security Grants
- [Namibian] Labour expert Herbert Jauch has raised concerns over the decline in payout amounts and beneficiaries of social security grants, which is unusual considering the ever-growing population.
Truck Drivers Warned of Hijackers in South Africa
- [Namibian] The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has advised haulage truck drivers going to and from South Africa to travel in convoys to minimise the chances of being hijacked.
LGBTQI+ Community Statement On Violence Against Members
- [Namibian] The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI+) community in Namibia hereby expresses our deep concern over the deadly violence meted out to members of our community in recent months.
Usakos Strategic Vision Overrides Political Differences - Mayor
- [Namibia Economist] The Mayor of Usakos, H.W. Irene Simeon-Kurtz urged policymakers to set aside their political differences and work together to grow the country's economy.
Justice Minister Ejected From Parliament By Speaker
- [New Zimbabwe] THE Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Ziyambi Ziyambi was yesterday ejected from the National Assembly by Speaker Jacob Mudenda.
Anti-Poaching Unit Accused of Terror
- [New Era] Namibians bordering Etosha National Park say it is just a matter of time before they resort to vigilante tactics to defend themselves against the police.
Accused Bought 20 Litres Wine - After 'Murder, Robbery'
- [New Era] One of the men accused of the gruesome murder of an elderly couple allegedly bought 20 litres of box wine with the stolen money from his victims.
National Pride Before Money - Benjamin
- [Namibian] The unsavoury Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) prize money squabble has been put to bed, says Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin.
Maize Meal Price Set to Go Up
- [Namibian] The price of the staple white maize is likely to shoot up after the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) set the floor price delivered to millers from 1 to 14 May at N$7 554,37 per tonne.
Namibia Officers Kill 2 Alleged Poachers
- [VOA] Windhoek, Namibia -- Two alleged poachers were recently shot to death by Namibian law enforcement officials who say the men had opened fire on police while being pursued for suspected poaching in the Etosha National Park.
World Bank Loan to Namibia Supports Renewable Energy Integration
- [World Bank] Windhoek -- --Today marks the approval of Namibia's first ever World Bank financed energy project, aimed at improving the reliability of the country's transmission network and enabling increased integration of renewable energy into the country's electricity system. The $138.5 million will be implemented by the national electricity utility, NamPower.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. ]
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.
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.