George Sanzila Parliament has recommended that the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, put on hold the controversial clause relating to the preservation of retirement benefits in the new Financial Institutions and Markets Act, Act No 2 of 2021. They also suggested that the regulations concerned be tabled in parliament for approval before...
The scourge of mis- and disinformation is about to become even more conspicuous, as campaigning for Namibia’s Presidential and National Assembly elections is approaching its business end. Information deputy minister Modestus Amutse said the country faces challenges in regulating social media in Namibia, where mis- and disinformation mostly spreads because most social media companies are...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The high number of hunger-related deaths in the drought-hit Omaheke region has left traditional leaders worried. Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate recently reported that 263 people were admitted to hospital due to malnutrition, while 26 have died of hunger-related cases from January to June this year. Earlier this year, the governor also appealed to...
KARIBIB – In response to a dark chapter in Karibib’s history, the authorities acted swiftly to electrify the town’s Harambee location. Karibib mayor Davey van Wyk said the community has faced numerous challenges due to inadequate lighting and electricity in the area. “The tragic incident involving young Adrian Myne Oswyn has underscored the severe safety...
Rudolf Gaiseb A pastor burnt to death in his church’s orphanage when the corrugated iron building in which he and a child with a disability were sleeping, was reduced to ashes. Elia Geingob (42) and the 14-year-old Oubed Skrywer died in the horrific fire at the Prayer House Church Orphanage in Havana, Windhoek on Sunday....
In an emotional plea, teachers and learners at Hashiyana Primary School in Ongwediva have asked for the reinstatement of their colleague and teacher accused of corporal punishment. Petrus Ndeulita was dismissed after he was found guilty of corporal punishment. Ndeulita allegedly punished a learner by making him hold a chair in the air for an...
Charles Ndeumane Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned that if not used controllably, Artificial Intelligence can lead to laziness and render people ineffective in their duties. This, Nandi-Ndaitwah, affectionately known as NNN, said may pose serious concerns about the development of future leaders. Although she acknowledges theimportance of AI in development, She is concerned as...
Iuze Mukube The Defence Force Foundation has opened a guesthouse in Grootfontein, named Sky Court. It will host military personnel as well as tourists and locals. The opening was inaugurated on Monday by defence minister Frans Kapofi and the chief of the defence force, Martin Kambulu Pinehas. Kapofi emphasised the value of the guesthouse in...
WALVIS BAY – Namibians are being encouraged to eat more fish. This is part of the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust’s (NFCPT) campaign as it marks the 12th National Fish Consumption Day (NFCD). This year’s NFCD will be hosted in Mariental, Hardap’s regional capital. It aims to enhance fish consumption awareness in regions less inclined...