The holiday season poses two problems for the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS), one being fewer blood donors available to donate, as they go on holidays and travel, shop, and prepare for the upcoming festivities. The other challenge is that blood demand increases with motor vehicle accidents on the roads as people travel to...
Daniel Ngesheya (23) was over the moon as he received a brand new welding machine this week, a vital piece of equipment he will make sure he optimally utilises to create amazing work to sell to his clients. Ngesheya and others are some of the beneficiaries who received start up kits to boost their business...
Selected Eco Champions received customised training and mentorship to enhance their skills in driving change, to boost their climate projects. Three Namibians, Julia Heita, Saara Hango, and Mbitjita Kavari attended the Eco-Champions Summit in Kenya from 25 to 29 November, where they met and collaborated with other changemakers from across Africa. Other representative were from Nigeria, Sierra Leone,...
It was on 4 February 2024, slightly past midnight, when then-acting president Nangolo Mbumba, with hands shaking and watery eyes, delivered news that shook the country and the continent – the death of President Hage Geingob. Mbumba, an old ally and friend of the late Geingob, sat on a couch as he mumbled, with a...
The TransNamib polling station in the Windhoek West constituency accommodated about 5 900 voters who were fortunate enough to cast their ballots after the extended period, the Electoral Commission of Namibia stated. In the scorching heat, Namibians braced for the unbearable weather, and ultimately voted in the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The ECN,...
As Namibia strives to achieve its developmental goals, it is imperative that the country tackles the scourge of fraud and ultimately combat its insidious threat, says the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE) president Lehana Nel. The ACFE, a global organisation, recently established a chapter in Namibia, signalling a new era in the fight against...
The City of Windhoek hosted its first Kapana Festival, celebrating culture and the community with freshly grilled meat, sizzling hot off the coals, and savour the authentic smokey flavours. The event was well received and attended by delicacy lovers from across the city. DJ London, DJ Siya, Unde JC, were the headliners for the two-day...
Namibia has welcomed the decision by the International Criminal Court to issue a warrants of arrest for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. International relations executive director Penda Naanda said although this decision was long overdue, it is a step in...
The recently-held annual Model United Nations Namibia (MUNNAM) conference recognised high school students for their contributions. The conference, co-hosted by UN Namibia, the British High Commission and the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, provided an opportunity for students to engage in a simulated UN General Assembly session that centred on gender equality and women’s...
OSIRE – Young women in the Osire Refugee Camp, driven by determination and a desire for self-sufficiency, have initiated a project focused on the production of sanitary pads. The Sanitary Pad-Making Initiative seeks to enhance menstrual hygiene management, improve economic opportunities and empower marginalised women by equipping them with skills in the sustainable production of...