SEOUL – Eleven countries, including South Korea, the United States and Japan, will launch a new joint mechanism to monitor North Korea sanctions’ violations, Seoul’s foreign ministry said yesterday. The decision follows Russia’s decision to veto the renewal of a panel of United Nations’ (UN) experts monitoring international sanctions on North Korea in March, effectively...
Iuze Mukube Managing mental health issues is difficult enough, but dealing with them during pregnancy has a significant influence on both the mother’s and child’s wellbeing. It is, therefore, critical to treat maternal mental health issues as soon as possible. Oftentimes, these issues, which can range from extreme anxiety to post-partum depression, go undetected but...
For the past two years, Namibia has been the centre of attraction worldwide so far as green hydrogen is concerned, and notably, a series of large-scale-project launches has positioned Namibia as a destination for green energy project developers and financiers alike. Shockingly, the recent various political parties’ manifestos that I perused did not say much...
Trustees are responsible for identifying dependants and nominees, distributing death benefits fairly based on relevant factors and determining the most suitable payment method for beneficiaries. The allocation of death benefits is a sensitive and often disputed aspect of pension fund management. Section 37C of the Pension Funds Act 24 of 1956 governs the distribution of...
Charles Ndeumane A 31-year-old male resident of Omindaba village in Omusati region was allegedly attacked by two male suspects, who repeatedly hit him with stones on the head. The victim succumbed to injuries a day later. The police in Omusati reported that 31-year-old Paulinis Shiwana Immanuel was brutally attacked by two suspects on Saturday evening...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has rejected the applications of three independent presidential candidates Ally Angula, Jeremiah Kaambo and Elsie Chen. The announcement was made at the commission’s public sitting yesterday at its headquarters. They extended the sitting until today, giving the candidates time to correct their mistakess. The extension will also...
Charles Ndeumane Aalumentu yaali mositopolwa shaMusati oya ponokele omulumentu gwomimvo 31 ndele taye mu dhenge nomamanya komutse noku mu thanga. Nakuninga oshihakanwa okwa hulitha esiku lya landula. Opolisi yaMusati oya lopota kutya omulumentu omukalimo gwomomukunda Omindaba Paulinus Shiwana Immanuel okwa hulitha sho a dhengwa nomamanya lwiikando oyindji komutse nokuthangwa kaafekelwa yaali, gumwe omunamimvo 33 nomukwawo...
Auleria Wakudumo Michael Amushelelo okwe likufa mo momusholondodo wovaleli vongudu Landless People’s Movement (LPM), va hoololwa va ye komutumba wopashiwana. Amushelelo oo he liufana ‘The peoples general’ okwa li pondodo 31 momusholondodo ashike edina laye okwe likufa mo yee mwene shaashi vati okuwete ina longa sha sha wana mongudu opo ngeno a fiyafanepo navakwao mokuya...
Lahja Nashuuta Breaking barriers and thriving in a male-dominated sector, Linea Naikete is dominating the skies with grace, poise and humility as one of the youngest female military pilot in the Land of the Brave. Naikete (29) showed off her skills during the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) Airforce flyover parade at this year’s Heroes Day celebration...
NEW YORK – US aircraft manufacturer Boeing unveiled measures meant to replenish its cash flow yesterday, including an intention to raise up to US$25 billion, as it navigates recurrent production problems and a major US strike. In a regulatory filing, the aviation giant indicated plans to raise the funds by selling stock and debt. It...