Founding President Sam Nujoma, in his birthday wishes to President Hage Geingob this week, said the head of state is up to the task to lead the country amid the Covid-19 pandemic. “Your birthday comes at a time of great peril for our country and the world when the Covid-19 pandemic is sweeping the...
The Editors’ Forum of Namibia (EFN) has warned against hostility towards the media by local politicians and private newsmakers. EFN chairperson Frank Steffen was in particular reacting to the latest incidence where a screenshot message went viral, reportedly authored by Nampa news editor Maggy Thomas, who summoned a reporter, Edward Mumbuu, after he had...
MTN Namibia and The GridOnline have taken the Namibian ICT sector a stride forward, as the parties signed their first commercial contract for bulk data transmission services. The GridOnline is a service offering by NamPower. This significant event demonstrates another example of corporates consolidating efforts to propel the national and Southern African ICT sector forward...
The board is pleased to announce that Mcube has been listed on the Development Capital Board of the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) as a Capital Pool Company (CPC) on Friday, 31 July 2020. “The listing of Mcube may be the catalyst needed to increase the number and diversity of local companies represented on the Namibian...
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) yesterday confirmed one of its Walvis Bay staff has contracted Covid-19. As a consequence, all DBN staff members of Walvis Bay are being tested and are in quarantine until further notice. The branch is closed until further notice and will be disinfected during that period. In the interim, staff...
Economic, social and political empowerment are important tools in fighting gender-based violence and achieving gender equality in Namibia. The role of policymakers was the main objective of the exchange platform organised on 24 July by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in partnership with REGAIN TRUST. Members of parliament, representatives from civil society, government and academics participated in the second...
The prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) may be generally regarded as a type of weed or unwanted plant, but this drought resistant plant could be the next best thing as an alternative livestock feed. The plant, also known as spineless cactus or simply cactus pear, is the most agronomical vital species for the production of edible...
Disease can have various causes. Some of these causes are germs such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. The following is a list of situations that could result in sheep/goats becoming sick. Dirty surroundings Keeping sheep/goats in a dirty kraal could result in them eating food or drinking water contaminated with droppings. These droppings may contain...
Kenya Airways (KQ) resumed its international passenger services on Saturday, 1 August, following the easing of movement restrictions as directed by President Uhuru Kenyatta. The first international flights on 1 August departed to London, Dubai, Addis Ababa, Kigali, Dar es Salaam and Lusaka. During August a gradual increase is expected in the network with flights...
Ever had difficulties preventing your cattle from eating all forms of dirt in the form of plastic bags, dry bones, cloths or even wire? Such actions by cattle are not unique to your herd only – it is a universal occurrence associated with diet-related problems. Cattle that do not get enough food, or if their...