The ‘Leaving No One Behind’ project seeks to promote the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of young mothers through livelihood skills training and information-sharing on gender-based violence (GBV) and SRHR.
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G7 diamond restrictions to adversely impact Namibia – Alweendo
In May this year, the G7 grouping of seven major industrial countries announced that they are considering measures to restrict the sale of Russian diamonds.
Massive uranium deposit discovered in Erongo
Preliminary findings from exploration conducted in the Erongo region indicate the presence of a massive new uranium deposit.
Namfisa ensures over N$3.8 million is paid back
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) is entrusted with the crucial task of regulating and supervising financial institutions and intermediaries to ensure a stable and fair non-banking financial sector.
Financial constraints hamper AMTA operations… labelled a white elephant
Namibia Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency (AMTA) has divulged shortfalls stemming from limited financial resources coupled with low production from local farmers as some of the major limitations prohibiting the full execution of the agency mandate and planned activities.
Sim registration queues aggravate
Residents in northern Namibia are observed daily at various Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) Self-Service Centres in long queues hoping to beat the deadline of 31 December and avoid discontinuation of their SIM cards.
City not letting RedForce go
In the midst of its residents’ outcry against RedForce, the City of Windhoek is adamant that it would keep the services of its debt collector.
‘Abusive’ principal, teacher await hearing
A school principal who stands accused of abuse of learners and is said to have been ruling the school through fear, is set for a disciplinary hearing next year.
Pope’s LGBTQ+ blessings not appreciated by all
The recent landmark decision by the Vatican’s doctrinal office to allow Roman Catholic Church priests to bless unions between same-sex couples, and endorsed by Pope Francis, has invoked mixed reactions amongst the public and churches.
No bail for rape-accused nurse
A 27-year-old male nurse arrested for allegedly raping a 36-year woman, was denied bail yesterday by the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court.