Author: Julia Heita
TEACHERS THREATEN GOVERNMENT OVER SALARIES
By: Vetondouua Tjivikua & Tjizouje Kazombungo Secretary-General of Teacher Union of Namibia, Mahongora Kavihuha, has threatened to take unspecified action against the government if teachers’ salaries are not adjusted. This comes after the government decided to freeze public service salaries…
MALARIA CASES INCREASE IN THE NORTHERN REGIONS
By: Hellen Andreas Malaria cases in the four northern regions have increased over the last year, showing that the disease continues to be a health hazard. In January 2022, the Ohangwena region recorded a total of 396 cases in comparison…
ZAMBEZI RECORDS 333 GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE CASES
By: Pricilla Mukokobi Police in the Zambezi region recorded 333 gender-based violence cases in 2021 compared to 238 in 2020. The number recorded in 2021 is higher than the 249 registered in 2019. Head of the gender-based violence protection sub-division…
IRAN NAMIBIAN SCHOLARSHIPS IRK PDM
By: Andrew Kathindi The popular democratic movement (PDM) has taken issue with the Iranian embassy in Windhoek, asking that details regarding scholarship hopefuls be sent to, among others, the Swapo party for consideration. In a letter dated 14 January…
KASI VIBE BOUNCES BACK
By: Envaalde Matheus The Kasi Vibe Event has made a significant impact on many Namibian entrepreneurs since its first edition held in August 2017. This local social and entrepreneurial event usually takes place twice a year, in March and August,…
UNAM RUNDU CAMPUS BANS UNVACCINATED FROM HOSTELS
By: Annakleta Haikera – Rundu Students at the Unam campus in Rundu claim that they have been turned away from registering for accommodation in the hostels because they are not vaccinated. According to the Student Representative Council (SRC) at the…
DJ CASTRO’S VIDEO PULLS NUMBERS ON YOUTUBE
By: Envaalde. T Matheus and Rosa Teixeira Who would have ever imagined local boys from Otjiwarongo would make a heavy feature with top South African Nonkwazi that would catch so much attention on social media platforms? This is undoubtedly a…
REHOBOTH DEFIED MINISTER ON US$6,5M GUARANTEE LETTER
By: Marshallino Beukes The urban development minister’s office had advised Rehoboth Town Council not to issue the US$6,5m guarantee letter to Jaquin Consulting Agency until they had resolved all matters. Rehoboth Town Council issued a letter for a guarantee to…
BANK WINDHOEK’S DEPOSIT ATMS NOW IN 10 TOWNS
By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus Cash depositing is nomore limited to 8h00 to 15h30 Monday to Saturday, but economic agents can now perform their depositing transaction at their convenience. This is possible as banking facilitators invested in cash-accepting ATMs around the country….
CLIMATE CHANGE IN AFRICA AND THE COST OF ‘JUST TRANSITION’
By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus Africa does not only have a weak adaptive capacity when it comes to climate change, but its poor countries spend 40-60% of their income on food. Moreover, the continent’s temperature is rising twice the global rate due…