Category: News
CLIMATE CHANGE, THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING
By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus The 2022 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report on climate change suggests a reduction in ground cover and reduced net primary productivity by 2080 for Namibia. The study estimated changes in grass biomass ranging from…
KAPOFI DENIES “SEX FOR PROMOTION” ALLEGATIONS FOR FEMALE NAVY OFFICIALS
By: Pricilla Mukokobi Defence minister Frans Kapofi has denied allegations that there are incidences of “sex for promotions” at the Navy Army Base. PDM parliamentarian Johannes Martin, last month, quizzed Kapofi on whether these allegations were true. “There have been…
DON’T GET EXCITED ABOUT OIL. IT’S NOT OURS – GEINGOB
By: Staff Writer President Hage Geingob said the discovery of oil in Namibia should not excite people to think that manna has come to earth. The French company, TotalEnergies announced last month that they had discovered massive oil reserves off…
COVID-19 TURNED THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN – MUINJANGUE
By: Pricilla Mukokobi Deputy minister of health Esther Utjiua Muinjangue says that people live in difficult times, and diseases such as Covid-19 has turned the world upside down. She said this at a press conference in Windhoek this week. The…
NAFAU, SHOPRITE SIGN EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT
By: Ludorf Iyambo On Friday, Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) and Shoprite Namibia signed an agreement for Shoprite workers to be represented by the former only. Willem Absalom, deputy general secretary of Nafau and Karen Smith, the retail’s…
THEY CAN’T EVEN SPEAK ENGLISH…OMUTHIYA IPC COUNCILLOR DRAGS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
By: Justicia Shipena Omuthiya Independent Patriots of Change (IPC) councillor Petrina Shiindi says the management committee of the Omuthiya Local Authority is not complying with the local authorities act. Shiindi said this on Thursday as she submitted a motion…
PDM YOUTH LEAGUE CALL TO BOYCOTT INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
By: PRISCILLA MUKOKOBI The PDM’s Youth League has called on Namibians to boycott the celebration of Independence Day. According to media reports, government has earmarked N$25 million. According to the PDM youth league, acting secretary-general Yvette Araes, the N$25…
PROTECT SOCIETY FROM MURDER-FOR-HIRE PERSONS – JUDGE
By: Justicia Shipena High Court judge Johanna Sailonga says that members of the society have to be protected from dangerous individuals such as Annastancia Nalucha Lubinda together with her co-accused, David Kondjara and Donald Hindjou. Sailonga said this on Friday…
ANOTHER PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR DR NDUME
Staff Writer The Lions Club International will receive a humanitarian award for her dedication to humanitarian service and medical contributions to the world. Dr Helena Ndume is the Chief of Ophthalmology at Windhoek Central Hospital. She is a partner to…
MOST NAMIBIANS WANT GOVT TO BAN PLASTIC USE – AFROBAROMETER
Staff Writer A recent Afrobarometer survey found out that more Namibians are calling on the government to ban the production and use of plastic bags. The survey also says that where environmental-protection policies threaten jobs and incomes, Namibians are sharply…