October 18, 2024 - Inspiration Station

BUSINESS TODAY | Over 160 to participate in 2024 Keetmanshoop Agricultural and Industrial Show

Over 160 exhibitors from various sectors, including corporations, small-scale farmers, and SMEs, will participate in the 2024 Keetmanshoop Agricultural and Industrial Show. Organizers promise visitors an entertaining, informative, and business-focused event. The annual expo is hosted by the Keetmanshoop Show Society in collaboration with the Keetmanshoop Municipality, the ||Kharas Regional Council, and the Office of […]

Health Ministry promotes workplace mental health with dance initiative

The Ministry of Health and Social Services is prioritizing mental health in the workplace through initiatives like dancing, aimed at boosting happiness and reducing stress by releasing endorphins—positive hormones that promote well-being. In line with global efforts to improve mental health awareness, the Health Ministry has embraced dance as a form of therapy, recognizing its […]

Orange-Senqu River Survey highlights declining water quality

The recently launched Orange-Senqu River Basin Third Joint Survey Report has raised concerns about the declining water quality in the river basin. The survey, conducted by the Orange-Senqu River Basin Commission (ORASECOM), was presented during an event in Aussenkehr. Covering nearly one million square kilometres across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Lesotho, the Orange-Senqu River […]

#NAMIBIAVOTES2024 | Political parties react to awarding of ballot ender

Several political parties are demanding answers after the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) awarded the ballot paper printing tender for the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections to a South African company, Ren-Form CC. The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) is seeking clarity from the ECN after the bidding process for the tender was abruptly canceled […]

Turkish Embassy boosts drought relief programme

The Turkish Embassy has donated food aid worth approximately N$350,000 to support Namibia’s drought relief efforts. This donation comes in response to the state of emergency declared due to this year’s drought. The aid includes 2,000 kilograms of maize, 760 litres of cooking oil, 1,000 kilograms of canned fish, and 500 kilograms of soya mince, […]

1.6 million Namibians projected to be food insecure

The Integrated Food Security Organisation warns that around 1.6 million Namibians may face food insecurity between now and March 2025. The El Niño climate phenomenon, impacting crop production, livestock pastures, and water resources, is seen as a major driver of this crisis. Speaking at a World Food Day event in Gobabis, Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate, […]

SPYL equipped with social media skills

A three-day workshop on social and multimedia, organized by the Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) in the ||Kharas Region, commenced today (Friday) in Keetmanshoop. Thirty participants from all seven constituencies of the region are taking part in the workshop, which aims to equip young Swapo Party members with the skills to enhance the party’s presence […]

#NAMIBIAVOTES2024 | NEFF threatens election disruption over ECN tender dispute

The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) has vowed to disrupt the upcoming National Assembly and Presidential elections if the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) does not heed its demands concerning a contentious tender awarded to the South African company Ren-Form for printing and distributing ballot papers. “The Namibian people must rise up and reject this […]

Oshana Police increase visibility in crime hotspots

The police in Oshana continue to increase police visibility patrols to curb crime in hotspot areas. The police opened a satellite police station at Oshoopala informal settlement at Oshakati. Oshoopala, which was previously known as Amunghambya, has over the years been a crime hotspot area and a haven for criminals. The regional commander in Oshana, […]

Luderitz and Aus settlement transformation

The town of Luderitz and Aus Settlement in the ||Karas Region are poised to undergo significant transformation, driven by new developments in green hydrogen and in the oil and gas industry. The transformation plans were unveiled at a two-day long Luderitz stakeholders conference this week, aimed at fostering collaboration among key stakeholders and setting a […]