The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners has established a new chapter, signaling a new era in the fight against fraud and corruption. The new chapter intends to strengthen the network of fraud experts, raise awareness about the dangers of fraud, and promote a culture of integrity and accountability. The ACFE is a global organisation with […]
The business community in Zambezi says negative public perception and bureaucracy are affecting the growth of indigenous businesses in the region. Owning a business is not easy for many, and the challenge is believed to be bigger for indigenous business owners, who are expected to prove beyond doubt that their businesses would stand the test […]
Total Energies has awarded three start-up entrepreneurs N$132,000 to boost their business. Total Energies has a Start-Upper Project that empowers young entrepreneurs while also providing a platform to showcase innovative ideas and solutions. This is vital for fostering economic growth and development across Africa. The project focuses on celebrating entrepreneurial skills in 32 countries in […]
Parents of a one-month-old baby, Khan||an Kaesie, who died three years ago, are pleading with health authorities to find his remains. Khan||an died at ||Nhoma Settlement in Otjozondjupa’s Tsumkwe Constituency. Evelien Slanger gave birth to a baby boy in 2021 while six months pregnant. It was a premature birth, and she says she used traditional […]
Namibia has welcomed the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to formally issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation (MIRCO) says although the decision is somewhat belated, it is nevertheless a step in the right direction, demonstrating that the […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has reminded officers that they are required to prove that the time they put into completing their courses was not in vain. Dr. Mbumba, as Commander in Chief, conferred pass symbols on 30 senior officers who graduated from a Senior Command and Staff Course. The graduation ceremony was held at the Namibia […]
Residents of Tsintsabis Settlement in Oshikoto’s Guinas Constituency say they are headed to next week’s polls with mixed feelings, largely disappointed with the lack of development in their area. The community says they are tired of surviving from government handouts. Tsintsabis is predominantly made up of the Hai||om and other San tribespeople. High levels of […]
Researcher and Survey Warehouse consultant Cristie Keulder has emphasised the need for balanced, fair, and unbiased reporting in the run-up to the elections to ensure that voters, regardless of whom they support, are equally well informed. A media monitoring report is a document that analyses how a company, campaign, topic, or event is covered in […]
The Namibian Police will deploy 4,677 personnel to 121 constituencies across the country to maintain law and order during elections. Provision was made for members of the security cluster to cast their votes on the 13th of November to fully dedicate time to their jobs. Police officers will be deployed on routine patrols and have […]
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), Dr. Elsie Nghikembua, says addressing the spread of fake news, disinformation, and misinformation should be a priority. She said this phenomenon has become one of the biggest challenges to the management of elections. “With increased access to social media and other platforms, people can put up […]
