The Association of Heat, Ventilation, and Cooling held its first annual meeting to address the need for replacing ozone-depleting substances and announced the nominees of board members. Namibia has been elected to establish the SADC refrigeration and cooling headquarters. Although Namibia does not contribute much to ozone depletion, it is not immune from the harmful […]
The Council of Churches of Namibia (CCN) is hosting a capacity-strengthening workshop aimed at equipping church leaders and civil society organisations to address pressing justice issues. These include tax justice, public debt, the national budget, and the maximisation of revenues from the extractive industries. The social justice activist Uhuru Dempers acknowledged the current economic turbulences […]
The City of Windhoek is urging the public to refrain from giving money to individuals begging on the streets; as it says, such acts encourage more street begging and keep people trapped in a cycle of poverty. According to the City of Windhoek’s Spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, the city has observed a concerning increase in the […]
The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana, has promised that construction of police accommodation at Impalila Island will be completed by the end of October. Minister Kawana gave the assurance at the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the police accommodation at Impalila Island and the Machenje Immigration Access point on […]
A comic book that promotes inclusivity and representation of people with disabilities was launched in Windhoek today. The book under the project Hear Me gives deaf individuals a character they can relate to. The 36-page comic book titled “Peace Girl” with a deaf heroine aims to break stereotypes and showcase the diverse strengths and capabilities […]
Senior citizens lodging at Keetmanshoop state-owned Daan Viljoen Old Age Home expressed their gratitude for the positive impact of government initiatives intended to enhance their lives. They shared sentiments reflecting on their lives and challenges on International Older Persons Day. International Older Persons Day celebrates older persons in society who continue to share their wisdom […]
Kaisames FM, in partnership with key stakeholders, is taking their Drive Time Programme out of the studio with a series of live Road Safety Pop-Up broadcasts at various roadblocks in the |Khomas Region. The programme is aimed at enhancing public awareness about road safety and encouraging responsible driving behaviour. Road users, which include pedestrians, cyclists, […]
Churches and civil society organisations have commended the Namibian government for progress made in the housing area, though there are still other critical areas that need redressing, including the pension scheme of the Social Security Commission. The Adviser of Social Economic Justice of the Council of Churches of Namibia, Uhuru Dempers, also applauded the government […]
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has announced that its beneficiaries will receive their tax relief refunds on November 28, in line with the recently enacted Income Tax Amendment Act. In a statement issued on Tuesday, GIPF confirmed that efforts are underway to streamline its payment processes to ensure the refunds are issued efficiently and […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into African newsrooms, sparking both excitement and concern. AI tools are being used to automate routine tasks like news writing, data analysis, and even anchoring, allowing for faster news production. SADC non-governmental organisations, media institutions, and professionals are gathered in Windhoek, debating the impact of AI on journalism, […]
