As we approach the 34th Heroes’ Day commemoration, we take a moment to reflect on the meaning of heroism in Namibia. What defines a hero? Who are the individuals that we, as a nation, hold in the highest esteem? To help us understand these questions, Radio Current Affairs Chreslie Nuses spoke to a distinguished historian […]
Plans to move the Veterinary Cordon Fence, which is also known as the Red Line, further north are in place. This was recently announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, who declared some northern areas that were previously impacted by the fence disease-free. To share more on that, Milcah Negongo […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has dismissed rumours circulating false information about the detection of monkeypox (Mpox) disease in Namibia in a social media post. The Minister urges the public to desist from circulating false information and reminds everyone that no confirmed cases of Mpox have been reported in Namibia thus far. […]
The City of Windhoek reminds all residents and businesses that improper disposal of items into the sewerage system can lead to severe blockages and damage to our city’s drainage infrastructure. For more on this, RCA’s Elifas Bonifatius spoke to Fergus Bailey, the engineering technician at the City of Windhoek’s Waste Water Department.
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has been on a quest to transform the local aviation sector. The Namibia Airports Company Chief Executive Officer, Bisey Uirab, discusses the state of the Namibian aviation sector.
The much-talked-about and anticipated new minimum wages have been published in the government gazette. The new remuneration changes will become effective on January 1, 2025. The gazette states that the minimum wage for employees in Namibia will be N$18.00 per hour. Job Muniaro, the Secretary General of the National Union of Namibian Workers, NUNW, shares […]
As Namibia prepares to commemorate Heroes’ Day on August 26, all eyes are on Omuthiya in the Oshikoto Region, the host town for this year’s national celebration. The event will honour the bravery and sacrifices of those who fought for our independence, and it promises to be a momentous occasion for the entire nation. Governor […]
Namibia is actively preserving its cultural heritage through digitalisation, focussing on both tangible artefacts and intangible traditions like oral histories. Despite challenges such as limited resources, collaborative efforts among the government, academic institutions, and international partners have led to the creation of digital archives and innovative preservation methods. These initiatives ensure that Namibia’s rich cultural […]
With over 800 delegates, key industry stakeholders, and players together under one roof, the first Namibia Oil and Gas Conference, hosted in Windhoek in August 2023, was a resounding success. Shakwa Nyambe, Energy, Natural Resources & Commercial Lawyer, as well as Managing Partner: SNC Incorporated, gives insights on the second oil and gas conference that […]
The oil and gas sector in Namibia is set to take centre stage as industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders gather for the highly anticipated Oil and Gas Conference, opening on the 20th of August until the 22nd of August. To discuss further, Elifas Bonifatius spoke to Shakwa Nyambe, Managing Partner at SNC Lawyers and Business […]
