Embu, Kenya – The Embu County recently hosted a ceremony to mark the end of The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
According to Kenya News Agency, The event took place at St Peters Ishiara Primary Grounds and featured performances by …
Month: December 2023
Man Arrested for Possession of Contraband Whisky in OnankaliKirinyaga County Partners with Japan to Boost Rice Farming
Onankali, Oshikoto Region – A 43-year-old man was apprehended on Thursday in Onankali village, Oshikoto Region, for possessing 259 packs of contraband whisky. The Namibian Police Force reported on Friday that the suspect was caught by police on patrol…
Read moreMan Arrested for Possession of Contraband Whisky in Onankali
Onankali, Oshikoto Region – A 43-year-old man was apprehended on Thursday in Onankali village, Oshikoto Region, for possessing 259 packs of contraband whisky. The Namibian Police Force reported on Friday that the suspect was caught by police on patrol…
Read moreInaugural FNB-NBF 5on5 Basketball Tournament Launches in Oshana
Oshana Region – The first-ever FNB-NBF 5on5 basketball tournament commenced in the Oshana Region on Friday, featuring 17 teams, including 11 male and six female teams. Oshana Governor Elia Irimari opened the tournament at the Caribbean recreation park…
Read moreLightning Strike in Shimpanda Village Claims Life of Young Woman
Shimpanda, Kavango East Region – A 24-year-old woman, Justina Kapango Mudumbi, tragically lost her life after being struck by lightning in Shimpanda village in the Kavango East Region on Thursday. The incident occurred around 17h00, as confirmed by th…
Read moreBank of Namibia Forecasts Moderate Economic Growth
Windhoek – The Bank of Namibia has forecasted a 3.9 percent growth in the domestic economy for the current year, with a slight deceleration expected in 2023 and 2024. The economic outlook update for December by the Bank of Namibia indicates a slow gro…
Read moreNamibia and Russia Enhance Bilateral Relations at Economic Cooperation Meeting
Windhoek – Namibia and Russia have reinforced their bilateral ties through the Namibia-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation held in Windhoek on Friday. Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Russian Federati…
Read moreNamfisa Sets Cap on Medical Aid Contribution Increases in Namibia
Windhoek – The Namibia Financial Services Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has announced a temporary cap on annual contribution increases for medical aid funds, limiting them to a maximum of 9.99 percent. This decision, detailed in a statement released…
Read moreZambezi Governor Urges Public to Combat Corruption
Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region – Zambezi Governor Lawrence Sampofu has called on residents to actively report incidents of corruption to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Speaking during the commemoration of International Anti-Corruption Day in Kat…
Read moreSan Community Benefits from Gebedsplaas Self Help Project in Omaheke
Otjozohungu, Omaheke Region – The Gebedsplaas San Self Help Project, aimed at uplifting the San community in the Omaheke Region, was officially handed over to the community on Thursday. The project, situated in the Otjombinde Constituency, is an emplo…
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