In the Newsroom
In the Newsroom takes a deeper look at top stories, stories of interest and issues of the day... we speak to various experts and bring you a more three-dimensional take on the news.
Old, feudal ways still practised locally
For many years, the Ondonga Traditional Authoring has kept a crop storage at the king's palace. In that storage, they kept produce such as mahangu, beans, groundnuts and so on. The purpose was always to be able to assist those that would struggle as a result of a bad harvesting…
We need champions for men
Society most often focus on men in abusive relationships, but abuse by women is on the rise, including false allegations of assault etc. There are men in abusive relationships, but these incidents go unnoticed because men do not report these cases. Linda Baumann, a Social Gender Activist said to In…
Power increases - what can we do as consumers?
With the Electricity Control Board’s increase of the average bulk tariff by 7.3 per cent for the period 2022/2023, the increase will definitely impact a few stakeholders. What do we need to do as a country to be able to produce our own electricity that perhaps will ease the pressure…
Another tax amnesty coming
The Namibia Revenue Agency had great success with its most recent amnesty in a bid not only to generate revenue, but to get taxpayers on the ITAS efiling systm. The agency announced a second amnesty which is on its way. Steven Ndorokaze, Chief Strategic Communications and Support Engagements Officer at…
Cycling federation talks safety on Namibia's roads
Cycling is becoming a very dangerous pursuit simply because Namibia's routes are not cycle-friendly and Namibian drivers, even more so. A case in point is the gruesome death of Namibia's rugby legend Gerhard Mans on the Western Bypass. But, the Namibian Cycling Federation is working with authorities to create a…
Ministry, officials tackle malaria
According to the latest World malaria report, there were 241 million cases of malaria in 2020 compared to 227 million cases in 2019. The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 627 000 in 2020 – an increase of 69 000 deaths over the previous year. Namibia who joined 21…
She's nuts about mammals... new otter study coming!
A UNAM student has decided to research on Otters on the Okavango River. Laina Abiatar who is in her final year of her masters, studying Biodiversity Management, is interested in any sightings of either Clawless or Spotted-neck Otters. Abiatar while speaking to In the Newsroom shared her fascination about Otters…
Political parties have zero mandate in labour matters
Namibia has seen in the last few weeks political parties going to companies to address issues of employees. These have been seen when the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters visited a couple of companies in what it called addressing challenges faced by employees with their employers. Former Executive Director at the…
The auction of all auctions...
The annual auction by star Bonsmara breeder Joggie Briedenhann is more than an auction, it is an event. Every year, record prices are achieved at Hartebeestloop near Stampriet. The auction will be held on 13 May at the farm and starts at 11 am. More than 50 bulls will go…
The latest on the fuel levies...
Namibian consumers are waiting - possibly with bated breath - for the ministry of mines and energy to make an announcement regarding the fuel price for May. Levies form part of the price per litre and government has undertaken to probe these to see if any cuts are possible to…
Veteran businessperson Leake Hangala talks survival in these trying times
Households and business are on their knees in the current eonomic climate and all the signs are there that nothing is going to get any better soon, and in fact, it will get worse. In the Newsroom checks in with the veteran business personality dr. Leake Hangala about a way…
Scholarships not enough for athletes - Fredericks
The Frank Fredericks Foundation recently awarded a 10 000 Namibian dollar scholarship to 14-year-old swimmer Ariana Naukosho, and did so because of her talent. but, the founder of the foundation, Frank Fredericks tells In the Newsroom that there are young, excellent athletes in Namibia and the public needs to support…
NEFF and labour - what's their endgame?
The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters has been visiting companies in the capital claiming unfair labour practices, under the guise of being activists for workers. The party been closing stores and threatening of further shut downs if employers do not do as told. Labour has already said these actions are illegal…
Chaos follows the Grootfontein municipality
Trouble in Grootfontein seems to have no end. Chaos reigned at the municipality as some councillors attempted to physically remove the town's CEO Kisco Sinvula from his office. He has, according to the town's mayor, Talitha Garises, been suspended. Garises says she was physically threatened by him as she gave…
Working group on lead (poisoning) in ecosystems
The Veterinary School at the University of Namibia (Unam) is working with the Namibian Lead Poisoning Working Group under the chair of the environment ministry, to better understand the levels of lead from ammunition in large mammal predators and scavengers. Dr Chris Brown, an ecologist and founder of the Chamber…
Namibië Droogtehulp helps farmers suffering with locusts
Henriette le Grange chats to In the Newsroom about you and I can help farmers suffering under swarms of locusts in an already precarious environment.
We check in with ReconAfrica...
ReconAfrica is still busy with exploratory activies in the Kavango basin but, there is very little news on what the company is busy with. According to Ndapewoshali Shapwanale, ReconAfrica's Director for Communication and Stakeholder Relations drilling and exploring are going hand in hand vir several corporate social responsibility projects -…
Price increases - knock-on effects...
With the steep increases in the cost cost of living, households will have to start cutting on unnecessary expenses such as subscriptions, short-term insurance and other so-called non-essential items. This will have a secondary impact on the local economy which is already crippled. And there are other knock-on effects -…
Work, cash and exports
The latest export figures for Namibia are well known. The value has grown, but the amount of exports is declining. This means that manufacturing and economic operations are declining. Herbert Jauch, a labour expert, spoke to In the Newsroom and explained how these things work …
Read, read and read some more!
Namibians are encouraged to read and write, especially those who have a talent for creative writing. This is according to Rémy Ngamije, the Doek Literary Festival Founder. Ngamije who is preparing for this year's Doek Literary Festival spoke to In the Newsroom and shared the importance of reading and writing…