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.
NSFAF: Challenges are multi-dimensional
President Hage Geingob's SONA made reference to student debt at the state-owned funding insitution, known as NSFAF. The funds are available for students to study but there are two challenges: Students don't repay debt and NSFAF needs to clean up its act and capacitate itself better. Dylan Mukoroli, senior spokesperson…
Social activist: Increase in grants for children with disabilities too fragmented
The veteran social and gender activist Rosa Namises speaks to In the Newsroom in reaction to the announcement by President Hage Geingob that grants for children with disabilities will increase from 250 dollars currently to 1 300 dollars in die next financial year. While the decision is welcomed, Namises says…
Young graduate ploughs back, into tourism & hospitality
Namibians are united in boosting the national economy, especially in the hospitality industry that has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. A young Namibian Simon Williams who studied hospitality through a global hospitality education internship programme, has completed his studies and did not waste time…
Testicular cancer is a real threat
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month is observed annually in April to encourage men between the ages of 20 to 35 to get tested for testicular cancer. The month also doubles as an ooportunity to reflect on advancements in research, treatment, and progress. Rolf Hansen, Chief Executive Officer of the association speaks…
What must happen for oil to return to US$90 a barrel?
Well known investment economist Dawie Klopper talks about what must happen for consumers to get some form of relief in prices…
Local authorities, services and Covid...
The Covid-19 pandemic has managed to bring almost everything down to its knees. One would wonder in times of pandemics, how would local authorities manage to keep delivering the required services to their people. The people will definitely rely on these local authorities for the most basic needs. In the…
Clampdown on immigrants, vendors
Authorities lead operations, especially in the capital, to create order in the chaos of illegal vendors, and illegal immigrants. Chief Abraham Kanime of the City Police, chats to In the Newsroom.
Medical care for state patients is actually a human right
There are repeated shortages of medication at state facilities countrywide, the latest case in point, contraceptives in the north... In the Newsroom chats with veteran gender activist, Rosa Namises…
The job situation in Namibia is dire
Job Muniaro, the SG of NUNW and veteran trade unionist says he has not experienced the current crisis of jobs before…
Housing under the spotlight this week
The Economics Association of Namibia's Cons Karamata chats to In the Newsroom about a workshop this week which will unpack Namibia's housing crisis.
Green hydrogen... will it work?
Local economist Klaus Schade unpacks the government's green hydrogen plan and he says it will work.
Take a train to Sossus...
The proposed raised train to and over Sossusvle, along with a hot air balloon will take centre stage on 1 April at a meeting in the south. Gitta Paetzold from HAN has more details…
Boots and balls ... it's about the girls
The NFA's Boots and Balls campaign is not just about identifying new soccer talent but, looking for girls and helping them with gear. Cassius Moetie, PRO at the association explains.
Agribank promotes youth, women, starters
Erastus Ngaruka of the bank chats about diversifying its loan book as well as promoting start-ups in agriculture, as well as women farmers.
Are whistle blowers protected in Namibia?
Encouraging people to report wrongdoing and to protect them when they do, is essential for corruption prevention in both the public and private sectors. That's why the protection of whistle blowers plays a vital role. If our protection system is not trusted by our citizens that might need protection, it…
Namibia has many reasons to celebrate 32 years of Independence
Namibia is celebrating 32 years of Independence on the 21st of March 2022. The day will be hosted by coastal town Swakopmund in the Erongo This year’s independence will be celebrated under the theme “A People United For Prosperity”. In the Newsroom spoke to the Executive Chairman of O&L, Sven…
Youth violence on senior citizens shocking
Over the weekend a video of a 19 year-old teenager fighting with her 70 year-old grandmother, Lusia Nepolo, started making the rounds on social media. The incident that took place at Oshuungu village in the Omusati region, shocked the country. This came after official opposition leader, McHenry Venaani, last week…
CRAN has published the Spectrum Assignment Strategy for 2022-2024
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) informs all stakeholders that it has published the Spectrum Assignment Strategy for 2022-2024. The document is available on the CRAN website under the Spectrum menu tab. Futhermore, stakeholders are requested to submit written comments within 30 days of issuing this notice. Ronel le…
NIED director defends new curriculum
The Director for the National Institute for Educational Development, Dr Patrick Simalumba, has defended what is called the new curriculum in the education system. He said it is very unfair that the system is facing a lot of criticism at the moment, although it has some achievements. Dr. Simalumba said…
We're already almost double the dreaded 1,5 degrees Celsius
Dr Chris Brown says we're already in trouble and we need to start mitigating and adjusting how we go about our business and our daily lives... here's how…