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.
Russia has reason...
The two Minsk Agreements have not been implemented and the Ukraine reneged on its undertaking to not join Nato... Dr Charles Mubita gives us a little history.
Reaction on ombud's complaints of maladministration
Ombud Basilius Dyakugha says employment complaints, especially in the civil service, where preferred candidates are employed above those most qualified, comprise the majority of his complaints. Brian Black, national chair of the IPC says it's simple, it's corruption.
Nanso speaks about the new curriculum
It appears as though there is some confusion regarding the education ministry's new curriculum and who can go where with what qualification…
Managing conflict animals...
Professor Morgan Hauptfleisch, head of Nust's Biodiversity Research Institute talks to In the Newsroom about managing conflict animals and why it is so important that these predators are free…
Creating new export markets for our beef
The newly established Beef Value Chain forum aims to create a sustainable, profitable beef value chain by processing meat products before export. The establishment of this forum has put the spotlight firmly on exports and quotas. Only 25 percent of all cattle marketed were slaughtered at export abattoirs in 2021…
Efforts to combat wildlife crime upscaled
Dr Ulf Tubbesing talks to In the Newsroom about training for how to handle crime scenes... leading to better prosecution and accountability. A course is offered this weekend.
GERD is up and running
In the Newsroom chats with the executive director of the Regional Energy Regulator's Association of Southern Africa, Elijah Sicone about this massive project. Electricity = economic growth, after all.
Swakara: It's up in the air
Louisa Campbell of Lovedale Farming says the industry has joined a new auction house so there is hope sales will improve. She chats to In the Newsroom about the latest.
The entertainment industry is far from recovered
Gazza chats to In the Newsroom about the challenges the local entertainment industry faces and what can be done.
GBV activist speaks of his dream budget
Zack Itodo has worked with social violence for years. He speaks to In the Newsroom on what would be his dream budget.
Omaheke governor chats about farming, mining and more
Governor Pijoo Nganate talks to In the Newsroom about production, mineral extraction and all things Omaheke.
The pangolin has a very important role to play in ecosystems
As it turns out, trafficking of pangolins is bad for our environment - they are very necessary for ecosystem services, as Kelsey Prediker, an expert, explains.
Dis Moedertaaldag!
Vandag word Moedertaaldag wêreldwyd herdenk en daarom is In the Newsroom in Afrikaans op Kosmos. Ons gesels met Elizma Theron van Netwerk Namibië.
What to do with all the water flowing away?
Minister Calle Schlettwein talks to In the Newsroom about the challenges with Hardap Dam and the master waterplan…
Namibia's magic mushroom - the omajova
Sanet Prinsloo helps us all along to make the best omajova possible!!!
Jobless, at home, but with a great idea?
The CEO of the Development Bank of Namibia, Martin Inkumbi, has advice…
Elephants need a hard approach, no bunny hugging
The president of the Namibia Agricultural Union Piet Gouws talks to In the Newsroom about the real struggle with elephants... farmers are having quite the time of it.
Storage at Ruacana under the spotlight
Energy expert Ted Blom talks about Ruacana and the cost of storage ... it is astronomical.
World Radio Day is particularly important in Namibia
In the Namibian context, radio plays a role in basic human rights because it allows access to information. It is a critical medium in the country. The ombud, Basilius Dyakugha explains…
Genital mutilation: A real and present danger
The Merck Foundation has recently commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2022. Female Genital Mutilation is a deep-rooted social norm for girls and women in many cultures in Africa. Mimi Mwiya, consultant programme officer of the Zambezi Women’s Rights programme, talks to In The Newsroom.