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.
Education: it's the year of reimaging
Executive director Sanet Steenkamp speaks to In the Newsroom about the two semesters, reimaging education and creating a sustainable learning environment.
GBV: same problems, different day
Social workers need to get out of their offices and reach out in communities, says long-standing GBV activist Zack Itodo.
It's snake season...
Namibia's own snake expert Francois Theart talks to In the Newsroom about how and what and where…
Swapo's presidential elections in the spotlight
Political analyst Dr Ndumba Kamwanyah says it would be great if Swapo loses in 2024, but, that is mostly a dream... in any event, the ruling party's new president, or the deputy will become Namibia's new president.
Green hydrogen - putting all our eggs in one basket
A great initiative for sure, but, are we focussing too much on this one thing, asks Graham Hopwood of the IPPR…
Agri in Nam is only 6th largest, but biggest employer?
How does the sector employ the most people but it's not the largest in the local economy. Economist Theo Klein from Simonis Storm explains.
The agri-sector will feel the pinch with the fuel price increase
The 70 cents per litre increase in the diesel price will not only impact agronomy... Roelie Venter, NAU chief, explains.
NamRA will make sure you pay
Commissioner Sam Shivute speaks to In the Newsroom about how the revenue agency will go about ensuring compliance…
New hunting association - just for concessionaires
Jofie Lamprecht says 33 concessionaires are not being served by Napha so they made their own …
Safety tips for the festive season and water
Martin Muyenga, the owner of Monarch Lifeguard and Emergency Services shares a few water safety tips and urged Namibians to take swimming lessons before the holidays…
Prepaid water systems the way to go
NamWater Chief Executive Officer Abraham Nehemia spoke to In The Newsroom to give an update on the current prepaid water systems they installed at municipalities in different towns. NamWater recently resolved to provide some towns with bulk water supply on a prepaid basis only. This is as a result of…
Baby dumping - where are the fathers?
Linda Baumann chats about the debate around abortion. Baby dumping is a relevant issue here and she asks, why are only the mothers held accountable?
We check in with Namibia's Green Building Council
The the focus firm on the environment, In the Newsroom chats with Glenn Howard of the council... take a listen, there's much you can do…
Covid impacted corruption probes
Lockdowns, working from home, isolation and more created a very difficult working environment for the ACC and its investigations into corruption. The director-general Paulus Noa explains.
Veldfires - we need national insurance
McHenry Venaani, who himself lost almost his entire farm during the Steinhausen fire, doesn't want laws for criminal charges... take a listen.
World Food Day... what to, what not to
Take a listen to chef Sanet Prinsloo on how to make better choices, easy peasy…
Aspiring writer or journo? Love agriculture? Take a listen...
Hollard Insure, in collaboration with Farmingportal.co.za and AGRI NEWS NET, is inviting young aspiring writers and journos for a competition for agricultural wrtiers. You must be younger than 28 and write between 500 and 700 words on any agri-topic of your choice. There are some whopping cash prizes at stake…
Namibia celebrates World Food Day with the Topnaar
On 16 October 2021 Namibia celebrates World Food Day, with the rest of the world. This year’s theme is “Better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life.” Mildred Kambinda Acting Deputy Executive Director at the agri-ministry explains…
Mosquirix will save thousands of lives
Dr Richard Kamwi, founder of the Eliminate Malaria campaign on the African continent talks about the new malaria vaccine, targeted specifically at children under the age of five.
San are being cared for
The Namibian health ministry responds to allegations by Amnesty International that San are sidelined with regards medical care, TB and more…