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.
Fossil fuel exploration in Africa... is it still a viable investment?
Energy economist Chris Yelland speaks about exploration, climate change, regulatory environments and financing when it comes to fossil fuels in Africa.
If you love it, put a ring on it
It's vulture-ringing season at the moment and the ministry's ornithologist Holgar Kolberg speaks to In the Newsroom about the project and the status of these birds locally.
Fire extinguishers - more important than you think!
JP Shomwele the director of the Imax Group 6 Fire Program, which is driving education about fire extinguishers on vehicles, chats to In the Newsroom.
Uranium exploration at Leonard - the way forward
Stephan Bezuidenhout from ECC, which is in charge of the environmental impact of uranium exploration at Leonardville, talks about the way forward for Headspring Investments.
Charcoal is not the only export product stockpiling
A shortage of containers has caused major disruptions in value chains, and Namibia is also affected. Dr Dagmar Honsbein chat about not only the delays in shipping charcoal, but everything else…
Cyberbullying is a challenge locally, and there are no laws yet
Megan Kruger from Stop Cyber Bullying Namibia chats about what it is, what parents should look for, and what they should do.
Advocate John Walters retires tomorrow
Namibia's ombudsman, John Walters, steps down tomorrow after 17 years in office. This is how he will be remembered.
Genocide: this is what the communities want
Professor Mutjinde Katjiua, spokesperson of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority sets out what the communities want in genocide reparations.
NSFAF and payments - the enduring battle
NSFAF boss Kennedy Kandume talks to In the Newsroom about payment systems, challenges and more…
False prophets, witchcraft and more
The Namibian police speaks about the challenges of policing and regulating false prophets who seem to have a firm grip on many communities…
Invest in property - here's how
Anne Gebhardt helps first-time buyers to invest in property and keep it.
Defaults increase sharply
The last year recorded almost double the value in defaulting loans when compared to the year before. Millions in assets were seized but where must the banks go with the assets? The economy is listless... Economist Theo Klein explains the dilemma
Youth unemployment will be our greatest challenge
By the end of this year, jobless youth could make up more than 50% of all those unemployed... and training doesn't help because there aren't any jobs.
DBN has almost zero defaulters
The Development Bank does not make it onto the motion court roll as frequently as other banks do, especially now with the Covid pinch firmly felt. The bank's CEO Martin Inkumbi says that's because of extensive payment holidays.
New ombudsman speaks
The incoming ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha weighs in on human rights, group rights, country rights and will soon announce his plans.
Conservation takes centre-stage
The IUCN's global congress has just been completed and Dr Rudie van Vuuren was there - here's what he will be bringing home.
Climate change - here's what will happen
Dr Chris Brown explains what the impacts of climate change will be ... and they are scary. We need to discover alternatives. Soon.
Local company woos GIFP into N$10m investment
A Walvis Bay-based fodder manufacturing company has convinced the GIPF, known for solid investments, to invest... and it did…
Summer's back, so are the snakes
Here's what to do... Francois Theart speaks to In the Newsroom about precautions and what's junk advice…
Veldfires: those responsible will be held liable
Environment minister Pohamba Shifeta says his ministry is working on drafting legislation to hold firestarters responsible.