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.
ECN and hate speech - here is how it works
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia Notemba Tjipeua explains the law, the code of conduct and when steps can be taken against parties and members who make themselves guilty of these transgressions.
Distell stands by shebeens
Distell's Care Pack has been designed to support shebeens which they have found are not a scourge but in fact, a very important part of communities. Liz Curtis joins In the Newsroom.
Here's how it should work
Local businessman and author Libolly Haufiku chats about tax policies and how they should be amended to encourage spending and investment... there are some solid ideas here.
Auditor-General weighs in on local authorities
Namibians go to the polls on 25 November in the local authority elections. We know there are very serious challenges at most of these institutions and there is one man who knows something about that... Auditor-General Junius Kandjeke. He chats to In the Newsroom…
Tax breaks: what's in it for you?
Memory Mbai from PriceWaterhouse Coopers explains how the tax benefits, valid from February 2021, will work. Take a listen, this is what is in it for you.
Festive season road carnage on its way?
Sidney Boois of the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund talks to In the Newsroom about their plans for road safety over the coming festive season. Drive carefully folks!
Turning the lights on
Energy Minister Tom Alweendo talks to In the Newsroom about rural electrification... if the pandemic caused us to realise the great digital divide, we suppose electricity is key to closing that gap…
MakeANoise for GBV!
Emmarencia, founder of MakeANoise joins In the Newsroom with Kosmos 94.1 and Stanlib to discuss what her organisation is doing to ease the burden.
Climate change in Namibia - it's horrifying stuff
Dr Chris Brown of the Namibia Chamber of Environment unpacks the effect of an increase in temperature on the separate environmental systems in the country…
NSX price drop scares
Salomo Hei talks to In the Newsroom about whether the NSX is still a good place to invest - this after share prices dropped by an average of roughly 20%.
Let's get productive!
The Ministry of Labour is hosting Productivity Week, look at ways we can stays productive and profitable during Covid... take a listen…
'Trees are very special beings'
Eloolo works hard to combat climate change and food insecurity... take a listen…
Fisheries reform? What reform?
President Hage Geingob says reforms in the fishing industry will close the loopholes that allowed for Fishrot... but what reforms? Graham Hopwood, Director at the Institute of Public Policy Research weighs in
Bring back the death penalty!
So say our app users but, according to Nico Horn, this is not possible... he chats about that and the quality of the local legal system.
'A Christmas like no other'
With massive economic contractions due to Covid and other factors, consumers will have to tighten their belts during the festive season. Self-preservation is key…
Streetkids are a multidimensional problem
The LPM says there are several layers to the challenges with children on the street... problems at home and children that find it easier without structure and discipline... hear Sade Gawanas from the party.
Christmas, second waves, tourism and more
The Erongo Governor Neville Andre-Itope speaks to In the Newsroom about the toll of the lockdown on the region and worries about a second wave when the festive season begins…
Afriforum: up, up and away
With recognition at the United Nations, Afriforum has been given all the impetus it needs to advance minority- and property rights... take a listen…
What can we do against corruption
The IPPR says civil society has a role to play in combating the scourge of corruption…
Policy does not support manufacturing
Brian Black, Chairperson of the Namibian Manfucturer's Association talks to In the Newsroom about what the sector needs from government in terms of policy to give it impetus.