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.
Meatco's boss chats about that loan, the debt and new markets
Agriculture in Namibia has had its shares of highs and lows - with more lows than highs - in the past few years. This is has lead to a downstream effect on especially Meatco, which has just recently secured a 200 million Namibian dollar loan facility from the Development Bank…
Here's the story of Gummy Bear - the pony with the red vellies
The story behind the therapy pony Gummy Bear is even more beautiful than his red vellies that were bought for him at Leather Connection. The vellies will help Gummy Bear on his trips while visiting children, cancer patients, people in rehab, hospitals and the elderly. The owner of Gummy Bear,…
Some clauses in Lotteries Act of Namibia not clear
The Lotteries Act of Namibia is an act in place under the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, that regulates lottery competitions in the country. Under the act there are a number of clauses that are not quite clear to members of the public. According to the act, the minimum…
Stock theft in the south - police not really motivated
Farmers in the south of Namibia have expressed alarm at the rate of stock theft in their area. The scourge, they say, is being compounded by “ineffective policing”, which they claim has led to a low conviction rate. Christiaan Swartbooi the farmers' association representative in the south of Namibia, who…
Namibia has no leadership, it's on autopilot
President Hage Geingob is accused of marketing Namibia instead of fixing what's wrong at home. Policies are not in place and most certainly not for investment, but Geingob behaves as a roaming ambassador instead of delivering decisive leadership. This is according to the Independent Patriots for Change's national chairman Brian…
Local platform for whistleblowers not still needs work
The Platform Whistleblowers in Namibia is not well established yet and the Namibia Institute for Democracy in collaboration with the Institute for Public Policy Research are working around the clock to make sure that the platform is created and safe for whistleblowers. The Namibia Institute for Democracy's project coordinator, Ndilimeke…
Delays in parly are the fault of the executives not the MPs
Parliament will be in recess until 6 September. The House debated five bills and 27 notices of questions were tabled, of which 22 lapsed and five were dealt with. Additionally, 15 motions as well as several committee reports were also dealt with. Speaking to In The Newsroom, Graham Hopwood, Director…
Suicide rates: We need to raise our men better
The Khomas Suicide Prevention Task Force was established in September last year by the Namibian Ministry of Health. The deputy minister of health, Dr Esther Muinjangue, said recent statistics show that 679 people died by suicide between January 2021 and May 2022. A total of 559 are men, while 91…
Analyst chats about the risks of political coalitions
With the 2024 elections around the corner Dr Phanuel Kaapama, a local political commentator say we are currently seeing party members taking advantage of the current structures to campaign and score political points. He also touches on the issue of coalitions in Namibia stating that in other countries coalitions can…
The shadow of Phala Phala stalks the Namibian Presidency
The shadow of Namibian involvement in die Phala Phala robbery stalks the Presidency. In the latest news, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's head of security Wally Rhoode told the public prosecutor that President Hage Geingob sent a helicopter to no-man's land on the border with South Africa to collect him…
Baby dumping in Namibia and the role of the church
According to statistics from the Namibian police, a total of 237 babies were thrown away in the country from 2016 to May this year. For the year 2021, the police reported 32 baby dumping cases, while a total of 20 babies were dumped from January to May 2022. The Secretary…
SMS service now available for Windhoek residents
City of Windhoek continues in its effort to improve services to its residents. Residents can now report incidents such as water leaks, pipe bursts, overflowing or blocked drains and power cuts via SMS. Lydia Hamutenya, Communications Officer of City of Windhoek shares more with In The Newsroom.
!Gawaxab says the right thing, but the red tape...
Bank of Namibia Governor Johannes !Gawaxab said the food industry offers economic opportunities and is suitable for the large unskilled labour profile of Namibia’s unemployed population. The governor is convinced this industry offers ideal structures to kick start rural and regional economies. Local agricultural expert, Wallie Roux, said to In…
Public involvement in the budget is paramount for transparency, responsiveness
The Institute for Public Policy Research and the Civil Society Information Centre are organising consultation meetings with the Namibian Ministry of Finance to question the minister about the mid-term budget as well as next year's planning. The consultations will start soon with different sectors of the community. According to Graham…
Lack of boat patrols on Okavango River
The lack of sufficient boat patrols by the relevant environment and fisheries authorities along the Okavango River has become worrisome to lodge owners in that area due to the fact that the number of illegal fishermen continue to increase, both from Namibia and Angola, as well as Zambia. Lodge owners…
Kino Film Festival is back with a bang!
The Kino Namibia Film Festival is finally back after taking a two-year break due to the Covid pandemic. The three-day film festival will run from 26 to 29 August with the public screening taking place at the Goethe Institute Auditorium on 29 August at 18h00. The PRO of the Kino…
Ndasilohenda proves if you persist, you will succeed...
Ndasilohenda Katangolo-Nakashwa was named Feed Master's Female Farmer of the Year in the poultry division. She farms about 25 kilometers west of Oshakati in the Omusimboti settlement. She started farming with 50 chicks in 2017 after receiving training in poultry farming through Nust. She tells her success story to In…
Agri-economist talks about restocking, making money off your land
The well-known agri-economist Dr Frikkie Mare, is currently visiting the south of Namibia and has found that while the savannas are lush, there is almost no livestock on these farms. He says that producers, after years of drought, simply don't have the money for full-restocking. However, farmers must make money…
NDF's HIV-test challenges explained
The NDF's new requirements for their intake have caused quite the ruckus with the minister, Frans Kapofi saying that the military is not an employment agency. Requirements for high marks in English, maths and science along with certain fitness requirements have sparked debate, as has the requirement of a Covid-vaccination…
Entrepreneurs! Come one and all!
The American Embassy in Namibia is offering free training in product-design and -development from 15 to 18 July in Windhoek. This intensive experiential training programme is aimed at university students, entrepreneurs and professionals. This will include practical learning sessions on product development and design techniques. Programme leader Eric Gorman speaks…