Tag: Namibia

Home Namibia
Sanlam launches enhanced “extra rewards programme” across Namibia – Business Express
Post

Sanlam launches enhanced “extra rewards programme” across Namibia – Business Express

Sanlam has launched its “Extra Roadshow” setting the stage for an extensive stakeholder engagement campaign. The roadshow will traverse key towns including Walvis Bay, Luderitz, and Omuthiya, aiming to educate and engage the public on the financial solutions provided by Sanlam, with a particular emphasis on the newly enhanced benefits of the Sanlam Extra Rewards...

Right of Reply: Misleading editorial titled ‘Angola’s Beef with Namibia is Getting Real’ – Opinion
Post

Right of Reply: Misleading editorial titled ‘Angola’s Beef with Namibia is Getting Real’ – Opinion

The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation has noted with concern an editorial in The Namibian dated Friday, 12 April 2024, titled: ‘Angola’s Beef with Namibia is Getting Real’. The title/headline of this editorial is not only misleading but has the potential to fuel unnecessary tension between the Republic of Angola and the Republic of...

Namibia faces food shortage – News
Post

Namibia faces food shortage – News

Namibia will experience a food deficit of staple cereal crops such as maize and pearl millet. Agriculture, water and land reform minister Calle Schlettwein says the deficit will need to be covered through imports. Schlettwein said this yesterday during the annual ministerial planning workshop in Windhoek. The workshop started yesterday and is expected to run...

Namibia wants Israel, Iran to make peace – News
Post

Namibia wants Israel, Iran to make peace – News

The Namibian government has called on both Israel and Iran to give peace a chance. This comes after Iran launched drone attacks on Israel over the weekend. The tensions between Iran and Israel are threatening to plunge the Middle East into further turmoil at a time when the United Nations Security Council voted for a...

Japan funds project addressing malnutrition in Namibia
Post

Japan funds project addressing malnutrition in Namibia

Addressing malnutrition in Namibia requires a multi-sectoral and ‘whole of society’ approach. This would involve dealing with the root causes of malnutrition and a lack of an adequate diet. To effectively fight malnutrition, stakeholders need to collaborate and ensure effective and successful utilisation of resources. Robust social safety nets are encouraged to respond effectively to...

Namibia U20 Rugby Gears Up For Barthes Trophy Challenge
Post

Namibia U20 Rugby Gears Up For Barthes Trophy Challenge

The 28-man squad is currently putting in the work as they gear up for the tournament, which runs from April 18th to 29th. Coach Coetzee expressed his confidence in the team’s progress, stating they are “on the right track” and satisfied with the selected players. Coetzee has set a clear target for the team, which...

Japan provides N$23m funding for Namibia food, nutritional projects
Post

Japan provides N$23m funding for Namibia food, nutritional projects

Japan has made funding of N$23.5 million available through its supplementary budget, for implementation of two projects that aim to address critical issues affecting vulnerable populations in Namibia. Japanese Ambassador to Namibia Hisao Nishimaki said of the total, N$14.2 million will be directed to implementing emergency response to enhance resilience and mitigate climate-induced impacts on...