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INTERVIEW | NCRST on Namibia Space Science and Technology Policy
The Namibia Space Science and Technology Policy was launched in 2021 with the implementation period ranging from 2021 to 2022 and from 2029 to 2030. The Policy on Space Science and Technology aims to transform Namibia from being a mere consumer to becoming a role player in the global space…
INTERVIEW | WHO predicts that 40% of all hearing loss in Namibia could be prevented
Many people with hearing loss struggle to understand speech in noise, which makes them feel excluded, disconnected, and lonely. However, the World Health Organization predicts that 40% of all hearing loss in Namibia could be prevented. For more on this matter, Soini Negongo spoke to Oliver Leimkuhler, a hearing aid…
INTERVIEW | Christine van Wyk on World Engineering Day
World Engineering Day is celebrated on March 4 each year. This yearly celebration highlights the countless contributions of the engineers of today and the importance of uplifting the engineers of tomorrow so they can continue creating a better future for all. For more on this, Soini Negongo spoke to Christine…
INTERVIEW: Analyst on Graylisting of South Africa and Nigeria
South Africa has been graylisted by the global financial watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said in a statement. The FATF also announced the graylisting of Nigeria and other nations. South Africa and Nigeria are among Africa's biggest economies. To find out what the graylisting of SA means for…
INTERVIEW | UNAM spokesperson Simon Namesho on registration process
The registration process for the University of Namibia is currently underway and is expected to come to an end on the 14th of February. This year, the institution has announced that it will not entertain late registration because it has a new semester, which is referred to as the "Zero…
INTERVIEW | Safer Internet Day
The internet is very popular with everyone, and in particular with the younger generation. It offers an array of opportunities, from doing online research to following news and entertainment. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it was an essential tool for communication. The president of the Internet Society of Namibia, Anna Amoomo,…
INTERVIEW | Political party Body of Christ registered with ECN
Namibia is largely a Christian society which too has associations with different political parties. To date, at least two Christian political parties are registered with the Electoral Commission Of Namibia. On Tuesday A new political party Body of Christ was registered with the Electoral Commission of Namibia. Its Chairperson and…
INTERVIEW | Economist Milner Siboleka on the impact of rising cost of living
The impact of the rising cost of living is being felt as households are being forced to make tough choices when buying groceries. It's a choice between the necessities which have also become more expensive and some optional extras. According to the First Capital Namibia food price monitor report Namibia's…
INTERVIEW | Flood situation in the Ohangwena Region
Although flooding in the northern regions has not yet reached a critical stage, residents in flood-prone areas are advised to start moving to higher ground. To share more on the flood situation in the Ohangwena Region, Elifas Bonifatius spoke to the Governor, Walde Ndevashiya.
INTERVIEW | Advocate Ingrid Husselmann on Child abuse
All children have a right to a safe and secure childhood, and it is the public's collective duty to ensure that all children in Namibia can realize this right. Lately, many of them have fallen victim to abuse by members of society that ought to protect them. Recently, videos of…
INTERVIEW | Quality food and service delivery at NWR facilities
Complaints about the quality of food and service delivery at Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) facilities persist despite mitigation measures the company took last year. Over the years, the state-owned enterprise has been hit by complaints about the poor customer service provided at its resorts. To discuss more on this, Soini…
INTERVIEW | NABTA on Bus Services from the North
The official holiday season is over, leaving so many travelers stranded at various places due to a lack of transport from the northern part of the regions to various destinations, such as the central regions. This desperate situation has led to some transport operators overcharging their commuters, while private vehicles…
INTERVIEW | Learner Preparedness for School
It's back to school in less than two days, with some children going to their previous schools and others going to completely new schools. There are those who will repeat a grade and those who will go into new grades; both, however, need support. To discuss this, Denver Isaaks spoke…
INTERVIEW | Unemployment vs. School Failure
The Director of Research and Innovation in the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation says the government can tackle youth unemployment through infrastructure development. Dr. Lisho Mundia says the government could create much-needed jobs by maintaining the airports, building more railroads, and tarring roads in the country. He spoke…
INTERVIEW | NANSO Calls on Teachers to Deliver
Following the poor results in the 2022 October and November National Examinations for the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary and Advanced Subsidiary Levels (NSSCO and NSSCAS), the Namibia National Students Organization (NANSO) has called on teachers to refrain from becoming social media content creators and deliver. Soini Negongo spoke to…
INTERVIEW | TUCNA Express Dissapointment with 2022 Exam Results
The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) has expressed its disappointment at the 2022 October and November National Examination Results for the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary and Advanced Subsidiary Levels (NSSCO and NSSCAS) exams. Out of more than 38,000 full-time candidates who sat for the NSSCO exams, only 5,800…
INTERVIEW | ALAN Disappointed by Councillors' Behavior
The public is concerned about the increasing incidents of councillors from various towns, including the City of Windhoek, staging walkouts or boycotting crucial decision making meetings. Recently, the Windhoek City Council failed to elect its new office-bearers after councillors representing Swapo and IPC staged a walkout, much to the disappointment…
INTERVIEW | Urban Development in Namibia
For the past years, there has been an overwhelming focus on urban development in Namibia, mainly by the main development stakeholders who have an interest in activities related to rural development, such as the government and local and international development practitioners. Liana Kavari spoke to the Minister of Urban and…
INTERVIEW | Human Rights Day
The United Nations General Assembly celebrates International Human Rights Day on December 10 each year. It adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. The theme for this year is "Stand up for Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All." Marcelo Franz spoke to retired lawyer and former Ombudsman, Adv…
INTERVIEW | Legislative and policy framework for the protection of children
Namibia has, for many years, had a strong legislative and policy framework for the protection of children. However, the levels at which children in Namibia are abused, violated, dehumanised, and neglected have become highly disturbing. Against this background, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology's Khomas Regional Office has hosted…