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.
Economic recovery needs more demand, locally
The impact of Covid-19 on our economy will remain for the next five years. Economists are concerned about a decline in local demand which, if at healthy levels, will stimulate the local economy and businesses. The governor of the central bank Johannes !Gawaxab has also recently expressed concern about the…
CAN is out and about, spreading awareness
It is project season for the Cancer Association of Namibia and there is a roadshow planned for this weekend! Rolf Hansen, the chief executive of the association has an outreach in Otjiwarongo. There's also a great show at the crocodile farm with Sonja Herholdt. But, we are getting ahead of…
Vocational activities at Corrections doing extremely well
The Namibia Correction Service's vocational activities and industrial workshops nationwide are doing well. The service's Deputy Commissioner General Sam Shaalulange says inmates are hard at work at all workshops to the extent that they also repair vehicles in the southern workshop. Others are busy with crop prodcution in order to…
NAB is securing markets for mahangu and the record white maize harvest
A record white maize harvest is expected for Namibian farmers in the in this marketing season which is nearing its end. According to Gilbert Mulonda the Namibia Agronomic Board's General Manager for Agronomy and Horticulture, they have already put measures in place to ensure that the harvests, also of mahangu,…
Activist points finger at GRN's fishing interests for possible trafficking
Following the Namibian police confirming that 48 persons were evacuated from two locally registered ships in Walvis Bay's harbour in suspected cases of human trafficking, it raises more questions. Independent Activist, Knowledge Ipinge says to In the Newsroom the issue might be broader than it appears. Ipinge went to the…
Writers must create local content
There is a huge need for writers in Namibia, according to Doek’s editor-in-chief, Rémy Ngamije. Ngamije is encouraging Namibians to write more Namibian and African stories. He also says it is important that Namibian readers read local material and that will mean publishing houses will see the interest and invest…
Agronomic Board hard at work ensuring successful marketing of harvests
A record white maize harvest is expected for Namibian farmers in the in this marketing season which is nearing its end. According to Gilbert Mulonda the Namibia Agronomic Board's General Manager for Agronomy and Horticulture, they have already put measures in place to ensure that the harvests, also of mahangu,…
Illegal fishing in the Okavango and Zambezi rivers is 'heartbreaking'
Poaching is not only of rhino and elephant and neither is stock theft the only problem. Illegal fishing remains one of the biggest challenges in both the Okavango and Zambezi rivers. Mark Paxton, owner of Shamvura Camp on the Okavango, near Rundu says the situation is heartbreaking…
Local films: Demand was created by the pandemic
The Namibian Film Industry has been performing very well, both locally and on the international market despite in the impact of Covid. In the last two or so years, Namibian films have started receiving international accolades with some awards coming home. Local filmmaker and director Oshoveli Shipo says demand for…
Land reform goes regional...
The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reform is busy with the appointment of the land resettlement committee members on a regional level. The appointed committee members are to undergo a series of induction programmes before they actively start with their mandates. The Otjozondjupa Regional Governor, James Uerikua, explained the process…
Agri-writers wanted before 30 October!
It's time again for the Farming Portal/Agricultural Writers South Africa's junior awards which aim to encourage accurate stories and the transmission of information within the agricultural sector. The competition also aims to create a platform where students of agriculture or journalism can publish their work. The competition closes on 30…
Addressing the challenges of agri in southern Africa
There is a need in the agricultural sector for the diversification of the export markets to non-traditional regions while retaining the key markets such as the European Union. Other issues are the need to improve logistics – roads, rail and ports; expansion of agricultural finance, particularly developmental finance for new…
Ministry talks about Impalila runway following deadly crash
Following the plane crash that took place at Impalila Island in the Zambezi Region, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Transport, Julius Ngweda has responded to comments on the runway's condition being in a bad state. Ngweda confirmed that the runway, among others, is in a rehabilitation process and that…
Venaani lashes out at Geingob for blaming colonialism
the President of the Popular Democratic Movement McHenry Venaani said the Swapo government has been in power for 32 years, but people still live in poverty, unemployment remains a crisis and our state hospitals' conditions keep becoming worse by the day. Venaani said government should refrain from playing the blame…
CAN is acquiring the land for its new palliative care centre
The Cancer Association of Namibia will soon start construction on its new Palliative Care Unit in the capital. The unit will be constructed at a cost of 10 million Namibian dollars. Palliative care is an interdisciplinary medical caregiving approach aimed at optimising the quality of life and mitigating suffering among…
The Namibian youth and their drinking...
Alcohol consumption amongst the youth is in the spotlight. According to stats from a 2021 Namibian schools survey project close to 70 percent of our learners drink heavilyl. Besides the physical and mental impact, social harm and random crime cause long-term impacts on our young people. Rosa Namises a community…
Teachers trained in IT - lessons from Covid
Loide Shaanika, secretary-general of the Namibia National Teachers' Union, says 754 teachers will receive information and communication technology literacy training and integration nationwide. From next month, 54 teachers per region will be taken for training, she said. Shaanika shares more information with In the Newsroom.
Namibian vet: Legalize trade in rhino horn
Well-known veterinarian from Wildlife Vets Namibia, Dr Ulf Thubessing, believes that it is time to legalize the trade in rhino horn. Due to the increased rhino poaching, owners want to reduce their rhino populations, or even sell all their rhinos. Thubessing says to In The Newsroom he believes the Cites…
LPM, Heroes Day and sabotage: Buck stops with the governor
Heroes Day is being celebrated in Mariental this year and now, the information ministry has accused the LPM, which is in charge of the Hardap regional council, of sabotaging the celebrations. In fact, the executive director of the ministry, Audrin Mathe, says the celebrations will continue on Friday at the…
Khomas is offering free fire training this week
The Khomas Regional Council is offering free one-day firefighting training for Windhoek's rural areas and residents this week, starting today and ending on Thursday. The training is offered by the Windhoek Fire Brigade. They are also inviting farmers and their employees in the region to attend the training. Last week…