By: Josia Shigwedha Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN)chairperson, Elsie Nghikembua, has announced that manual ballot papers will be used for the upcoming presidential and national assembly elections scheduled for November 27 this year, with regional and local authority elections following in 2025. Nghikembua stated that new voter registration will take place as all the voters’ […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security says its civil registration outreach campaign, launched last month, is progressing as scheduled.
By: Selma Taapopi Less than 20% of women are employed in the mining sector compared to their male counterparts. This was shared by Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah while officiating the Mine Workers Union Women’s conference last Friday, themed ‘ Empowering and gearing women up for future roles. In her keynote address, Nandi-Ndaitwah stated that gender inequality […]
Get ready to rev your engines and join us for an adrenaline-packed ride in season 3 of OneAfrica’s Cars & Gears with Engen, because With Us You’re Number One.
Garage owner employs fellow TVET graduates A diesel mechanic graduate Ruben Shivolo, who is employed by a fellow technical and vocational education and training (TVET) graduate, says that it is important for trainees to start their businesses after graduating to reduce the high unemployment rate in the country and support their family members. Twenty-four-year-old Shivolo, […]
Edgars Online powers Spotlight by Bertha OneAfrica.tv has enjoyed growing viewership thanks to its video-on-demand platform and a renewed focus on bringing quality local content to the world. ‘Spotlight by Bertha’, is the latest example of a successful local production, which focuses on home-grown movers and shakers. This podcast-style talk show has gained great traction […]
Let’s go #ExperienceNamibia this summer. Where are you going this summer holiday? The refreshing Atlantic ocean or the exquisite landscapes of the south? The awesome depths of the Fish River Canyon or the generous waterways of the Zambezi? Come on Namibia! Let’s experience… Namibia. Share your summer holiday travel experiences on socials and tag 99FM […]
iCAN National Accounting Summit 2023 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia held its first National Accounting Summit on 16 and 17 November 2023. This first-of-its-kind two-day event aimed to position the accounting profession for relevance, digitalisation, governance, and sustainability. The stage boasted more than 30 speakers, with over 290 attendees. TribeFire Studios CEO, Stefan […]
From begging to business owners By: Ketemba Tjipepa Childhood friends, Jonathan Eiseb and Quinton Beukes started a business selling cooked meat and chicken feet around Wanaheda’s Oshango area in Windhoek. The duo has since employed two more people, and they aspire to bring change to the community they grew up in, where unemployment is high […]
By: Josia Shigwedha & Nduuvundi David Community members from Ekonghola village in Oshikoto region staged a peaceful demonstration against the appointment of the new headman, alleging that he does not reside in the village and only owns a cattle post. They also said that they will only accept a leader whom they elected themselves. The […]
