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.
What about the boy child?
The global emphasis has been put on the girl child and they also have a day to celebrate their being and address issues they are faced with. It is believed that while the world wishes to close the gap of inequality between girls and boys, the boy child is always…
The world's girls are at serious risk, aggravated after Covid
With the world having celebrated the Day of the Girl Child, it is noted that the number of girls at risk of child marriage over the next 10 years has increased to 110 million due to the Covid pandemic. This number has increased from 100 million due to pandemic-related poverty…
Liquor Act: Issue is implementation
The Ministry of Industrialization and Trade, through the Directorate of Commerce, continues to conduct nationwide engagements with relevant stakeholders to inform, educate and communicate the critical subjects of administering the Liquor Act, Act no 6 of 1998, the recently launched National Consumer Protection Policy as well as the Consumer Protection…
Ensuring a future for agri by equipping the youth
Focusing on youth development in agriculture hosted at the recently concluded Windhoek Agricultural and Industrial Show, the Bank Windhoek Feedmaster National Cattle Judging Competition is a collaboration between Bank Windhoek and Feedmaster. In its fourth year, the initiative provides school learners between grades 9 and 11 with the necessary skills…
Mental health is a concern locally
The United Nations' International Children's Emergency Fund says 65 percent of young people in South Africa struggling with mental health-related issues did not ask for help in 2021. Unicef says the Covid-19 pandemic has created a global mental health crisis, leading to disruptions in mental health services and a widening…
Lotteries Act irks industry players
Some lottery industry players are not happy about the recently gazetted Lotteries Act, saying the law does not sufficiently address promotional competition in the country. The Lotteries Amendment Act of 2017 came into force on 01 December 2021. Rudie Putter, General Manager of Avani Hotel stressed that the amended Act…
We should have a growth of 30%, not 3%
The Namibian economy is expected to grow by three percent this year, followed by 3.2 percent in 2023, according to the International Monetary Fund, IMF. Real GDP growth will be supported by diamond, gold and uranium production, and the recovery of the tourism sector. Economist, Gabriel Erastus reacted to the…
Advice to investors with rising interest rates... keep a cool head
Central banks use interest rate increases to slow down the increase in inflation. Higher interest rates keep money off the market and force consumers to save, as well as driving them to save. Katja Meier Wealth Specialist at Old Mutual Namibia, says these past few months have tested the resolve…
Options for selling Air Namibia's assets
The liquidators of Air Namibia are reportedly experiencing challenges selling the airline's assets. Dave Bruni and Ian McLaren are under pressure though because the former staff of the airline are becoming impatient with their severance packages. In the Newsroom speaks to aviation expert, Linden Birns from Plane Talking in South…
Watch out for scammers.... bank's executive speaks
Due to the economic hardships, there is a steady increase in the number of scammers trying their luck, not only with members of the public, but businesses too. Many of these, purport to be staff of banks and contact their victims telephonically. Khadijah Mouton, Standard Bank Namibia's Marketing Manager says…
Excitement about Schumacher Bonsmara auction
There is excitement in agricultural circles with the upcoming Schumacher Bonsmara auction which takes place on 4 October 2022 at the Agra Bank Windhoek ring, starting at 18:00. The auction will be available online as well. There will be plus-minus 28 bulls and plus minus 120 female animals. Marc Schumacher…
Pornography and your child... and that smart phone
Parenting is tough. There are aspects of parenthood that are painful, cringeworthy, and frightening, more so because most parents are out of touch with the high level of tech that children are exposed to. The latest stats indicate that children are addicted to pornography - easily accessible by smart phone…
Land use by wildlife and cattle compared....
The Biodiversity Research Centre of NUST looked at the effects of different land uses on biodiversity, and in particular plant diversity in the Kunene Region. Cattle areas were compared to wildlife-dominated areas. What has an impact on plant diversity and productivity the most, and what role do elephants play in…
Coastline is eroding, leave beach pebbles alone
Recently the municipality of Swakopmund has observed an increase in the number of people taking rocks/stones from the beach, to decorate their gardens. The municipality has however told residents and visitors that every small stone or rock has a significant role to play on the beach and removing these stones…
WiFi in schools is a good thing but, there will be challenges
The Director of the National Institute for Educational Development in the Namibian Ministry of Education, Dr. Patrick Simalumba, says the introduction of free WiFi in schools will open doors to multiple learning mediums for learners. Dr. David Namwandi, founder of the International University of Management says to In the Newsroom…
Riaan Eksteen publishes more than five decades of his life in diplomacy
The autobiography of Riaan Eksteen, South Africa's first ambassador to Namibia who currently lives in Swakopmund, will be available in bookstores in October - with details about previously undocumented moments in Eksteen's eventful career. The book, titled Beyond Diplomacy, covers decades of Eksteen's career, which began in Washington. Eksteen tells…
Rather prevent crime than give harsher sentences, that creates change
The Namibian Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab, says the increasing incidents of sexual violence in the country are very worrying. She says the recent approval of the Amendment Act on Combating Rape should be seen as an attempt to reduce and/or eradicate incidents of sexual violence. Activist Zack Itodo says…
It is World Rhino Day!
Jessica Willemse of the Rhino Momma Project in Namibia chats about the plight of this species and why it is so critical to save them.
Drop in GBV stats does not reflect the reality
Gender-based Violence statistics recently released for the year 2020-2021 dropped by approximately 50% from 5 500 to 2 600. Rosa Namises, an activist is however of the view that these stats don't mean that we are making progress in combating GBV, making mention of the number of cases that are…
Andre Compion chats about his plans as MD of FlyNamibia
The well-known Andre Compion is the new managing director of FlyNamibia. Compion is a name synonymous with aviation and he some some great plans for Namibia's own, privately owned and brand-new FlyNamibia. He chats to In the Newsroom.