ONE ECONOMY FOUNDATION HONOURS MEDIA AT ANNUAL AWARDS

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The One Economy Foundation held its annual Media Awards yesterday in the capital.

The awards recognise journalists and media practitioners whose reporting focuses on issues such as gender-based violence, femicide, sexual and reproductive rights, mental health, and child protection.

ONE ECONOMY LAUNCHES MEDIA SUMMIT

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The One Economy Foundation hosted the third annual Media Summit in Windhoek.

The events brought together media practitioners, journalists, and healthcare professionals from across Namibia.

BOTSWANA MOURNS FORMER PRESIDENT FESTUS MOGAE

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Botswana has entered a three-day period of national mourning following the death of former President Festus Mogae at age 86.


President Duma Boko announced the mourning period after Mogae died at his residence in Gaborone.


Mogae served as Botswana’s third President from 1998 to 2008.

GROOTFONTEIN TO RELOCATE 65 FAMILIES

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Grootfontein Municipality plans to relocate 65 families currently residing in single quarters to new social housing units. The relocation, initially scheduled for last year, was delayed due to the installation of prepaid water meters and some families lacking deeds of sale.

MASUBIA AUTHORITY CONFIRMS CHIEF MUSHONGO IS ALIVE

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The Masubia Traditional Authority has dismissed false rumours regarding the alleged death of Chief Gibert Muhongo.

At a media briefing, Ngambela Raphel Mbala confirmed that Chief Muhongo is alive and well.

MINISTER DEMANDS PROBE INTO ILLEGAL LAND SALES

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has demanded answers regarding allegations of illegal land sales within the Gciriku Traditional Authority during a period when the area was without a Hompa (chief).

NBC & ECB PARTNER ON ELECTRICITY AWARENESS

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The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the Electricity Control Board (ECB) will collaborate on a series of consumer education programmes to raise awareness about electricity usage, tariffs, and safety.

4X4 INITIATIVE LAUNCHES 6TH BOYS LEADERSHIP CAMP IN OKAHANDJA

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The 4 X 4 Initiative Foundation launched its 6th Boys in Leadership camp at Ongeama Camp on the outskirts of Okahandja.

The founder of the initiative, Sydney Boois, stated that if boys are not intentionally nurtured, they are likely to make mistakes.

ARUVITA KAYOKA APPOINTED GCIRIKU HOMPA

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has announced Aruvita Kayoka as the Hompa of the Gciriku Traditional Authority. 

Sankwasa made the announcement at the Gciriku Traditional Authority's headquarters at Ndiyona in Kavango East.