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   A new global report analyzing sex discrimination in laws reveals that while some commendable gains have been achieved in strengthening legal protections for women and girls over the past five years, progress remains slow, uneven, and increasingly under threat from a growing backlash against women’s rights.   Research by Equality Now identifies how women and girls continue to experience systemic and intersecting discrimination in laws, policies, and cultural practices, exposing […]

By: Ellen Shihepo The Bank of Namibia has launched the N$60 commemorative banknote in honour of late President Hage Geingob’s 60 years of service to the Namibian nation. Governor Johannes !Gawaxab announced at the launch today that the new notes will be issued after two weeks, a period dedicated to awareness campaigns on the security features and fixtures of the new commemorative notes. He said the notes would serve as […]

In my life, I have seen Namibia change time and again. I can remember when the liberation struggle brought freedom. As a young teen, I didn’t grasp the true magnitude of this change completely. The recent passing of our Founding Father, Dr. Sam Nujoma, gives one a moment to pause and reflect. A feeling of sadness is the initial and overwhelming feeling; however, as I looked and relived moments in […]

  Tribute Portfolio – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s (www.Marriott.com) growing collection of characterful, independent hotels – welcomes its first safari lodge with the launch of Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Karatu, Tanzania. Set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a protected territory in Tanzania’s Arusha region and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this property seamlessly combines modern comfort with an authentic connection to the […]

  Network International (Network) (https://www.Network.ae/), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), in partnership with Airtel Money, the dedicated mobile money platform for Airtel Africa, has begun the rollout of digital payment solutions across key African markets, starting with Uganda. More activations are scheduled for the rest of Africa and Francophone countries in 2025.  As part of this collaboration, Network will provide expertise and […]

Parliamentarian Elma Dienda has called for key reforms to the Ombudsman Bill to enhance accountability and justice. She emphasized the need for greater independence in the appointment process to prevent political influence. Dienda also urged for expanded oversight powers, particularly in cases of police misconduct and corruption. She highlighted the importance of increasing resources to improve investigations and public outreach. Additionally, she advocated for better representation of marginalized groups within […]

Independent Patriots for Change leader Panduleni Itula says the party accepts the Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss the bid to nullify last year’s presidential and parliamentary elections. However, speaking to local media, Itula emphasized that while they respect the ruling, they do not necessarily agree with the Electoral Commission interpretation of the law. He urged supporters to move forward and called for a critical review of country’s electoral laws.The post […]

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