Namibia requires an estimated 285 billion Namibian dollars to execute its national climate action plan. The country’s president reaffirmed this commitment at a recent international climate conference, outlining a strategy involving 17 mitigation and 34 adaptation actions. These measures target key sectors like energy and agriculture, aiming to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 11.9 million tonnes.
The president emphasized that the vast majority of the necessary funding, equivalent to about 247 billion Namibian dollars, must come from international support. She urged developed nations and global financial institutions to honor their climate financing pledges, stressing that funds must be directly accessible to developing...
The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority significantly improved its financial standing for the 2024/25 fiscal year. It reduced its operational deficit to one million dollars, a substantial decrease from the previous year's eight million dollar loss. The organization also reported a comprehensive profit of 52 million dollars, more than doubling its prior result. Total assets grew by 66 percent, reaching one billion dollars.
This performance aligns with the authority's five-year strategic plan, focusing on financial stability and safety oversight. The organization received an unqualified audit opinion for the period.
Major modernization projects are continuing, including the installation of new radar and advanced air traffic management...
The First National Bank of Namibia has appointed Ziggy Muinjo as its new head of investments and Carpio Minnaar as head of operations. Muinjo, an investment professional with over a decade of experience, will develop retail investment strategies and create client-focused products. Minnaar brings more than fifteen years of expertise in business optimization and regulatory compliance to his position.
Muinjo stated his commitment to strengthening the national investment landscape with inclusive financial solutions. Minnaar expressed his intention to support the bank's growth by driving operational excellence and customer-centric services.
The bank noted that Muinjo's previous senior roles included positions at the Government Institutions...
Ukraine's foreign minister has stated that over 1,400 individuals from 36 African countries are currently fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine. He urged African governments to warn their citizens against enlisting, asserting that many are quickly killed on the front lines. The minister accused Moscow of using deceptive methods, including offers of money or false employment opportunities, to recruit foreigners.
This warning follows several African governments acknowledging the issue. South Africa confirmed it is investigating how numerous citizens joined mercenary groups after being lured by promises of lucrative jobs. Kenya's president also discussed the illegal recruitment of its nationals with Ukrainian officials, agreeing...
A former Namibian transport ministry inspector in Swakopmund has been arrested on corruption charges. Anthony Dreyer allegedly awarded a government contract for servicing firefighting equipment to a company he owned. The tender, valued at over N$84,000 in 2020, was granted without following official procurement procedures.
Dreyer appeared in the Swakopmund Magistrate’s Court and was released on bail of N$20,000. His case is scheduled for a plea and trial hearing in February 2026.
The Anti-Corruption Commission stated that Dreyer faces charges for using his office for personal benefit, violating procurement laws, and breaching organized crime statutes. A commission representative emphasized that such acts damage public trust and hinder...
The People’s Equality and Democracy Party, or DEM Party, has accused the Turkish government of insufficient commitment to the peace process. A party spokesperson stated that while the Kurdistan Workers’ Party had taken constructive steps like withdrawing forces, official reciprocal actions were lacking. She emphasized that a parliamentary commission was responsibly working to resolve a significant historic and democratic issue.
The spokesperson called for comprehensive legal reforms to support a democratic resolution. She also cited a need for greater transparency, noting public confusion about the proceedings. Comments were made regarding the situation of imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan, with references to suggestions that the...
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka were among the political figures offering condolences for Terry Wanjiru Kariuki. They visited the family’s Nairobi home alongside other regional leaders. Gachagua shared a message honoring the late matriarch, recognizing her strength in preserving the legacy of her husband, J.M. Kariuki.
The former deputy president stated that the family’s philosophy of justice and equality remains significant. He reflected on the sacrifices made by those who stood for what was right. The family remembered Terry Kariuki as a woman of quiet strength and compassion who consistently supported her community.
Terry Kariuki passed away on October 30 while receiving medical care...
The body of a missing secondary school teacher was discovered in a river after a five-day search. Simon Shange had disappeared while traveling to collect national examination papers from a local government office. Passersby found his body in the River Chekalini, and police subsequently retrieved it.
Authorities confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the events leading to his death. The teacher's vehicle had earlier been located at a site indicating a possible traffic accident. Local officials and union representatives have called for a thorough inquiry to provide clarity and justice for the family.
A Kenyan high court has partially upheld an appeal from Easy Coach Limited, reducing the compensation owed to a passenger injured in a 2020 road accident. While the court maintained the bus company's full liability for the collision, it lowered the general damages award from 1.2 million to one million shillings. The passenger had sustained a fractured jaw, lost several teeth, and suffered additional soft tissue injuries.
The appellants had argued that the initial award was excessive and that the injured man failed to produce his first treatment notes. The judge found that other medical documents sufficiently proved the injuries. The court determined the original compensation was disproportionately high after reviewing similar legal...
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