BUSINESS TODAY | EU GRANTS N$1.2M TO GRASSROOTS GROUPS

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Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation, in collaboration with the European Union, has awarded grants worth N$1.2 million to 10 grassroots organisations.

The funding is aimed at strengthening community voices and advocacy around rights and benefits linked to Namibia's natural resources.

MEFT LAUNCHES NDC 3.0 TO DRIVE CLIMATE ACTION

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The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has launched the updated third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) with a strong focus on turning climate commitments into measurable action.

UN HAILS NAMIBIA’S NDC 3.0 AS CLIMATE MILESTONE

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The United Nations Resident Coordinator, Hopolang Phororo, has hailed the launch of Namibia's Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) as a critical milestone in the country's ongoing climate change response. 

300 CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS HONOURED FOR LONG SERVICE

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300 correctional officers have been conferred with long service medals honouring members who served between ten and 30 years.

The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu says there are more than 700 officers who will be receiving long service medals countrywide.

UNAM & AGRICULTURE MINISTRY STRENGTHEN COOPERATION

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The University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in education, research and knowledge sharing.

STEENKAMP URGES YOUTH SERVICE BOARD TO DELIVER

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The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has called on the new National Youth Service board members to strengthen governance and deliver measurable results to young Namibians.

KAMBALA CALLS FOR MORE CONSUMER CREDIT INFORMATION

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A member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration and Planning, George Kambala, has called for more information on consumer credit and its impact on civil servants.

PARLIAMENT PROBES LENDING PRACTICES

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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration and Planning is probing whether the current lending practices are placing excessive pressure on workers and whether existing laws are sufficient to protect borrowers.