International Day for countering hate speech

Hate speech incites violence, undermines diversity and social cohesion, and threatens the common values and principles that bind us together. It promotes racism, xenophobia and misogyny; it dehumanizes individuals and communities; and it has a serious impact on our efforts to promote peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development. Words can be weaponized and…

Old Mutual Grows Namibia’s Direct Domestic Investment Portfolio

Through its Domestic Investment Portfolio, Old Mutual’s Alternative Investment function has committed itself to address the critical development challenges faced throughout the country. Domestic investments can ensure that Namibian savings are effectively utilised to stimulate development by making a meaningful contribution to the economy, and the developmental needs of communities through funds managed by Old…

Uutoni lauds SDFN for providing affordable decent housing

Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, has commended the Shackdwellers Federation of Namibia (SDFN) for being consistent in constructing and availing houses across the country. Uutoni noted that the federation ranks number one countrywide in availing houses and has to date enabled the construction of thousands of houses to low-to-middle income earners. He…

Charcoal producers urged to follow regulations: MEFT

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has strongly warned charcoal producers contravening the regulation on charcoal production during the fire season, which commenced on 01 May 2022. He said perpetrators will be liable for prosecution under the Forest Act 12 of 2001. A directive issued recently by the Director of Forestry in the…