ON THE RADAR WITH HAPP JUJU (8 NOVEMBER 2024)
1. Residents across Namibia find themselves in a frustrating standstill as the Electricity Control Board, or ECB, holds back on taking action against power blockages over unpaid municipal bills.
2. A new policy document from Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Programme reveals that the German government is eyeing imports for up to 50-70 percent of its green hydrogen supply by 2030. Namibia is one of the key players attracting German interest in this sustainable energy transition.
3. Ten farmers have been accussed of illegally fencing communal Land in Gava, Kavango West region.
4. Labour Inspectors in Namibia are now restricted from making public statements that could compromise the Ministry of Labour or the administration of the Labour Act.
5. Financial challenges often add to the struggles of cancer patients and their families, particularly when it comes to accessing end-of-life care. In response, the Cancer Association of Namibia has launched the Palliative Care Fund to support vulnerable Namibians in need of essential services
6. Exciting opportunities are on the horizon for Welwitschia nursing students. On Thursday, a German clinic extended a helping hand by offering career pathways to these aspiring healthcare professionals.