President Hage Geingob says Namibia will not seek bailouts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) or accept so-called structural reform packages. Geingob, when officially opening the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair on Monday, also stated that Moody’s’ downgrade of the country’s economy was not caused by the government’s monetary or fiscal policies.
An American tourist was robbed of her belongings in Windhoek Monday morning, just as she was about to leave the guesthouse where she was staying during her visit to Namibia. The 33-year-old victim, who requested anonymity out of fear for her safety, told the NBC news team that she has visited a number of countries, […]
The delegates to the just ended Swapo Party Youth League sixth congress, held in the Zambezi Region, expressed happiness and appreciation at the manner in which the congress was conducted.
The sharp rise in cases of rhino poaching has led to various collaborative efforts, including from artists and wildlife organisations, to raise awareness about the importance and value of wildlife – to the country’s tourism industry, and the future generation. In this light, the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC), together with the Hunters Against Poaching […]
Six Namibian nationals were arrested over the weekend, on charges of rhino poaching. The arrests follow discovery of a rhino carcass, in the Kunene region’s Klip river area, on 25 August.
The closure of the SME Bank has affected many business owners who invested their money in the bank. One such entrepreneur is Tuhafeni Mokaxwa who runs a stone engraving business called Marble and Granite. He said he invested N$200 000 in the SME Bank account, which has been frozen.
The newly elected secretary of the Swapo Party Youth League Ephaim Nekongo has assured the former acting secretary that his leadership will maintain unity and discipline. Nekongo was elected unopposed at the sixth Congress at Katima Mulilo after Mandela Kapere pullout at the last minute.
Institutions of higher learning in the Commonwealth member countries should provide equitable and quality education. Secretary-General of the Commonwealth made the call during the official opening of the Council of Education Conference in Windhoek on Monday.
Public Enterprises Minister, Leon Jooste has described the rate at which government bails out state-owned enterprises as tiring.
Namibian cyclist Michelle Vorster is set to represent Namibia at the MTB Australia Championships. Namibian cyclist Michelle Vorster has been hard at work in preparing for the upcoming Australia MTB Championships, which will take place on the 9th of September. This will be her second time to represent Namibia at the event. Last year she […]
