The Urban and Rural Development Ministry must impose stringent control measures to prevent regional councils and local authorities from redirecting funds meant for capital projects to operational activities. This recommendation comes from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts of the National Assembly.
Namibia’s economy is sinking deeper into recession following the 1,7% contraction in the second quarter of 2017.
German Ambassador to Namibia, Christian Schlaga, has encouraged Namibians to move away from the use of coal and replace it with renewable energy sources. Speaking at the launch of a mobile climate change exhibition in Swakopmund, Schlaga says Namibia is one of the ideal countries for renewable energy, like solar.
US President Donald Trump’s mispronunciation of Namibia as “Nambia” is putting the country on the map, President Hage Geingob says. President Trump caused a social media stir when he twice referred to Namibia as “Nambia” during a lunch he hosted, for African heads of state in New York, during the 72nd UN General Assembly session. […]
As part of the 2017 Heritage Week, secondary school learners at Keetmanshoop in the //Karas Region used the opportunity to showcase and exhibit the history of the Nama people.
The Cancer Association of Namibia has warned those using the association’s brand to collect money for their own benefits to stop the practice.
The Zambezi and Rundu Vocational Training centres received equipment valued at N$2,8 million each to introduce courses in agriculture. The funding is part of the 2015 Namibian and German governments’ agreement to promote vocational training.
Deputy Minister of Environment and Tourism, Tommy Nambahu has encouraged the re-appointed board members of the Windhoek Country Club and Resort to continue focusing on return of investments and promoting sustainable development in the hospitality sector.
The Ohlthaver List Group signed a substantive wage agreement with the Tourism and Allied Workers Union of Namibia for the period of July 2017 to June 2018 for O Leisure employees in the bargaining unit.
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has announced that it will resume financing for SMEs. This comes in the wake of the suspension of operations at the SME Bank.
