Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has urged SADC member states to come up with a policy to ensure women advance in the SME sector. In Namibia, as in most countries, the majority of women are engaged in the SME sector. The sector, the Prime Minister says, is a robust vehicle for job creation and economic growth.

The Government of Namibia has noted with serious concern the violent protests on the streets of Harare. Violence broke out on Wednesday after the opposition accused the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission of deliberately delaying the announcement of the presidential election results.

Six people have died and 14 others were injured in Wednesday’s demonstrations that turned deadly. Twenty six suspects have been arrested. Eight vehicles were damaged and a number of shops vandalised while some hawkers lost their stock. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson, Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba has blamed the violence on MDC Alliance supporters […]

Namibia’s netball starlet Vendjihonga Katjaimo has set her sights on a career in the sport. Vendjii Katjaimo, who plays as a goal shooter and attacker for the University of the Western Cape in South Africa, is currently on a scholarship in that country where she is studying for a Master Degree in Law. She was […]

Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation Minister called on trade unions to work together for the benefit of workers in the country. Errki Nghimtina was speaking at the labour union consultative meeting held in Windhoek on Thursday.

Namibia has achieved tremendous success in controlling HIV epidemic through the country’s HIV prevention and treatment programme. This is according to new results from the Namibia Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (Namphia).

President Hage Geingob says government remains committed to rooting out corruption which is considered the main cause of exaggerated spending on various government projects. Geingob said this during the official opening of the Eenhana Expo on Wednesday.

The Gender Equality and Child Welfare Minister has advised young people to refrain from resorting to baby dumping. Speaking during the commemoration of World Day against Trafficking in Person at Okalongo in the Omusati Region, Doreen Sioka says the best way to avoid unwanted pregnancies, which result in attempted abortions and baby dumping, is to […]

Namibians are urged to be on alert over human trafficking in the country. Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah explains that human traffickers in many cases come with attractive offers yet ill intentions.

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) on Thursday morning announced final results of the National Assembly. Zanu PF won 146 seats, MDC Alliance 62, NPF and independent candidates one seat each.