The Cabinet has decided to extend the allocation of quotas for expired right holders to allow them to catch one third of the Total Allowable Catch, for various species until end of 2019/2020 financial year. The Minister of Information and Communication Technology says this measure is to maintain and allow stability in the fishing industry.

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex plus (LGBTI) organisations in Namibia are encouraged to take a lead in advocating for their rights and those of the minorities. This was shared at the round table discussion centered around gender-based violence, human rights and sexual minorities, held under the theme ‘Towards Total Inclusivity’ in Windhoek.

Trustco has offered to acquire shares of N$2 billion in a South African insurance company. The acquisition of Constantia Risk and Insurance Holdings and Conduit Ventures will be Trustco’s biggest cross border transaction by a Namibian company. Trustco will buy the shares through its subsidiary Legal Shield Holdings and plans to expand its insurance business […]

A concerned group, consisting mostly of young people at Keetmanshoop in the //Kharas Region, have denounced reported incidences of police and military brutality against Namibia citizens.

The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) identified youth unemployment as a serious problem that needs special consideration. APRM Council visited different parts of the country consulting different stakeholders to find the root cause of youth unemployment. The team, which is led by former ambassador Wilfred Emvula, is expected to compile a draft report on its […]

Independent presidential candidate, Dr Panduleni Itula has called on his supporters and followers to respect the rights of other people, including the rights of journalists. Itula says journalists have the right to cover news events as they unfold, freely and without fear of intimidation.

The African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries are at crossroads to revive the relevance of the organisation. This would require a key review of a number of agreements that ACP has, such as the Georgetown Agreement to foster sustainable development among member states. President Hage Geingob and over 50 other ACP heads of State and […]

Telecom Namibia’s subsidiary, PowerCom has announced its plans to invest in infrastructure projects across the country, to the value of N$27 million, starting January 2020.

A group of young Namibians marched to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to submit a list of demands to the commission’s Director-General, Paulus Noah. The march coincides with the International Anti-Corruption Day.

Former independent presidential candidate, Dr Panduleni Itula and opposition parties held a meeting at the Embandu Sports Field in the Oshana Region. The meeting was mainly to address the issue of corruption in the country.