A N$2 billion loan towards economic development programs will see about 350 jobs created in Namibia through water and road rehabilitation projects. This comes after Namibia and Germany signed financial cooperation agreements to support key infrastructure development. The projects entail the construction of a second direct potable reclamation plant in the central area of Namibia […]

Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa were awarded the UNESCO Peace Award for cooperation in transboundary groundwater governance and management in Paris, France. Namibia and other African countries attended the two-day UN-Groundwater Summit, which was themed “Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible.” The gathering looked at various aspects, such as how African countries can cooperate in groundwater […]

The Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology has reminded government institutions that an effective communication strategy is a key to organizations improving their strategic planning meant to advance development. Emma Theofelus was addressing an engagement session on the government’s communication strategy with regional officials at Gobabis. Theofelus says the government’s communication strategy serves as […]

Fishrot accused and former Fisheries Minister Bernhardt Esau and Nigel van Wyk will again attempt to seek their freedom in the High Court on Wednesday. On Monday, one of their co-accused, Tamson Hatuikulipi, was informed that he will still spend Christmas with the rest of the crew in the Windhoek Correctional Facility, as the verdict […]

Two out of seven members of the Katima Mulilo Town Council Management Committee have been sworn in after a successful election today. Lister Shamalaza has been re-elected mayor and is being deputized by Lasken Sikosi of the Popular Democratic Movement, a position previously held by the Swapo Party’s Christina Simanga. John Ntemwa remains Chairperson of […]

The Electoral Commission of Namibia is holding a consultative workshop with stakeholders for scrutiny and input on the drafting of the Electoral Amendment Bill. This is the second consultative workshop on the Electoral Amendment Bill held by the Electoral Commission of Namibia, following the first in September. ECN’s Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua says the review is […]

The organization, Charity Work Havana, has taken it upon itself to care for and seek assistance for vulnerable women and children, including pregnant women. Owned by a young and passionate woman, Penomwene Nekwaya, the organization, among others, secures lunch for about 150 children every Saturday while also caring for vulnerable children and pregnant women. It […]