State House says President Hage Geingob’s address on Independence Day will be consistent in reflecting on significant achievements in nation-building over the past 33 years, notwithstanding the work that lies ahead toward total economic emancipation.  Press Secretary, Alfredo Hengari says most of the achievements outlined by the President during the State of the Nation Address […]

SADC’s mining sector has the potential to boost the region’s economy if fully harnessed. The Operationalization Plan for the SADC Heads of State and Government Declaration on TB in the mining sector suggests that the sector accounts for over 60% of the region’s foreign exchange earnings and at least 10% of the region’s GDP. The […]

The Police Chief, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has denied a request by the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) to stage a nationwide protest against high unemployment in the country on Independence Day tomorrow. NEFF Commissar Michael Amushelelo says the aim of the protest is to put pressure on lawmakers to act with urgency and address […]

The Swakopmund municipality’s Project Shine has received N$190,000 from various sponsors to keep the town and surrounding areas clean. Since its launch in 2007, Project Shine has played a significant role in promoting cleanliness, recycling, and improving the social welfare of the Swakopmund community. The town mayor, Dina Namubes, says through this project, residents are […]

28 households at Corridor 14 in the Aminuis Constituency, Omaheke Region, received solar electrical equipment through the Embassy of the United States. The donation is worth more than N$100,000 and includes solar lights and radios. The donated items are meant to help the community living close to the Namibia-Botswana border fend off predators that used […]

One of the three Namibians who designed the national flag believes that 33 years after independence, it still represents heroism, peace, and unity as per the intent. The design by Theo Jankowski and two other designers for the Namibian national flag was selected from among more than 800 other Namibians. Born and bred in the […]

As Namibia celebrates Independence Day this week, it is also an ideal moment to reflect on the country’s cultural contributions. Amid the years of the liberation struggle in 1989, a movie that would capture the hearts of many was being shot in Tsumkwe: The Gods must be Crazy.  It is one that Namibians can be […]

Namibia needs to consider developing a national human resources database and document citizens with the necessary qualifications and skills to take up positions at international organizations. This is the view of a public policy analyst and international relations expert, Dr. Marius Kudumo, who says 33 years after independence, Namibia needs to increase international representation. Namibia’s […]

Foods produced without synthetic fertilizer or pesticides are not only more nutritious, but they also benefit the environment and are safer for human health. This is according to a representative of the Namibia Organic Association, Vera Comy, who spoke on the sidelines of the just-concluded four-day workshop organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and […]

Swapo Party Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commended the residents of Okaku for once again putting their hopes and trust in the ruling party. Her comments come after the Swapo candidate David Fillipus won the constituency’s by-election that took place on Friday. Nandi-Ndaitwah says Swapo’s victory will allow the party to continue where it has […]