The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has approved an increase of 8.7% for NamPower bulk electricity tariffs, effective this month. That raises the tariff from N$1.82 to N$1.99 per kilowatt-hour. The NamPower tariffs only impact 70% of distribution costs, with 30% being costs related to different licences. The tariff increase is applicable to NamPower bulk customers, […]
The past few weeks have been steeped in extremely cold weather and strong winds. So much so that residents in the informal settlements feared for their lives and businesses. 40-year-old Jacobine Handjamba from Havana Settlement in Windhoek was among those fearing for her livelihood. She managed to navigate the cold and windy weather to ensure […]
Cardiff University has awarded the Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, an Honorary Fellowship in recognition of his remarkable contributions to politics, education, and society. Each year, Cardiff University confers special honours on a select few individuals whose significant achievements and contributions have made an impact on society. Professor Katjavivi, it says, devoted […]
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) held an awareness session on the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme in the Zambezi Region. The programme is aimed at rewarding compliant traders who meet specific criteria, with the purpose of enhancing supply chain security and facilitating legitimate trade through the establishment of a framework of standards and practises. “What […]
Landless People’s Movement (LPM) Chief Whip Henny Seibeb has warned members of parliament not to set up rules that criminalise outspoken parliamentarians. Seibeb has urged his peers at a validation meeting in Swakopmund to come up with futuristic rules that will help strengthen the functions of parliament. Members of the National Assembly have gathered in […]
Two newly appointed diplomats from Russia and Thailand say expanding agriculture, foreign service, and investments in technology, top the agenda of cooperation between Namibia and their respective countries. Ambassadors Dmitry Lobach from Russia and Mungkorn Pratoomkaew from the Kingdom of Thailand presented their diplomatic credentials to President Hage Geingob at State House. Lobach will be […]
Africa’s position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict is clear, and that is to de-escalate tension and allow dialogue to ensue, says President Hage Geingob. He reiterated this position during brief talks with Russia’s new Ambassador to Namibia, Dmitry Lobach, at State House. Russia has welcomed Africa’s stance in the conflict, describing it as non-politicised and neutral. […]
NBC’s Kaisames FM will host its 17th ||Goa!haob Social Games at Otjiwarongo in August. Kaisames station manager Desrae Christiaan says the ||Goa!haob Social Games are an extension of the station’s popular morning show, ||Goa!haob. She says, “The ||Goa!haob Social Games were established in Outjo in 2006 as a simple networking gathering for Kaisames FM listeners […]
Tsumeb residents who were evicted from the Endobo compound last year are still camping in makeshift structures. In October last year, hundreds of Endobo compound residents were evicted due to non-payment of rent. They have since erected makeshift structures, where they are embracing harsh weather conditions. The number has now declined as some have moved […]
The South African High Commission and partners celebrated Nelson Mandela Day with the residents of the Katutura Old Age Home. The High Commission, in partnership with South African Airways and Namib Mills, donated 500 kilogrammes of food to the old age home. Nelson Mandela’s Birthday celebrated on the 18th of July annually, is used to […]
