China is ready to work with Namibia to ensure that the comprehensive strategic and cooperative partnership between the two countries grows in depth. This was said by China’s President Xi Jinping in his message to President Hage Geingob as he celebrated his birthday. In his letter of birthday wishes to Dr. Geingob, President Xi says […]
Four employees at the Walvis Bay Engine One Stop Service Station have been fired after an internal hearing found them guilty of fraudulent fuel transactions worth N$300,000. The fraudulent transactions took place during the month of May. Initially, the Engine One Stop Service Station internally charged six employees with fraud and dishonesty for facilitating fuel […]
The Inspector General of the Namibian Police cautioned the business community and the public at Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region to refrain from harbouring criminals and encouraging illegal activities. Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo made these remarks during a meeting with the community as part of his five-day visit aimed at launching the crime awareness […]
Zambezi Governor Alufea Sampofu says the security cluster continues to operate with limited resources, stating that regional security was compromised due to economic constraints during the 2021–2022 financial year. Speaking during his State of the Region address, Sampofu particularly mentioned the lack of transport, which has limited the mobility of the police in their efforts […]
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) donated training materials to the Ministry of Sports, Youth, and National Service’s Multi-purpose Youth Resources Centre in Windhoek. The donated materials will increase the capacity of the Windhoek Multipurpose Youth Resource Centre, the !Nauas and the integrated Rural Youth Camp by reviving skills training. Amongst others, plates, […]
President Hage Geingob turned 82 years old today, and what a ride it has been. His journey as a statesman has been eventful, filled with significant experiences. Known also by less formal names such as Comrade Omes, Hage Lou Lou, Oom Hags, and Axaba, President Geingob has developed a cutting-edge image influenced by years of […]
The Mariental Farmers Meat Market has been officially opened. The meat market is expected to process 55,000 sheep in 2023 and 100,000 to 170,000 sheep in 2024. By 2025, a full production capacity of 280,000 sheep is envisioned. This, according to O&L Group CEO Wessie Van Der Westhuizen, will necessitate additional investments. Since the resumption […]
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Namibia Director General Paulus Noa attended the 6th Annual General Meeting of the Africa Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities in South Africa. The announcement was made by the ACC on its social media pages. The purpose of the two-day meeting, which was held from July 31 to August 1, was to discuss […]
Director of Research and Innovation at the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation (MHETI), Dr. Lisho Mundia, says that the Namibian government has long recognised the importance that biotechnology plays in national development, poverty alleviation, and as a catalyst for sustainable economic development. The government thus, through the MHETI and technical assistance from the […]
Opposition parties that dragged the Speaker of the National Assembly and President Hage Geingob to Court in 2021 over the appointment of the ACC Director General and his deputy will have to pay over N$500,000 in legal costs. Seven opposition parties out of a total of ten challenged the constitutionality of the proclamation issued by […]
