The Ministerial Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission has reviewed the 75 legal instruments between the two countries. These are in the areas of infrastructure development, transport and communications, health, minerals, and energy, among others. The ministerial session will be followed by the meeting between President Hage Geingob and his South African counterpart, Cyril […]
Magistrate Linus Samunzala has acquitted activists Michael Amushelelo and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma of all charges, citing poor quality and multiple contradictions in the evidence of state witnesses. Amushelelo had spent close to seven months in incarceration since his arrest for independence this year. The activist, along with Nauyoma and Inna Hengari, were arrested and faced several […]
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) is developing a National Digital Strategy to unlock various opportunities and fast-track Namibia’s digital transformation. The strategy will guide the nation in leveraging digital technologies for sustainable development, economic growth, and social progress. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus […]
The Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Ministry has denied claims that there is no production taking place at the Etunda Green Scheme Irrigation Project in the Omusati Region. The farm manager, Sacky Shilyomunhu, says there has been no work halted at the project and its business as usual. Shilyomunhu says when the green scheme projects […]
The Mayor of Luderitz has appealed to Namibians, and in particular coastal communities, to protect the country’s marine ecosystem. Benjamin McKay made the call during the launch of the Namibian Islands’ Marine Protected Area (NIMPA) project at Luderitz. The project is aimed at strengthening the management framework and improving livelihoods in these marine protected areas. […]
The implementation date for the livestock drought programme has been brought forward to July 1, 2023, instead of the initial October 1. This was after Cabinet authorised the Office of the Prime Minister to consider a revision of the commencement date, subject to an assessment of the number of affected farmers and their financial implications. […]
Swanu Leader Dr. Tangeni Iijambo has introduced a motion for debate on the Policy of National Reconciliation in the National Assembly. Dr. Iijambo is of the opinion that the difficulties the country is facing in terms of socio-economic development, stability, and injustice are due to the trauma of apartheid and war that the country and […]
The long-standing dispute over the Orange River boundary between Namibia and South Africa will feature during deliberations at the 3rd session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC), underway in Windhoek. The Orange River forms the international border between South Africa and Namibia. The border between Namibia and South Africa falls on the northern bank […]
The National Assembly has rejected a third Private Members Bill in two weeks by Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani. Lately, the official opposition leader has been tabling bills on various issues of national concern. Yesterday’s motion aims to recognise, promote, and protect the rights and interests of marginalised communities. The Rights and Interests […]
Energy supply tops the agenda of the ministerial meeting between Namibia and South Africa. The meeting preceded the third Bi-National Commission (BNC) of the two Heads of Sate. During the opening of the Ministerial Meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation urged NamPower and Eskom to strengthen existing cooperation on […]
