The Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Sylvia Makgone, explained why Swapo Party MPs objected to McHenry Venaani’s Private Members Bill to amend the Marine Resources Amendment Act of 2000. The bill sought to further amend the Act from giving sole discretionary powers to the Minister to allocate quotas to the National Fishing Corporation. […]
The community members of Otjimbingwe and surrounding farms hosted a meeting to address serious issues hampering socio-economic development at the settlement. Otjimbingwe is a settlement in the Erongo Region of central Namibia, with approximately 8,000 inhabitants. Among the issues that were discussed were the upgrading of the road between Karibibb and Otjimbingwe, the allocation of […]
American legal expert Eric Casher and the youth at Walvis Bay are advocating for ethical leadership in Namibia. A public lecture by City Attorney Eric Casher from the United States attracted youth leaders from the coast to learn about ethical leadership. As an African American, Casher revealed that he was not a stern believer in […]
More than 200 residents of the Nova informal settlement in Katima Mulilo have finally received offers to purchase the residential plots. The residents have been occupying the land for years after they were relocated by the town council. The residents, who were initially moved from town land earmarked for developmental projects they had illegally occupied, […]
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) and Trustco Group have revived and unveiled the television game show Winna Mariba. This exciting comeback follows the signing of a five-year memorandum of understanding between the national broadcaster and Trustco Group, paving the way for a series of engaging programmes. The momentous joint announcement signifies a step forward in […]
Urban and Rural Development Minister Erastus Uutoni believes the government should also be commended when it does good and not just be permanently criticised. Uutoni says it is unfair to accuse the government of not doing anything to develop Namibia since independence. Making the remarks at the inauguration of a N$1,8-million government office at Wlotzkasbaken […]
A survey to determine the prevalence of trachoma, scabies, Guinea worm disease, and other selected neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in northern Namibia has begun. The Kavango East and West and the Zambezi regions carry the highest burden of these diseases. Namibia has identified eight NTDs, namely schistosomiasis, leprosy, rabies, trachoma, scabies, snakebite, and soil-transmitted helminths. […]
Namibia has recognised the benefits of a safe and healthy working environment to enhance productivity and drive economic growth and social stability. Hence, the Ministry of Labour, in partnership with the International Labour Organisation, has embarked on a three-day consultative workshop to develop the National Employee Wellness Code of Conduct. The code aims at eradicating […]
