Egypt has hailed Namibia’s position in Israel’s war on Gaza, which calls for an end to attacks and for Israel to refrain from engaging in provocative acts against the Palestinian people. Namibia, just like Egypt and other African countries in particular, have been urging Israel to respect international humanitarian laws and to have greater regard […]
Civil servants in the Kavango East Region are unhappy with the proposed Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) regulation of 75% preservation from their pension fund. The regulation only allows 25% access to the pension fund upon retirement. Civil servants raised their concerns at a consultation meeting with the Ministry of Finance. The government explained […]
The Kamanjab Village Council (KVC) has committed to building four houses each financial year for residents who are living with disabilities. The project, which is co-funded by the Kunene Regional Council, has already started with the construction of the first four houses. Kamanjab Village Council Chief Executive Officer Bianca Nguaiko said the council has received […]
National Assembly MPs have set aside their political differences to support the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Diederik Vries’ motion that calls for urgent measures to address the food security situation in the country. The motion has been forwarded to the relevant parliamentary standing committee for further review. Herlinde Tjiveze of the Republican Party (RP) pointed […]
Egypt’s Ambassador to Namibia wants to bring his country’s football superstar and Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah, to Namibia. Wael Lotfy Batea revealed this as he provided an update on the bilateral relations between Egypt and Namibia to President Hage Geingob at State House. The excitement brought to the nation by the Dr. Hage Geingob Cup […]
The National Council and Swapo Party Member of Parliament, George Garab, tabled the report on the 71st Westminster Seminar of the Common Wealth Parliamentary Association on effective parliaments held in March. 63 delegates from Namibia attended the seminar, which Garab said met its objectives, highlighting the importance of parliamentary scrutiny and oversight. The aim of […]
The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, says police visibility will be increased on the streets across the country this festive season. Lieutenant-General Shikongo says visitors and citizens alike need peace of mind and to feel safe as they wind up the year at holiday destinations of their choice. The top cop led […]
Namibia’s talented sprinter, Christine Mboma, has received approval from World Athletics to resume competing in the 100-meter and 200-meter events. This follows the completion of treatment to lower her testosterone levels to the legal limit of 2.5. Christine Mboma’s coach Henk Botha confirmed the latest development to NBC, expressing his excitement about her return to […]
President Dr. Hage G. Geingob thanks all Namibians for their participation and support in the successful conclusion of the 9th edition of the Hage Geingob Cup. This event highlighted the importance of unity and hard work in advancing the country’s progress in terms of unity and development. The President expresses his gratitude to the passionate […]
The 9th edition of the Dr. Hage Geingob Cup in Windhoek was a resounding success, drawing a massive crowd of spectators. The curtain-raiser, featuring Namibian Legends and their South African counterparts, left a lasting impression and sparked discussions about making such encounters between the two countries more frequent. After the Namibian Legends’ 5-4 victory on […]
