There is a revival in the agriculture sector, and its contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP) has picked up and is showing consistent growth. There are, however, some challenges remaining in the agricultural sector, namely the pricing of food owing to geopolitics. The consumer price had increased sharply, but on the other hand, there […]
The peace and stability Namibia continues to enjoy is a source of inspiration for Western Sahara, which continues to pursue self-determination. A special envoy of the President of Sahrawi, Brahim Ghali, said this during a courtesy visit to President Hage Geingob, which was aimed at briefing him on the latest developments in their country. The […]
President Hage Geingob is concerned about the future of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), as it appears to be at a standstill with tariffs affecting development. Dr. Geingob pointed out that Namibia is like a beggar, something that has to be earnestly discussed. Dr. Geingob also raised concern about the announcement of new BRICS […]
The Kamanjab Village Council is drilling several boreholes to address the water crisis that residents have been experiencing over the past few months. Its Chief Executive Officer, Bianca Nguaiko, says the village council received N$5 million from the Office of the Prime Minister to effect this. Nguaiko says residents have been without water for over […]
The Omaheke, ||Kharas, and Hardap regions will now benefit from the drought relief programme, effective from July 1st, 2023, to March 2024. Currently, about 695,000 people are food insecure, and Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah appealed to officials to register only people who meet the criteria. She said there are signs of people being registered […]
Civil servants on maternity leave will now receive their full salaries. Making the announcement, Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the N$15,000 benefit currently provided by the Social Security Commission (SSC) has been found wanting, especially for civil servants who earn more than what is provided. In the event that the mother dies, the father […]
Emotions ran high at the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises consultation on the Financial Institutions and Market Act (FIMA) regulation on the preservation retirement benefit fund at Eenhana. Participants also highlighted that a lack of financial literacy in Namibia is a burden that needs action to educate the nation on financial matters. One of […]
A civic organisation called Lisha Empowerment and Development has petitioned the National Assembly to address the urgent need to revive the market for livestock in the northern communal areas. The petition states that livestock farmers in the northern communal areas cannot sustainably sell their livestock. It says this is because the quarantine facility at Farm […]
President Hage Geingob has expressed dissatisfaction with the UN Security Council, which he termed an “apartheid house” due to the lack of inclusivity. He attributed this to the veto rights’ power, saying it kills any decision. The president states that this has become a continuous fight for Namibia and other African countries to secure seats […]
On Friday, Disability Sports Namibia held their annual awards ceremony in Windhoek, where athletes, coaches, and guides were recognized for their outstanding achievements and dedication throughout the year. Athletes from various disciplines, including archery, football, netball, athletics, and basketball, among others, received accolades for their hard work and perseverance. The ceremony aimed to celebrate and […]
