The Botswana Wildlife Producers Association expressed discontent against the United Kingdom’s Hunting Trophies or Import Prohibition Bill. The bill tabled in the UK’s Parliament in 2022 seeks to prohibit the import of hunting trophies into the UK. Speaking at a media briefing recently in Gaborone, the Chairperson of the Wildlife Producers Association, Leonard Matenje, says […]
The former employees of Namsov Fishing Company will receive full-time employment at Shore Recruitment before the end of this month. This was promised by Acting Executive Director Ueritjiua Kauaria after receiving a petition from the employees. The workers lost their jobs around 2018 when Namsov’s horse marckerel quota was reduced. Namsov has since been taken […]
The suspended Managing Director of Erongo Marine Enterprises claims she was ethically compromised while working at the fishing subsidiary owned by South African fishing conglomerate Oceana Group. Dr. Martha Uumati says when her principles were challenged, she raised concern, which she believes is among the reasons she got in trouble with the South African principals, […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Emma Theofelus, officially opened the annual public entity communication and public relations conference at Katima Mulilo, which is being attended by all communications practitioners under the theme “Bridging the Gap through Communications.”. The platform offers attendees knowledge and skills that could better their organisations, encourage participation, and […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, has called on local authorities to lead local economic development by creating an enabling, conducive environment for both investors and job seekers. He made the call during the official opening of the Association of Local Authorities in Namibia (ALAN) Indaba held at Luderitz. The Indaba aims […]
For the past 34 years, rural electrification in the Kavango East Region has mostly targeted public institutions instead of households. The regional leadership says it’s about time to shift focus to households in rural areas, where some have been without electricity since independence. This was among the deliberations that took place during the discussion between […]
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has addressed allegations of corruptly awarding petroleum exploration licences. Responding to accusations on social media and in relation to Landless People’s Movement (LPM) MP Henny Seibeb’s questions, Alweendo underscores the importance of vigilance against corruption in the oil and gas sector. Alweendo clarified the application process, stating […]
The Rundu Rural Constituency councillor says that despite various studies revealing that Kavango East is one of the poorest regions, the central government has not done enough to turn the tide. Paulus Mbangu was addressing the Minister of Mines and Energy during an engagement with the Kavango East Regional Council. According to Mbangu, four income […]
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi, delivered an address at the 75th Commonwealth Day Commemorations in London, United Kingdom. In his speech, Professor Katjavivi called for collective action, urging nations to confront challenges with courage and determination. Professor Katjavivi emphasised the importance of fostering an environment where every voice is heard and valued […]
President Nangolo Mbumba, accompanied by First Lady Sustjie Mbumba, arrived in Botswana to attend the memorial of the late President Dr. Hage Geingob, scheduled to take place tomorrow in Gaborone. Before the memorial, President Mbumba paid a courtesy visit to Botswana’s President, Mokgweetsi Masisi. The Minister in the Presidency, Christine ||Hoebes, says the trip of […]
