Draught hampers harvest in Zambezi

Due to the ongoing drought, farmers in the Zambezi Region are counting their losses. The region, whose residents heavily rely on agriculture for both consumption and commercial purposes, is worried about the prospects of their farming.  Some residents of Maalo Village next to Lake Lyambezi say not only do they have to deal with wildlife […]

NDF gears up for independence celebrations

The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) will be holding a parade as part of Namibia’s 34th Independence Anniversary at Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region. In preparation for the parade, the public may observe the unfamiliar movement of soldiers and armoured vehicles from March 17–22. The ceremony’s highlights will include a 21-gun salute, an aircraft fly-pass, and free-fall […]

BoN scoops transparency award at Central Banking Awards

The Bank of Namibia has won the award for transparency at the annual Central Banking Awards for its enhanced transparency in monetary policy communication.  Organised by Central Banking Publications, the annual awards celebrate outstanding performance in the central banking community. As the overall winner in the Transparency Category, the Bank of Namibia was recognised for […]

Dr. Nama Goabab dies

The late Nama Goabab served the National Assembly with dedication as the Secretary of the Lower House. Professor Katjavivi said this when he announced the death of Dr. Nama Goabab. Dr. Goabab served as the Secretary of the National Assembly from November 2006 to January 2009 and held the positions of 5th and 6th Secretary. […]

5G technology to unlock untapped values

Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) is hopeful that the rollout of 5G technology in Namibia will unlock untapped values that lie within the country’s digital infrastructure. This, it says, will also result in a significant milestone for the economy and its people’s livelihood.  MTC held the first public 5G technology trail demonstration, the fifth generation of […]

ECN trains Supervisors of Registration

The Electoral Commission of Namibia’s (ECN) Commissioner, Emmerentia Leonard, has urged Supervisors of Registration to conduct their work in a non-partisan and transparent manner. Dr. Leonard was speaking at the opening of a two-week training for supervisors of registration at Otjiwarongo. Namibians will go to the polls on November 27, and the Electoral Commission of […]

MIT and MWT caution public against fraudulent bid invitation

The Ministry of Industrialization and Trade (MIT) and the Ministry of Works and Transport (MWT) have cautioned the public and potential investors against a fraudulent bid invitation circulating on social media platforms. In a joint statement recently, the ministries said the fraudulent bid invitation purportedly invites potential investors and international bidders to apply for extensive […]