Veteran John Amakali buried

John Amakali, a veteran of the liberation struggle affectionately known as Nakaundule, was laid to rest at the Eenhana Memorial Shrine. President Nangolo Mbumba granted him an official funeral and praised him as a fearless freedom fighter who made invaluable contributions to the country’s liberation before and after independence. Amakali, aged 73, passed away on […]

Business community urges extension of BIPA’s Annual Duty Penalty Waiver Programme

The business community is requesting Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) to extend its Annual Duty Penalty Waiver Programme, which ended today. Long queues could be observed at Windhoek’s Grove and Maerua Malls as business owners hurry to have their penalties waived. The process began in January, and business owners are complaining about the slow service […]

Minister Peya Mushelenga holds productive talks with Russian counterpart

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Peya Mushelenga, had substantive and productive talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Dr. Mushelenga’s visit was his first visit to Russia as Minister of International Relations and Cooperation. A statement issued by the Russian Embassy says the two ministers agreed that bilateral ties, rooted in the uncompromising […]

NEKA holds first ever AGM

President Nangolo Mbumba has commended the Namibian Exile Kids Association (NEKA) for continuing to be the voice of the children born in exile at the height of the liberation struggle. Dr. Mbumba, who is also the patron of NEKA, says the association has managed to bring together members to promote the welfare and preserve the […]

Swakopmund Museum exhibits 1904 – 1908 Genocide

For the first time in 125 years, the Swakopmund Museum is displaying an exhibition on the 1904-08 Herero and Nama Genocide. Previously, the museum only showcased the colonial background of German successes in the country, with no mention of the black communities living in Swakopmund. The Swakopmund Museum is a privately run,non-profit organisation.  According to […]