A petition demanding the immediate implementation of a Universal Basic Income Grant in Namibia was officially received by Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, Doreen Sioka, on behalf of President Nangolo Mbumba. This event followed a demonstration by petitioners who took to the streets of Windhoek to voice their demands. The petition, […]
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on young entrepreneurs to be innovative, saying government will play its part in creating a conducive environment for doing businesses. She made the call at the launch of the Hakahana Lacho Power and Gas Depot in Windhoek today. Nandi-Ndaitwah says government will also play its part in equipping young […]
Culture is not just a collection of traditions and practices, but rather it represents a source of pride that connects people to their roots and history, and offers them a sense of identity. These were the words of the Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele at the Olufuko Annual Cultural Festival Gala […]
In a move that ushers in a new era for the sustainable management of biological and genetic resources, Namibia has introduced new Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) Guidelines for this purpose, along with an online permitting system. The initiative is led by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism in partnership with local and global development […]
The Nampharm Foundation has renewed its partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) for another five years. The Foundation, with its partners, has been tirelessly facilitating the procedures of surgically correcting closures of the cleft lip and cleft palates of children in Namibia. The renewal of the partnership coincided with the Foundation’s […]
The Oshikango -Santa Clara Border Post will now operate 24/7 following the launch on Friday. This follows an agreement between the Namibia and Angola governments. The 24/7 operation will allow the movement of people of the two countries at any time. Ohangwena Governor Sebastian Ndeitunga is confident that the initiative will greatly ease the movement […]
Town Engineer in the Rundu Town Council, Sakaria Shopati, says the institution lost about N$3 million in the 2023–2024 financial year due to vandalism and infrastructure theft. Shopati says despite the Town Council’s attempts to upgrade service infrastructure, the local population is hindering progress. “It’s quite a challenge; the community is stealing manhole covers and […]
The Ministry of Works and Transport has started a pilot project to implement solar energy carports, aimed at reducing energy costs and promoting sustainability. The project is expected to save the ministry a substantial amount of money on electricity expenses and serve as a model for future energy-efficient endeavours across various government ministries. The solar […]
