Another legal battle has emerged at the High Court, tied to the infamous Fishrot scandal, as Nigel Van Wyk faces staunch opposition from the Prosecutor General in his attempt to seek review and overturn some charges against him. These are racketeering, the acquisition of proceeds from unlawful activities, and money laundering. Nigel Van Wyk contends […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has launched the Namibia Integrated Landscape Approach for Enhancing Livelihoods and Environmental Governance to Eradicate Poverty project. Supported by the Global Environment Facility and the UNDP, the project aims to promote sustainable landscape management, reduce poverty with nature-based livelihoods, protect forests, and achieve land degradation neutrality. The conference […]
The National Council hosted the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation to strengthen their long-standing relationship. Highlighting the importance of continued collaboration through “friendship groups for cooperation,” the week-long visit had various activities, including touring the Parliament, visiting the Heroes Acre, and the tomb of the late President Hage Geingob to […]
Namibia has been warned against the inherent risks associated with developments in the oil and gas sector and the emergence of the green hydrogen sector and to remain vigilant. The risks associated with the emerging opportunities, among others, are illicit financial flows, money laundering, corruption, and terrorism financing. The Governor of the Bank of Namibia, […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has expressed appreciation to the outgoing High Commissioner of India, Mandarapu Subbarayudu, for ably representing his government. Dr. Mbumba particularly recalled the state funeral service of the late President Hage Geingob, where High Commissioner Subbarayudu addressed the mourners. “You delivered the message on behalf of the great people of India; we very […]
India’s government is assisting Namibia with grain and other food items for the drought relief programme. The outgoing High Commissioner of India, Mandarapu Subbarayudu, revealed this during a farewell courtesy call on President Nangolo Mbumba at State House. India’s assistance follows Namibia’s international appeal to augment the shortfall in the drought relief programme. “Now, as […]
The African Public Service Day sports tournament kicked off yesterday in Windhoek, featuring soccer, volleyball, and netball. Participants are divided into various group stages as they compete to see which team will emerge victorious. It was a fun-filled opening in which the participating teams acquainted themselves with the tasks at hand in the various matches […]
The Brave Warriors have concluded their preparations for the COSAFA tournament, scheduled from June 26 to July 7 in South Africa. The squad receives a significant boost with the addition of midfielder Aprocius Petrus, who plays for Cape Town City in South Africa, and defender Ivan Kamberipa, representing Orapa United in Botswana. Both Aprocius Petrus […]
The Namibia Rugby Union announced a collaboration with Synergi company in the capital on Tuesday. Collaboration is essential in sports because it allows federations to leverage the strengths, perspectives, and resources of different people and teams. In their announcement on Tuesday, the Namibia Rugby Union revealed a new 5-year partnership deal with Synergi, a company […]
Namibia deserves applause for maintaining and strengthening democracy after only 34 years of independence. The Secretary General of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), Dr. Kevin Casas-Zamora, says Namibia achieved this feat against the backdrop of a deteriorating state of democracy across the globe. Dr. Casas-Zamora said this during a lecture he […]
