The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has introduced crop producer registration cards to improve market access for farmers in the Zambezi Region. The cards will play a crucial role in providing crop market access and recognition by serving as proof of farmers’ status as legitimate farmers, especially when dealing with buyers, traders, and government agencies. “Farmers […]
The Namibian government closely monitors the ongoing riots and unrest in several UK cities, including London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sunderland, Manchester, Hull, and Bristol. “We advise all Namibian citizens currently in the UK and those planning to travel to the UK, to exercise extreme caution and avoid areas where protests and riots occur. If you are […]
Debate on a bill that could restrict demonstrations at certain public institutions and places that are likely to compromise national security has been postponed to September. Under the preliminary provisions, the objective of the Public Gathering Bill is to facilitate and protect the exercise of the rights and freedoms guaranteed under the Namibian Constitution and […]
The ||Kharas Regional Council has introduced the flexible land tenure scheme at Aussenkehr Settlement to improve the living conditions of locals, most of them still living in reed houses. ||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick said this in her regional development report on Tuesday. The flexible land tenure scheme is designed to specifically cater for the low-income […]
A motion that seeks to ratify the agreement between Namibia and Cuba for the transfer of convicted persons has been tabled in the National Assembly. This agreement underscores commitment to the social rehabilitation of offenders, enabling them to serve their sentences in their home countries. Tabling the motion, the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, […]
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has expressed satisfaction with the recent general registration of voters and appealed to the Electoral Commission to ensure free and fair elections. At a media briefing, the IPC commended the ECN for achieving a milestone with 91% of eligible voters registered by the 1st of August. The party launched […]
This year, the Mining Expo and Conference attracted 199 companies and 20 from the SADC Region, as well as other international participants.
The Vice President has called on entrepreneurs to venture into the production of nuclear energy for Namibians to benefit from the downstream nuclear value chain activities. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking at the 11th 2024 Mining Expo and Conference that convened in Windhoek. Vice President Nandi-Ndaitwah says nuclear fuel is not only for the production of […]
The National Assembly is considering ratifying the International Labour Organisation Convention 183 on maternity protection, which could greatly benefit working mothers and their families. Deputy Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation, Hafeni Ndemula, outlined the proposed changes during the session. If ratified, the convention will extend maternity leave from 12 to 14 weeks, […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says the programmes offered at the Khorixas Vocational Training Centre were carefully selected based on local industry needs and community input. Dr. Mbumba inaugurated the centre in Khorixas earlier today, the first of its kind in the Kunene Region. The construction of the VTC began seven years ago under the stewardship of […]
