President Nangolo Mbumba has granted the request by the Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission to extend its work programme for another month. The commissioners submitted a preliminary report to Dr. Mbumba at State House on Wednesday. The Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission, set up in April this year, was expected to complete and submit its […]
The Bank of Namibia has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points from 7.75% to 7.50%. The central bank’s decision aims to strengthen domestic economic activity and maintain the stability of the Namibia Dollar’s peg to the South African Rand, supported by sufficient international reserves. The central bank’s decision to lower the repo rate […]
Exhibitors at the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture conference are displaying different market value possibilities found within the agriculture sector. The exhibition features items from farming organisations and the agriculture-related faculties of different universities. The showcasing of products is also a market for different possibilities in the sector. Engineering students showcased water […]
The need for infrastructure and equipment for educational purposes remains pressing in the |Khomas Region due to the constant population increase. For this reason, the |Khomas Regional Council, together with the Ministry of Education, have constructed five additional classrooms at two schools. The Council and the Education Ministry handed over a three-classroom block at the […]
The Deputy Minister of Marginalised Communities, Royal |Ui|o|oo, who was on a three-day visit to Ohangwena Region at the invitation of Ohangwena Governor Sebastian Ndeitunga, expressed his disappointment over the deplorable accommodation of the San community at Olukula Number One in Okongo Constituency. The San people still mainly live a nomadic lifestyle at Olukula Number […]
Padel Tennis, introduced just four months ago, is rapidly gaining popularity among youth and families. Brought to Namibia on April this year, by Namibia Padel, Namspire, and their partners, this racket sport, which originated in Mexico, combines elements of traditional Tennis and Squash. Played in a semi-enclosed glass court, Padel Tennis is known for its […]
The 10th edition of the popular Navachab Marathon was launched in Windhoek with increased sponsorship and high participation anticipated. The 2024 Navachab Marathon will attract the country’s top athletes, as has been the norm over the past years. This year’s event will celebrate the marathon’s 10th anniversary, making it a significant event to look forward […]
The Khorixas Health District in the Kunene Region has been awarded the Simon Kunene Subnational Verification, or award, for outstanding success in achieving near zero indigenous malaria transmissions from 2020 to 2024. The Simon Kunene Award is named after a pioneer of malaria control in southern Africa, Simon Kunene, who was a renowned epidemiologist from […]
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially declared the ongoing Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), marking the first such declaration by the agency since its inception in 2017. This declaration, under Article 3, Paragraph F of the Africa CDC Statutes, empowers the organization to lead […]
