Steven |Haraǂgeib, who served as Director in the Office of the First Lady during Monica Geingos’ tenure, has been appointed as an expert on the Continental Reference Group on Transitional Justice in Africa. This group is established by the African Union Commission’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace, and Security in collaboration with the Centre for […]
Namibia’s current railway infrastructure is inadequate for its fuel demand supply chains. This has resulted in minimal volumes being transported by rail in the country. Namibia’s reliance on rail for fuel transportation has dramatically declined from 70% a decade ago to just 14% today. With the scarcity of pipelines, road transport has surged, leading to […]
Walvis Bay Junior Mayor Fisabo Mapalo says the youth’s voice on climate change should be heard, as they hold the future of the planet and the next generation. Mapalo said this during the Young Citizens Green Economy Conference held at Walvis Bay. The conference, which aimed at empowering the youth on climate-related matters, was hosted […]
The water interruptions caused by frequent breakdowns and pipe bursts at Katima Mulilo will soon be something of the past. This comes after NamWater commissioned the water pipeline replacement project on Tuesday. The existing water pipeline is over 40 years old and requires replacement as it has become inconvenient, causing water supply interruptions. Zambezi Governor, […]
The Minister in the Presidency, Christine ||Hoëbes tabled a motion in the National Assembly to appoint Michael Mutonga and Ludmilla Doëses as Commissioners of the Public Service Commission. The law mandates that the Public Service Commission consist of a chairperson and between three and six members, all nominated by the President and approved by the […]
A fairer Namibia, characterised by an educated youth, healthcare, and affordable housing, with sufficient investment in the areas of tourism and renewable energy. This was the vision All People’s Party Member of Parliament Linus Muchila expressed for the nation in delivering his maiden speech in the National Assembly on Wednesday. Muchila replaced Erastus Shuumbwa, who […]
Residents of Sikondo Village in Kavango West have collected about N$400,000 towards their collective goal to electrify their homes. Still, they remain a long way from reaching the required close to N$3 million to see this dream realised. They have now turned to the government, pleading for the state to meet them halfway through the […]
The Windhoek Municipal Council has approved a five-year electrification plan aimed at addressing the backlog of 4,000 unelectrified erven in various informal settlements. The ground-breaking ceremony commenced on Wednesday as part of the City of Windhoek’s commitment to offer more favourable conditions in informal areas. The plan is currently in its first year, with the […]
As Namibia’s oil and gas sector gains momentum, there is a strong focus on developing the necessary skills for its success. Selected government officials and industry stakeholders are participating in health, safety, security, and environment training to meet regulatory requirements and conduct inspections of offshore oil and gas sites. The potential for further oil and […]
Over 4,000 households in the Kunene and Ohangwena regions will receive drought relief aid for six months. This comes after the United Nations World Food Programme, with support from the Government of Japan, donated N$9 million towards the drought relief programme. The support by the World Food Programme will provide essential food commodities, as well […]
