Namibia’s interest in the Pact for the Future is grounded in the understanding that multilateral institutions, including the Security Council, do not represent African needs and aspirations. President Nangolo Mbumba stated this during his maiden address to the UN General Assembly high-level debate underway in New York. Dr. Mbumba said the institutions created in 1945 […]
Safety and security are of utmost importance in today’s interconnected world, where criminals exploit these connections to their advantage. These were the remarks made during a two-day meeting of the Informal Working Group, which focused on enhancing counter-terrorism efforts in Southern Africa. The event, held in Namibia, gathered 50 delegates from Southern Africa, representing law […]
The police’s agricultural farm situated in the Omaheke Region, formerly known as Uichenas, has been renamed after retired Lieutenant General Raonga Jesaja Andima. Andima was the second Inspector General of the Police. At the renaming ceremony, Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo stressed that his predecessor served the nation with determination and passion, hence the recognition. […]
Namibia should start developing skills in green hydrogen in preparation for the production process of this energy source and also its benefits for oil and gas production. The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) held its first public lecture around green hydrogen ahead of the official opening of the Luderitz Research Satellite Campus. The […]
The graduation ceremony for the 17th intake recruit training was held at the NDF Training Establishment Military Base outside of Okahandja on Wednesday. Unfortunately, three of the students died during the training. Details are not clear; however, indications are they died for health-related reasons. 1,387 out of 1,434 recruits successfully completed their training. The recruits […]
As Namibia is grappling with a housing crisis, the challenges of high rental prices and the current interest rate environment are prompting a critical examination of the rental landscape. Key stakeholders, including market researchers, legal practitioners, and politicians, are voicing their concerns and offering insights into potential solutions. Mandisa van Wyk, a market researcher at […]
Japan constructed a block of four classrooms and a storeroom at Ndadi Primary School in the Ohakafiya circuit, Ohangwena Region. The buildings, valued at N$1.3 million, were constructed through the Japanese Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). The GGP programme was implemented in Namibia in 1997, with N$77 million budgeted for those projects. […]
The low rainfall experienced across the country has resulted in poor harvests and severe water shortages. The Office of the Prime Minister is holding a two-day national platform to discuss the implementation of the 2024/2025 drought relief programme. The drought relief programme distributes food, livestock support, seeds, horticulture aid, and water supply to affected communities. […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Forestry has acknowledged that a study was conducted about 10 years ago on the complete removal of the Veterinary Cordon Fence, commonly known as the “Redline.” On Wednesday, Professor Job Amupanda, leader of the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement, raised concerns over the government’s plans for a new feasibility study, […]
