The Keetmanshoop Town Council has officially unveiled two street names named after those who made an impact in the community. In a tribute to the late businessman and football administrator Ludwig Helu, affectionately known as ‘Baby’ among the locals, the council honoured him with a street name. It was also named a street after Landless […]
Charles |Uirab was installed as the new Gaob of the Swartbooi Traditional Authority. Gaob |Uirab succeeded Gaob Daniel Luiperdt, who led the Swartbooi Traditional Authority for the past 38 years. Leaders from various traditional authorities and traditional leaders graced the coronation ceremony. Outgoing Gaob Daniel Luiperdt, who has been in and out of hospital, was […]
Substantial work has already commenced in Namibia’s renewable energy sector, particularly the green hydrogen, and investments are welcome. President Nangolo Mbumba expounded on the country’s energy agenda, including plans to make it a hub for the production of clean energy, during the high-level panel discussion of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference. He shared that Namibia is […]
In less than a decade, Namibia has made significant strides in financial inclusion, the statistics improving from 51% to 78%. This progress, driven by the Namibia Financial Sector Strategy, launched in 2012, reflects a strong commitment to expanding access to financial services across the country. Finance Minister Iipumbu Shimii revealed this at the launch of […]
49-year-old Tuutileni Mika appeared in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court on charges of murder, attempted murder, theft of a bicycle, discharge of a firearm, and threat to kill. following a shooting at Henning Crusher in Ondangwa on Friday. It is alleged that Johannes shot and killed 43-year-old John Myburgh while 44-year-old Johan Richter is fighting for his […]
The Executive Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has called for transparency in the implementation of green hydrogen projects to minimise the risk of corruption. Graham Hopwood made the call at the launch of the 2nd Edition of the Green Hydrogen Monitor presentation over the weekend. Hopwood highlighted that, in a country […]
As the year comes to a close, this time is often marked by celebrations, reflection, and anticipation for a fresh start. However, for many individuals, it can also bring feelings of fatigue and mental exhaustion. Year-end fatigue encompasses physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion resulting from various factors, including work-related stress, busy holiday schedules, and personal […]
President Nangolo Mbumba is set to participate in the opening and high-level panel of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, alongside the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz. The two leaders recently co-chaired the UN’s Summit of the Future, which culminated in the adoption of the Pact of the Future. The Hamburg Sustainability Conference thus seeks to build […]
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) launched an Information Sharing Platform to enhance education and skills in the country. The Information Sharing Platform website was launched in Windhoek today. At the launch, the Executive Director for Talent, Innovation, and Productivity at NIPDB stated that their research indicates approximately 30,000 funding applications were received […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has decided to cancel the open international bidding process for printing ballot papers for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The ECN says the decision to cancel the bidding process was arrived at on Monday. It says it considers this step to be in the best interest of […]
