A 56-year-old man named Erick Ndakola, who camped at his mother’s gravesite at Uupindi Location Cemetery, returned home today after spending nearly two weeks there. The man caused a stir when he pitched a tent at his mother’s grave, claiming that he was protecting it from being further vandalised and gravesite items stolen. His plea […]
The National Planning Commission (NPC) has approved N$60 million in funding over three years for the construction of the UNAM Southern Campus Geosciences building, where specialised laboratories, including the oil and gas lab and the hydrology and engineering labs, will be housed. This was revealed by UNAM’s Vice Chancellor Professor Kenneth Matengu during an appreciation […]
Fifty young people from across the country are gathered in Windhoek for a two-day summit to explore and develop solutions for the climate challenges. The summit will discuss adaptive strategies for climate impacts, carbon emissions reduction, ensuring a fair transition to renewable energy, and promoting sustainable development and green jobs. The event is part of […]
Digital communication and printing company Ren-Form CC has threatened to take legal steps to protect its name and reputation against what it terms false, malicious, and unsubstantiated allegations against it. The South African-based company says it instructed its legal team to pursue all available legal avenues to pursue any organisation or individuals responsible for making […]
The Gobabis municipality maintains that despite limited resources at their disposal and with assistance from private entities, the town has made significant strides in housing provision. Its public relations officer, Frederick Ueitele, said 200 houses have been built at various localities around town and formalisation of the informal settlement over four years. Ueitele stressed that […]
Although nuclear medicine and radiation therapy are available in Namibia, more needs to be done to optimise the latest developments in radiation technology. This the Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said in a speech delivered on her behalf by the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, during the Official Opening of the 3-day […]
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is set to vote for the 32nd time on a draft resolution calling for an end to the U.S. embargo against Cuba, referred to by the island country as a blockade, which restricts international business and imposes economic sanctions on anyone trading with Cuba. From March 2023 to February […]
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) recorded 164 projects at a cost of N$6.7 billion in the first two quarters of 2024. This was revealed at a media briefing in the Windhoek. The contracts were placed into categories consisting of construction works with 64 projects valued at N$4 billion, goods with 23 projects valued […]
MVA Fund urges affected fatal Auas Road crash families to claim benefits The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has extended an invitation to families affected by the tragic crash on Auas Road on Tuesday to submit claims for funeral and injury grants, loss of support, and loss of income benefits. The crash, which occurred at approximately […]
The City of Windhoek has announced that municipal tariffs have been increased by five percent since the 1st of October. The increase relates to water, rates and taxes, sewerage, and waste management. The municipality, in a public notice, says the increased tariffs were approved by the City Council on the 14th of June. Tariffs on […]
