The Electricity Control Board’s (ECB) Chief Executive Officer Robert Kahimise says artificial intelligence-driven tools could reduce electricity costs through efficiencies. The topic of the use of AI in the electrical sector has caused discomfort among many in the industry. Kahimise described AI as a simulation of human intelligence in machines. He therefore says humans need to […]
The Namibian Breweries Limited (NBL) with Discoveries Airlines celebrates its 64th edition of Windhoek Oktoberfest. The predominantly German cultural festival, well known as the Windhoek Oktoberfest, is a fun fest that brings together families and friends to celebrate cultural diversity in Namibia. The Managing Director of NBL, Peter Simons, highlighted what an event of this […]
The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Dr. Albert Kawana, officially inaugurated the Ncamagoro Police Station in the Kavango West Region. The construction was done at a cost of over N$15 million. Before the demarcation of the Kavango West Region, residents of Ncamagoro relied on the Rundu Police Station for services. After the […]
Windhoek Rural Councillor, Piet Adams, has highlighted the dire challenges faced by the community of Groot |Aub and surrounding areas, such as landlessness and wealth inequality. Groot |Aub is a settlement located about 60 kilometres south of Windhoek. It is part of the Windhoek Rural constituency and was incorporated into the capital in 2017. It […]
The deadline for submitting comments on the drafted Consumer Protection Bill has been extended. The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade moved the new date from the 25th of October to the 25th of November this year. The ministry has finalised the draft Consumer Protection Bill to ensure it aligns with the National Consumer Protection Policy. […]
The Keetmanshoop-based Illeni Early Childhood Development Centre has received a generous donation of fruit trees and seeds to kick-start a backyard garden project. The backyard gardening project aims to promote nutritional food and environmental awareness among children. The donation was made possible by the outgoing Miss Keetmanshoop Agriculture, Industrial, and Tourism Expo (KAITE), Adelaide Both. […]
The Chief Executive Officer of Hyphen Hydrogen Energy has assured the public that the company’s green hydrogen project will be done in a sustainable and corruption-free manner. Marco Raffinetti was speaking during an educational media tour of the green hydrogen site in Lüdertiz recently. Raffinetti emphasised their commitment to transparency and international standards during the […]
Residents of Palmwag settlement in Torra Conservancy of the Kunene Region have welcomed the opening of a new clinic in their area. The clinic addresses challenges such as the long distances residents have to travel to seek medical attention in faraway towns. The nearest clinic at which residents can seek medical attention is 50 kilometres […]
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey is the new Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. Ayorkor Botchwey has been serving as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana since January 2017. She was selected during the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of State and Government Summit underway in Samoa, taking over from Patricia Scotland. President Nangolo Mbumba congratulated Ayorkor Botchwey, […]
Since the full implementation of integrity committees within the public service four years ago, the Public Services Management Division in the Office of the Prime Minister has managed to train about 400 integrity committee members across all government agencies, ministries, and regional councils. This was revealed by the Deputy Director of Integrity, Thekla Jarmann, during […]
