The nursery of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism at Rundu is a hit among local and visiting clients. With planting season in full swing, the ministry is expecting an influx of plant buyers. The nursery at the Rundu District Forestry Office is every plant lover’s dream this time of the year. Various buyers […]
Cross-border livestock theft appears to be on the rise in the Kavango East Region. The police received 32 cattle that were recovered in Angola at Ndiyona. The Crime Investigation Coordinator, Bonifatius Kanyetu, said livestock theft cases have alarmingly increased this year compared to previous years. Deputy Commissioner Kanyetu said the stolen herds of cattle are […]
The Epukiro Post Drive Centenary Celebration Committee has announced the start of the celebration. This week-long series of events celebrates 100 years since the courageous journey led by Ombara Katookui Hoveka, who guided the Ovambanderu and Ovaherero people from concentration camps to establish a new future in Epukiro. The celebration is themed “From Despair to […]
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) took a decision to advertise a Sandwich Harbour tourism management concession in a competitive tender to address a number of challenges in the area. However, some tour operators are against the concession, saying they do not know what it seeks to address, other than […]
The Governor of the Hardap Region, Salomon April, has highlighted the importance of partnerships in overcoming challenges in education. He said this during the handover of stationery worth over N$300,000 to 11 schools in the region by NamWater. Schools that benefitted from NamWater’s generosity are Tsunamis, Anna Maasdorp, Samuel Veldskoen, Mukorob, Klein Hub, Groendraai, WJD […]
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation has extended condolences to the family and friends of its former employee, Japie Beukes, who died last Friday. The 62-year-old Jacobus Beukes, better known as Japie, joined the nbc as a Telex Operator in 1988. Beukes served the broadcaster in various capacities, including Chief Telex Operator and Chief of Buildings and […]
The Namibia Grape Company (NGC) and its South African-based partner Capespan have officially renewed their partnership, signing a contract that extends their collaboration for an additional 20 years. Ownership of the joint venture is divided, with a 51% stake held by NGC and Capespan owning the remaining 49%. With an N$136 million loan from Standard […]
Duma Boko, the newly elected President of Botswana, is set to be inaugurated this Friday at the country’s National Stadium. Officially sworn in as the 6th President last week, Boko stated the urgency of assuming office during his initial speech, saying that any delay would leave Botswana without a leader. In his address, Boko pledged […]
Namibia has assured passenger cruise liners of a smooth entry process through the Walvis Bay Harbour this season. The Ministry of Home Affairs Executive Director, Etienne Maritz, said staff members will be deployed from other regions to maintain high standards at the entry point. The passenger cruise liner season begins in November, and runs until […]
National Council lawmaker Paulus Mbangu has called for an urgent review of the 2023 Population and Housing Census Report, released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) last month, due to what he termed “serious” concerns over its accuracy and clarity. The report, he said, raised eyebrows with questionable data classifications, inconsistencies, and missing key indicators […]
