Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) presidential candidate and leader of the official opposition party, McHenry Venaani, promises to use 10% of the national GDP on agriculture if elected in power. Venaani says this will create jobs and address hunger and poverty. To serve its people Venaani added that if voted in, the PDM government will only […]
The National Disability Council of Namibia (NSCN) has launched a new website with the aim of enhancing accessibility to the council and its activities. The launch of the new website serves as a vital tool for promoting inclusion, serving as a main communication channel with real-time updates and information resources for stakeholders. The development of […]
At the Swapo Star rally at Nkurenkuru, party Vice President and presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, said the party will prioritise agriculture, mining, and tourism sectors in Kavango West. She said space has already been designated for a lodge to attract tourists within the Mangetti National Park, a project that will create jobs. She also added […]
Erongo Governor Neville Andre believes residents can speed up the construction of the Ozondati-Omatjete water pipeline if they volunteer their services. The governor attended a groundbreaking ceremony for phase 3 of the Ozondati-Omatjete water pipeline at Ondjombo. There are eight kilometres remaining to complete the construction of the N$29 million pipeline. “We are informed that […]
The Minister of Works and Transport is satisfied with the progress made on both the Talismanus-Gobabis and Du Plessis Plaas to Epukiro Post 3 road upgrading to low volume seal standard. John Mutorwa took a site visit to evaluate advancement on both roads under construction in the Omaheke Region. The 8.7-kilometre stretch from Du Plessis […]
The Hardap Dam Resort near Mariental, which offers a range of water activities, has seen a drop in the occupancy rate due to the low Hardap Dam water levels. This was revealed by the Public Relations Officer of Namibia Wildlife Resort, Nelson Ashipala. Ashipala told nbc News the average occupancy rate over the past […]
The government of Japan funded the construction of classrooms and a storeroom at the Christoph Ngatjizeko Primary School in the Otjinene Region at a cost of close to N$1 million. Speaking at the official handover, Japan’s Ambassador Hisao Nishimaki stressed that the new building will positively enhance the conducive learning environment for the learners. Nishimaki […]
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, is in Russia, where he is taking part in the inaugural ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum held in Sochi. The conference aims to strengthen cooperation between African countries and Russia in areas like politics, security, trade, energy, and the environment. Other areas where […]
The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation (MIRCO) says it is closely following the evolving situation in Mozambique, where violence has broken out after the general elections in early October. Executive Director in the ministry, Ambassador Penda Naanda, says Namibia is concerned over the deteriorating political situation in Mozambique and calls for calm and peaceful […]
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) this week engaged journalists from different media houses to help them tell the story behind numbers. The engagement focused on supporting media professionals in using and interpreting complex and turning them into compelling narratives that resonate with the broader public. “The expected outcome is to have journalism on developmental matters […]
