Swapo ||Kharas Regional Coordinator celebrates electoral victory

The Swapo Party’s Coordinator for the ||Kharas Region, Mathew Mumbala, has expressed gratitude to the electorate, especially in ||Kharas, for their support, which secured the party’s victory in the recently concluded national elections. Mumbala extended his congratulations to President-Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her victory at a media briefing. He stated that Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah’s success as […]

Epukiro battles mosquito infestation

The settlement of Epukiro Post 3 in the Omaheke Region has been plagued by mosquitoes in recent weeks due to stagnant water in the area.  Residents of the settlement have expressed concern about the health hazard if the situation is not promptly addressed.  In response, a fumigation team from the Ministry of Health and Social […]

Intergenerational Dialogue tackles Gender-Based Violence

Gender-based violence and sexual assault are global issues that threaten the lives and futures of young girls and women, and they remain a significant concern in Namibia. An Intergenerational Dialogue took place yesterday, featuring panel discussions aimed at addressing these issues and exploring ways to prevent them. One of the topics discussed was teenage pregnancy […]

Otjiwarongo and Grootfontein by-elections Scheduled for Mid-2025

Residents of the Otjiwarongo and Grootfontein constituencies in the Otjozondjupa Region can expect to vote for their new constituency councillors in separate by-elections before June 2025.  This is due to the announcement that their current constituency councillors—Elder Filipe of Grootfontein and Marlayn Mbakera of the Otjiwarongo Constituency—are on the new list of members of parliament, […]

President Mbumba highlights Namibia-China cooperation at Doha Forum

Namibia and China’s relationship is based on political understanding, cultural cooperation, and infrastructure development. President Nangolo Mbumba reaffirmed this at the ongoing 22nd Doha Forum’s discussion segment titled ‘China’s Role in a Rising Global South: Redefining the Future of the World Order.’ The segment explored how China’s growing influence in the global south impacts the […]

Namibian Competition Commission advocates for fair market practices

Healthy competition is one of the key pillars emphasized by the Namibian Competition Commission to manage rivalries between businesses over market share and promote trust among customers. This was highlighted by the Chief Executive Officer of the Namibian Competition Commission, Vitalis Ndalikokule, during the commemoration of World Competition Day in the capital. The Namibian Competition […]

BoN, CRAN sign MoU

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) will strengthen regulatory cooperation following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing collaboration in regulating the telecommunications and financial sectors. The agreement replaces the 2016 MoU and addresses key areas such as mobile money, SIM card registration, cybersecurity, […]

Motor clearance services launched in Rehoboth

Police in Rehoboth have launched motor clearance services, marking a milestone in improving service delivery to the community. The initiative aims to streamline processes and ensure compliance with traffic regulations and other legal requirements. The launch of the motor vehicle clearance unit demonstrates a commitment to accessibility and efficiency by simplifying the process of obtaining […]