Community and conservancy members at Uis in the Erongo Region are accusing Xinfeng Investments of illegal mining. This follows an order from mining commissioner Isabella Chirchir for the Chinese company to cease operations on 16 November. However, it has emerged that the company did not receive any official directive to stop mining, and instead of […]
In the ongoing Fishrot trial, Acting Judge Moses Chinhengo has maintained that he will continue presiding over the case, as his appointment, an executive decision, remains valid unless overturned by a court of law. This decision, despite Sacky Shanghala and his co-accused having filed a special plea under Section 106 of the Criminal Procedure Act, […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has hailed the late Chief Hosea Kutako as a symbol of nationalism, justice, and unity for the Namibian people. Describing him as an exemplary leader of peace, Dr. Mbumba made these remarks during the official inauguration of the Chief Hosea Kutako Memorial Museum and Homestead Shrine at Toasis in the Aminuis Constituency. […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has announced the appointment of five new board members to the Game Products Trust Fund. These members will oversee the management and allocation of funds generated from game products and natural resources. Their key responsibilities include supporting wildlife conservation initiatives, promoting the sustainable use of wildlife resources, mitigating […]
A 170-kilometre stretch of road between Gobabis and Aminuis that has been upgraded to bitumen standards has been officially inaugurated by President Nangolo Mbumba. The road directly links the Omaheke and Hardap regions. President Nangolo Mbumba expects the road to stimulate economic growth as transportation becomes easier through an improved road network. Dr. Mbumba reaffirmed […]
Namitvest Investment Holdings has made its first dividend payout to almost 700 beneficiaries in its mission to empower members and former members of the Mineworkers Union of Namibia. The beneficiaries received a dividend of N$1 per share, with almost N$1 million paid out in total. The dividend payout that was made in November is a […]
The Tsumkwe community celebrated Human Rights Day as organised by the //Ana-Djeh Trust. The founder of the trust, Kielenie Fernando, explained that the intention of hosting the day was to make the community members aware of their rights. “Human rights events have always been part of //Ana-Djeh’s programs. This is not the first time that […]
City of Windhoek (CoW) has extended the voluntary exchange of the 1959-1960 Katutura and Khomasdal houses to 28 February 2025. This is to encourage submissions from areas that have not yet been represented. In a media statement, the City of Windhoek says the extension only applies to homeowners who missed the original deadline in September […]
Social protection is essential for the World Food Programme (WFP) in safeguarding basic human rights, including access to food, education, and livelihoods. This affirmation was made by the WFP Acting Country Director, Tiwonge Machiwenyika, during the celebration of International Human Rights Day and Namibia Women’s Day at Outapi. Machiwenyika stated that WFP connects social protection […]
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has expressed alarm over reports that the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is summoning IPC polling agents to warehouses or police stations for the purpose of reopening ballot boxes from the recent elections. In a letter seen by the nbc, the IPC has confirmed receiving such reports from various […]
