The Directorate of Veterinary Services in the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Forestry reported an outbreak of lumpy skin disease in Okakarara Constituency. For an update on how they have managed that outbreak, the Chairperson of the Okakarara Farmers Association, Elia Kandjii, spoke to co-anchor Ndishishii Hamufungu.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Miss Namibia Organisation has said the pageant is not all about handing out crowns and sashes but more about creating a platform for social change. Umbi Karuaihe-Upi said this during an interview on nbc’s Namibia Connect programme, where she announced that entries for the Miss Namibia and Miss Teen […]
The Ministers of Defence of SADC and EAC have been directed to meet within 30 days to deliberate on the establishment of a secretariat-level technical coordination mechanism. This mechanism is expected to monitor the implementation of the joint summit decisions. The ministers are to further discuss an elaborate roadmap detailing the immediate, medium, and long-term […]
Nopal Renewable Energy Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony at Farm Namseb near Maltahohe, where 500 hectares of nopal cactus will be cultivated for carbon capture and renewable energy generation. By 2027, the carbon farming project aims to cultivate 5,000 hectares of nopal cactus, with the total reaching 17,500 hectares by 2028. The Nopal Renewable Energy […]
A member of the One Economy Foundation’s ‘#BeFree’ initiative, Edwardo Swartz, said receiving a new pair of school shoes represents more than a donation; rather, it is a sign of hope amid a dim situation. The donation was made possible by the Association of Diplomatic Spouses, in collaboration with the One Economy Foundation’s ‘#BeFree’ initiative. […]
The Aroab Village Council in the ||Kharas Region has made significant strides in economic growth with a focus on socio-economic development, housing, and infrastructure improvement. Its Chief Executive Officer, Simasiku Maketo, said this in an interview with nbc News. Maketo outlined several ongoing and completed projects aimed at the betterment of residents. The completed projects […]
The Prime Minister has urged government institutions to speed up civil servant recruitment processes to fill critical positions. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila made the call while addressing Executive Directors in Windhoek. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila is concerned about the delay in recruitment at government institutions, which in turn negatively affects service delivery to the public. She says, as […]
Leaders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) have agreed to restart direct talks with both government and non-government groups, including the M23 rebel group, to help resolve the conflict in eastern DRC. The negotiations are to be held under the framework of the Luanda/Nairobi process. The joint summit […]
India has donated a thousand tonnes of rice and maize to Namibia’s Drought Relief efforts. This was announced by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Jenelly Matundu during a reception in Windhoek, marking the 76th Republic Day of India. The day is a celebration of the adoption of the Constitution of India and […]
The Otjiwarongo Town Council has started the process of availing additional land for the informal settlement upgrading to address the need for residential plots. This was revealed by Otjiwarongo Mayor Gottlieb Shivute during the first council meeting of the year, where he further indicated that plans are underway to re-block Eie Risiko informal settlement into […]
