Some workers of the government’s green scheme, the Orange River Irrigation Project (ORIP) at Aussenkehr, have voiced frustrations over being excluded from the government pension, GIPF. Some workers are members of the GIPF, while others are not, leading the workers to claim discrimination against them. They asserted their benefits as members of the Orion Pension […]
The Orange River Irrigation Project (ORIP) at Aussenkehr is expected to harvest 200 metric tonnes of dates this season. ORIP farm manager Paulus Mungoba spoke to nbc News about the development. The project cultivates Medjool and Kwadrawi dates on 29 hectares of land, and the harvesting of dates is set for the end of April. […]
The Otjiwarongo Constituency Office has donated money and items to institutions making a meaningful impact on the lives of the communities in the town. Constituency Councillor Marlene Mbakera handed over a cheque of N$200,000, equipment, and materials to local companies. The funds donated by the Otjiwarongo Municipality are for the development of a community playground […]
Residents at Terrace Bay remember the late Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma as a leader who brought immense change to their community. Ranging from education, communication, health, and leisure, the residents say Terrace Bay would not be the same without Dr. Nujoma’s support. Terrace Bay, on the Skeleton Coast, is a tiny resort, 360 kilometres […]
Namibia is mourning the loss of its Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation, Sam Nujoma, who passed away last Saturday. Nujoma, a key figure in the fight for the country’s independence, is remembered for his tireless dedication to the cause of freedom and his leadership in influencing Namibia’s democracy. Tributes have been pouring […]
The decomposed body of Simon Keramin (45) was found on a riverbank at Farm Breckhorn Oast in the Maltahöhe district last Friday. Keramin, who worked at a cattle post and lived alone, last spoke to his girlfriend on the previous Saturday. After failing to reach him for several days, the girlfriend informed the farm owner […]
The Namibian police have reported the murder of a 42-year-old man in Bethanie’s Riverside location. The victim was stabbed by a 26-year-old suspect who was taken into custody. In Keetmanshoop’s Tseiblaagte area, a 40-year-old man died following a stabbing incident at a bar. A 32-year-old suspect was arrested. The police are further investigating an incident […]
The Namibian police have seized drugs and illicit goods totalling N$304,890 over the weekend. On Friday in Klein Kuppe, a 38-year-old Angolan man was arrested after being found in possession of 2,452 tablets suspected to be ecstasy. The estimated street value of the drugs is N$294,240. In Tutaleni in Swakopmund, a 29-year-old man was arrested […]
Namibia’s Embassy to the USA will hold a memorial service to honour the life and legacy of Founding President Sam Nujoma on the 24th of February. This was announced by Ambassador Margareth Mensah-Williams, who also extended condolences to the Nujoma family and Namibians at large. According to Mensah-Williams, the late Nujoma is remembered in the […]
The Executive Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security says the mutual visa exemption agreement between Namibia and China is strictly applicable to holders of diplomatic and official passports. Ettienne Martitz, in a statement, debunked misinterpretations circulating on social media regarding the mutual visa exemption between Namibia and China. He emphasised […]
