The Namibian government has connected some rural communities just north of Keetmanshoop to the national electricity grid under its rural electrification project. The Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Kornelia Shilunga, officially inaugurated the N$6.8 million rural electrification project. The communities that benefit are Itsawises, Jakkalsdraai, Jakkalsvlei, Constancia 1 & 2, and Enoch. “Today we […]
The rainy season that brings hope for water and food security also comes with some disruptions, especially for motorists in urban areas. Potholes seem to be emerging on almost every street in the capital, costing drivers thousands of dollars for vehicle repairs.
The community of Otjimbingwe and its surrounding areas have for long faced the emotional and economic hardship of travelling up to 60 kilometres to access mortuary services. This situation has been placing significant strain on already vulnerable families. However, a new development promises to alleviate this challenge. The Navachab Gold Mine has invested over N$3 […]
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, has underscored the importance of public-private partnerships in achieving the Ministry’s mission of providing integrated, affordable, and responsive healthcare to all Namibians. Dr. Shangula highlighted that the support from Navachab Gold Mine serves as a perfect example of how such collaborations can drive transformative improvements […]
Lüderitz has been experiencing significant water constraints for the past week, caused by a pipe burst along the feeder line that leads to the NamWater terminal reservoir. Speaking to nbc News, Lüderitz Mayor Phillippus Balhao has reassured residents that the town council and NamWater are working hard to restore the water supply in the town. […]
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) conducted public interviews to fill vacancies in the High Court’s criminal and civil divisions. The initiative to hold public interviews for the appointment of High Court Judges follows amendments to the JSC regulations in November of 2023, which mandated that interviews for judicial service candidates be conducted publicly. The first […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has withheld signing two private member’s bills, the Definition of Spouses Bill and the Marriage Amendment Bill, citing constitutional concerns. This was said by Minister in the Presidency Christine ||Hoëbes in her response to questions posed by MP Jerry Ekandjo regarding the President’s handling of the bills passed by the National Assembly […]
President Nangolo Mbumba emphasised the essence of teamwork in the execution of national duties. He said this principle was well-demonstrated by himself and Vice-President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in supporting the late President Hage Geingob during his time in office and at the Swapo Party. Dr. Mbumba addressed the staff of the Presidency during a farewell gathering […]
The Namibia Meteorological Service has issued a critical weather alert, warning the public to exercise extreme caution due to deep tropical moisture developing over the Namibian interior from tomorrow into the weekend. Heavy to widespread thunderstorms are expected across several regions, including those in the north-central and northwest, Otjozondjupa, Omaheke, |Khomas, eastern Hardap, and eastern […]
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, has introduced an amendment to the Public Procurement Amendment Bill of 2025, proposing the establishment of a dedicated Public Procurement Court. This court will exclusively handle procurement-related cases, define its powers, and expedite decision-making processes. The move aligns with the SWAPO Party Manifesto Implementation Plan: 2025-2030, […]
