Kavango East Governor Julius Hambyuka has said the government will assist the family that lost three children in a lightning strike last week. The incident happened at Katenture Village in the Mukwe Constituency. The children were seeking shelter from the rain in this room when lightning struck. Three boys died. They were identified as Matamu […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is happy with the cooperation of local communities in flood-hit regions, as the government is working to mitigate the impact. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah says she received reports from governors in the different regions, reaffirming the government’s efforts in line with the Disaster Risk Management policies. The President made the remarks during a courtesy […]
The Roads Authority (RA) has confirmed that the permanent two-lane bypass between Rehoboth and Windhoek is expected to be completed by the end of this month. The construction of the two-lane bypass will cost approximately N$13 million. This announcement follows the construction of a one-way bypass last month, after the bridge near the weighbridge on […]
The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs welcomed the newly appointed Deputy Minister, Dr. Charles Mubita, and Executive Director, Annely Haiphene, at its headquarters. Staff members also bid farewell to the former Deputy Minister, Hilma Nicanor, and the former Executive Director, Wilhelmine Shivute. The Minister of Defence, Frans Kapofi, acknowledged the dedication and service of […]
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform said his office’s work will be completed once every farmer is considered a commercial farmer. Dr. Mac Hengari remarked this at an introductory meeting to set the tone for his tenure, highlighting the ministry’s core mandate of ensuring food security and self-sufficiency for Namibia. Hengari addressed […]
The Independent Patriots for Change’s (IPC) Rodney Cloete said the 2025/26 national budget leaves limited fiscal space for developmental programmes. Cloete said the over N$106 billion budget reveals the government’s priorities amidst significant trade-offs. Personnel expenditure alone is estimated at N$30 to N$40 billion, which represents approximately 32% to 43% of the total budget. Combined […]
Tobie Aupindi, a member of the Swapo Party, has endorsed the 2025-2026 Appropriations Bill, advocating for more profound structural changes to Namibia’s economic structure. He, however, warned of risks associated with petroleum discoveries and persistent inequalities in market access. Dr. Aupindi noted that the global economic environment remains fragile, with growth projections below historical averages. […]
Top female golfers from Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and Eswatini competed in Namibia for the Southern All Africa Ladies Golf Competition. After three days of intense play, South Africa emerged victorious at the concluding ceremony on Thursday evening. The Southern All Africa Ladies Golf Competition, featuring players from Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is studying the recommendations of the final report of the 5th Boundaries, Delimitation and Demarcation Commission. Press Secretary at the Presidency, Dr. Alfredo Hengari, said the President is also considering a number of aspects of the report. The 5th Boundaries, Delimitation, and Demarcation Commission, headed by retired Judge Petrus Unengu, submitted the […]
Homeless people who were accommodated at the Khomasdal Stadium during the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 are still residing at the facility. Public Relations Officer at the City of Windhoek, Lydia Hamutenya has confirmed that recommendations to relocate the residents is currently on the table. The homeless have established a small community within the Khomasdal Stadium […]
