Works Ministry introduces two-year renewable permits to modernise transport system

The Ministry of Works and Transport announced a reform to modernise the passenger transport permit system by converting indefinite road carrier permits into two-year renewable permits. Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi stated this aims to address administrative challenges and ensure fairness in the transport sector. The indefinite permits have been criticised for creating inefficiencies and fostering […]

Intense competition at NASFED Long Course Gala

Day two’s action from the Bank Windhoek NASFED Long Course Championships saw fierce competition in the pool as swimmers battled for top positions. This gala serves as a crucial qualifier for regional swimmers aiming to compete in the AUSC Region 5 Games later this year. The competition features seven clubs with a total of 184 […]

DPM urges Namibia, Africa to prioritise local power production for energy independence

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy, Natangwe Ithete, has called for African nations, particularly Namibia, to prioritise the production of their own electricity to ensure energy independence. Speaking at the official opening of the Regional Energy Regulation Association’s (RERA) annual conference, Ithete emphasised that energy independence is not merely about resilience […]

Olympic athletes share challenges and call for support

Despite Namibia’s rich sporting heritage, medallist and professionals, who appeared on Sport Uncovered Show, revealed the stark realities of inadequate support during their 2024 Paris Olympics preparations, highlighting a gap between the nation’s potential and its athletes’ experiences. In a recent episode of Sports Uncovered, aired on NBC 1 every Tuesday at 19:00, the program […]