Two men, Andreas Akwaake (53) and Immanuel Iipinge (39), were arrested in Noordoewer on March 28 for being in possession of N$725,000 in cash. The suspects appeared before the Karasburg Magistrate’s Court last week and were subsequently denied bail. A state prosecutor on Wednesday linked the arrest to the NAMDIA diamonds robbery when he informed […]
Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus has issued a warning about the increasing threat of cyber scams and AI-driven deception in Namibia. While addressing lawmakers in the National Assembly, Theofelus detailed the government’s response measures, emphasizing the need for updated regulations. She highlighted the surge in digital fraud, including synthetic media, deepfakes, and […]
An alleged proposal by Windhoek’s Principal of Auas Primary School to remove the KhoeKhoeGowab language from the curriculum has sparked widespread outrage on social media. KhoeKhoeGowab is predominantly spoken by the Damara/Nama community. The principal has been accused of attempting to erase the language, which has been a cornerstone of the community’s cultural identity, raising […]
The number of asylum seekers from Namibia in the United Kingdom has reduced since the introduction of a visa regime by that country in 2023. High Commissioner Charles Moore spoke to NBC News following a farewell courtesy visit to State House, stating that prior to the introduction of the visa regime, these numbers were unsustainably […]
Trade between Namibia and the United Kingdom has tripled in the last four years. The total trade volume increased to 385 million pounds from 120 million pounds in 2021. The UK’s outgoing High Commissioner, Charles Moore, provided this update to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House. The main drivers for the trade increase are agriculture […]
The government continues to make strides in assisting those severely affected by the recent floods. The Oshana and Kunene Regions have also made strides in airlifting food and medical personnel to assist those who have been cut off by the floodwaters. The flood waves have resulted in a total of 16 drowning incidents reported in […]
In response to rising flood risks, the Cabinet has issued directives to various ministries and regional councils aimed at managing the situation and ensuring public safety. These measures specifically target key flood-prone areas, including the Cuvelai and Etosha Basins, the Zambezi and Kavango rivers and floodplains, the Kunene River Corridor, the Lower Kuiseb and Orange […]
Michael Mwashindange, the IPC-appointed Shadow Minister of Finance, has criticized current fiscal policies for failing to tackle the high unemployment rate. He pointed out that the allocation of over N$ 13 billion for debt servicing restricts the government’s ability to fund essential public services such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, and social grants. Mwashindange highlighted the […]
Swapo Party’s Nono Katjingisiua described the national budget as a well-balanced and pragmatic response to Namibia’s socio-economic challenges and opportunities. Katjingisiua highlighted the budget’s focus on critical issues such as housing, education, unemployment, inequality, and health. She praised the N$ 2.4 billion increase in the development budget, which will grow from N$ 10.4 billion to […]
Kirsty Coventry, the newly appointed first female President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), paid a courtesy call to President, Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, and discussed the pivotal role that sport development plays in shaping the mental and physical well-being of the nation’s citizens. This marks the first country she has visited since assuming the prestigious […]
