President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibians have a collective aspiration and responsibility to add value to the country’s natural resources, diversify the economy, create jobs, and uplift every Namibian. The energy sector, she stated, is a critical part of that mission, not only as a catalyst for economic growth but also as a pillar of the […]
Tsumkwe Constituency Councillor Johannes Haufiku has been sworn in as the new chairperson of the Management Committee of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council. The swearing-in ceremony, officiated by Magistrate Peingondjabi Shipo, also saw Okakarara Constituency Councillor Ramana Mutjavikua sworn in to represent the region in the National Council. The two positions became vacant following the departure […]
The Governor of |Khomas Region, Sam Nujoma, has emphasised the importance of youth involvement in shaping their future through active engagement in decision-making processes. He made this remark during a youth dialogue on the budget for the 2025/26 financial year that was organised by the Swapo Party. The discussion was centred around the urgent need […]
There is a need to align policies, institutions and resources with the country’s natural heritage to close biodiversity financing gaps. These sentiments were shared by various speakers at the Biodiversity Finance Initiative stakeholder consultation workshop on policy and institutional review in Windhoek today. The Biodiversity Finance Initiative supports countries to develop robust business cases for […]
The Nama Traditional Leaders Association has reiterated its call to government for their inclusion in the Nama/Ovaherero genocide reparations talks with Germany. Its Vice-Chairperson Dawid Hanse made the appeal at Mariental during the commemoration marking the extermination order issued against the Nama people by the German colonial regime. The extermination order against the Nama people […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has started with the construction of Windhoek District Hospital in the Moses Garoeb Constituency. The hospital is expected to be completed within eight months. On Tuesday, construction of phase one of the hospital construction started in Havana. The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, stated […]
The Namibia International Energy Conference kicked off today in the capital. The event, attended by industry pioneers, policy makers, investors and various stakeholders, serves as a platform for discussions and strategic conversations across the energy value sector. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in her speech delivered by the Prime Minister, Elijah Ngurare, said the energy sector plays […]
Namibia has a shortage of seeds, and land is not freely available for seed production. But green schemes such as Sikondo in the Kavango West Region are contributing to food security by setting aside land solely for the production of seeds. Sikondo has been producing seeds for the Namibia Agricultural Mechanisation and Seed Improvement Project […]
Initiatives to address unemployment, housing and land delivery, and quality education to match the job market requirements are some of the priority areas that are likely to feature strongly in President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s State of the Nation Address tomorrow. Press Secretary Alfredo Hengari says President Nandi-Ndaitwah is cognisant of the challenges facing the country and […]
Spiritual leaders from diverse religious backgrounds in Namibia have joined in honouring the legacy of the late Pope Francis. Across continents and faiths, the death of Pope Francis has sparked a moment of global unity, as many reflect on his enduring message of hope, justice and compassion as shown by the Catholic leader. Bishop Sageus […]
