Agriculture Minister Mac Hengari Arrested

The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, has confirmed the arrest of Agriculture Minister Mac Hengari and another individual. Shikongo told NBC News that they apprehended Hengari on Saturday afternoon. He added that the police will release further details regarding the arrest in due course.  Hengari is currently being held at the Windhoek […]

NANSO Demands Urgent Action in Okahandja Learner Murders

The Namibia National Student Organisation (NANSO) is demanding immediate action from the police regarding the murder of two young learners at K.W. Von Mares Combined School in Okahandja.  In a statement the association’s president, Dorthea Nangolo, says these cases must not be treated as routine investigations.  NANSO further demands the urgent involvement of external criminal […]

Fishing Industry warns government against auctioning quotas

The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations (CNFA) has warned the government against auctioning fishing quotas. Its Chairperson, Matti Amukwa, said the approach discourages the nationalisation of the industry. Amukwa was speaking at the annual fishing industry address at Walvis Bay. To generate income, the government in the past and as recently as last year auctioned […]

Ngurare Defends N$1.4 Billion Budget for Presidency

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said the funds allocated to the Office of the President for the 2025/2026 budget would enable President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to effectively implement projects as outlined in the Swapo Party manifesto and the 6th National Development Plan. Dr. Ngurare motivated the budget allocation of over N$1.4 billion for consideration in the […]

AR Urges Local Involvement in Manyeha Crocodile Farm Project

The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) party has encouraged the government to involve leaders at different levels when entering into project agreements with private investors. Its Chairperson for the Zambezi Region, Watson Kalaluka, made the remarks at a media briefing at Kongola, where he appealed for local participation in the Manyeha Crocodile Farm. With the project about […]

Traditional Leaders Endorse Genocide Remembrance Day

The leaders of some traditional authorities in the Omaheke Region said they are in agreement with the commemoration of the Genocide Remembrance Day on the 28th of May. Ombara Tjozohongo || Nguvauva of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority pointed out that all Namibians need to contribute meaningfully towards the Genocide Remembrance Day.  Ombara Nguvauva added that […]