Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare pledged that the N$371 million budget for the National Planning Commission will be used to support development projects and help the country stay on track to reach its long-term goals under Vision 2030. In his budget motivation, Dr. Ngurare submitted that the NPC budget for this year will fund key activities, […]
The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) Aina Kaunda says it is reviewing the current intellectual property legislation to address issues of digital piracy that the creative industry faces. The Acting Chief Executive Officer of BIPA says that the revised law will introduce a copyright levy that will enable those in the art and creative […]
Broad-Band Investment (BBI) has handed over food and non-food items to the Kanovlei Primary School in the Tsumkwe constituency to help improve learning conditions. BBI was founded to engage and seize sustainable business opportunities, create wealth, and provide meaningful employment opportunities for fellow Namibians, particularly the youth. Speaking at the event on behalf of the […]
Music is humanity’s universal language, as it transcends borders, unites cultures, and inspires billions of people. This was said by Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (NASCAM) Chief Executive Officer Albert Nicanor, who also called for an end to piracy in the digital space, as it remains a challenge for NASCAM. He was […]
A school that can accommodate over 500 children with different ranges of disabilities will soon be opened in the Kunene Region. At the groundbreaking ceremony in Kamanjab, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, on behalf of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, said the project is a milestone in the national education infrastructure agenda. The school will cater for various […]
Swapo President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has voiced disappointment with the ill-discipline of party members, petitions against branch elections, and self-serving agendas of members in response to concerns about the recent parliamentary committee elections. Nandi-Ndaitwah, who was speaking at the party’s 65th birthday celebrations at Kamanjab in the Kunene Region, viewed these acts as a betrayal of […]
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has urged traditional authorities to continue showcasing their customs, practices, and values in a way that unites society. The Vice President also called on young people to attend and embrace cultural festivals. Witbooi made the call during the 14th edition of the |Hai-|Khaua annual festival held at Berseba village in the […]
A full-scale security operation is set to be launched in Okahandja following the murders of two minors and a 15-year-old girl in the town. Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security Lucia Iipumbu informed nbc News that members of the Namibian Police Force and the Namibian Correctional Service will be deployed to patrol the […]
Press Secretary at the Presidency Dr. Alfredo Hengari has confirmed the resignation of Agriculture Minister Mac Albert Hengari. Hengari was appointed to the portfolio by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on 22 March; he occupied the position for 27 days. Hengari’s resignation comes after his arrest on Saturday. According to police chief Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, the […]
