Members of Parliament called on the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development to ensure its plan to construct 10,000 housing units per annum over the next five years becomes more than just a numbers game, urging it to tie the project to real socio-economic upliftment across towns and villages. During contributions towards the vote of […]
For the first time in its history Namibians will be observing the Genocide Remembrance Day on the 28th of May. The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, shared more.
A 50-year-old man was arrested at the Liselo checkpoint near Katima Mulilo after he was found in possession of protected game products, including lion teeth, bones and oils extracted from lion fat. The discovery was made on Monday at midday during a routine vehicle search conducted by law enforcement officers with the assistance of a […]
The business community and residents of Katima Mulilo say a lack of consultation on development matters by the council has resulted in stagnation. They raised this concern during a consultative meeting with the Minister for Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa. Sankwasa said the business community has failed to keep the town clean and developed. […]
The police have recorded more than 4,400 cases of gender-based violence between April 2024 and February this year. Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo revealed the statistics at a high-level stakeholders meeting at Swakopmund aimed at strengthening the National Gender-Based Violence Information Management System. Although the system is considered a key tool for addressing gender-based violence, […]
Independent MP in the National Council Paulus Mbango has raised concern over the proposal to reallocate funds from the emergency budget within the Office of the Prime Minister. This follows suggestions from some National Assembly MPs that N$20 million be redirected from the emergency budget to parliament for the construction of offices and to enhance […]
The Khomasdal Constituency has handed over equipment and materials worth N$250,000 to 21 SME beneficiaries in Windhoek. During the handover, Khomasdal Councillor Samuel Angolo reminded beneficiaries of the role they play as SMEs in their communities, saying they are a catalyst of local development. Of the 21 beneficiaries, there are four men and 16 women, […]
The Bank of Namibia has completed a series of currency enhancements, launching the modified fifty-dollar note in response to evolving market demands. Over the past three years, the Bank of Namibia upgraded other banknotes, including the 10, 20, 100, and 200 dollar notes. The modified notes feature key security enhancements, including the governor’s signature serving […]
The Ministry of Sport held the Namibian Wrestling Federation’s send-off for the national wrestling team on Thursday evening. The team is gearing up for the African Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco, set to take place from April 29 to May 4, 2025. Among those in attendance were Freddy Mwyá, Chief Administrator of the Namibia Sport […]
The Namibian government is set to transform sport into a driver of economic growth, with plans to build new stadiums, youth centres, and invest N$200 million in grassroots facilities. The move aims to professionalize sport and create more opportunities for youth employment and development. This was highlighted by President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in her maiden […]
