Senior citizens were the dominant demographic at the start of voting in the Kamanjab Constituency by-elections today. While voter turnout in more remote areas was hampered by inaccessible roads in flooded areas, those who turned up called for tangible development in their areas. Voters that nbc News spoke to emphasised the urgent need for job […]
The Namibian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the green industrialisation agenda to fuel economic drive, including the development of green hydrogen. The affirmation was provided by the Director-General of the National Planning Commission, Kaire Mbuende, following a courtesy meeting with the management of CMB.Tech, led by Chief Executive Officer Alexander Saverys at State House. […]
Due to their favourable climate and water availability, both Kavango regions are considered key for national food security. Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa urged the regional leaders to focus on improving food productivity in the region. Programmes aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture to enhance food security remain a crucial part of the country’s economy […]
The inaugural Commonwealth Business Summit is expected to commence tomorrow in Windhoek. It will be held on the margins of the Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting. The event brings together business leaders, policymakers and trade experts from across the Commonwealth countries to explore investment opportunities, digital transformation and strengthen the supply chain. The summit aims to […]
The Namibia Defence Force (NDF) has officially opened its 18th intake training programme of over 1,600 recruits. As the recruits took their first steps into military life, Brigadier General Thomas Ngotipeni Showa, the commandant of the NDF Training Establishment, reminded them of their responsibilities, sacrifices, and honours that come with the uniform. “Let us all […]
The National Commission on Research Science and Technology (NCRST) is hosting a training of trainers workshop focusing on establishing administrative and institutional structures for the implementation of the National Biosafety Framework. The week-long workshop will strengthen technical capacity, enhance regional alignment, and promote national ownership of biosafety governance. The workshop will mark a significant milestone […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says it has taken extra precautions to ensure a smooth and credible by-election in the Sesfontein Constituency, applying lessons learnt from last year’s Presidential and National Assembly elections that were marred by technical difficulties. Polling stations opened at seven o’clock in the morning, with more than four thousand registered […]
The Roads Authority (RA) Chief Executive Officer says he is satisfied with the progress made in phase one of the road rehabilitation and resurfacing project in Otjiwarongo. Dr. Conrad Lutombi conducted an assessment of the various road sites where they are assisting the Otjiwarongo Municipality. Under phase one of the road upgrades around town, the […]
The 22nd Annual Conference of the Association of Parliamentary Libraries of Eastern and Southern Africa (APLESA) began in Swakopmund. This year’s event is being held under the theme Parliamentary Libraries and Democracy in the Digital Age. The Speaker of the National Assembly highlighted the role parliamentary libraries play in equipping legislators with information to execute […]
People, especially those living in rural areas, are being called upon to take an active role in controlling desertification and mitigating the effects of drought. This call to action was made during the commemoration of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, held at Outapi in the Omusati Region. The event was organised by […]
