The European Commission has added Namibia to the EU’s Updated List of High-Risk Jurisdictions for Financial Crime Monitoring. The Commission’s decision is said to be a direct consequence of the Financial Action Task Force’s deliberations and decision at last year’s Plenary Meeting, which resulted in Namibia’s inclusion on the FATF “grey list” due to identified […]
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia, Professor Kenneth Matengu, has said the extended rice production area is expected to yield 19 tonnes of rice. This expansion of the planting area is thanks to a sponsorship from Debmarine and the enduring partnership with the government of Japan. Prof. Matengu was speaking at the Annual […]
The Zambezi Regional Council and the Chobe District Council in Kasane, Botswana, have validated the terms of reference for sub-committees in various areas of cooperation. The councils signed a twinning agreement in July last year to foster cooperation and exchange best practices of governance, urban planning, environmental management, shared riverine resources, culture, and sports. In […]
Over 1,000 young people gathered in Rundu this week to register for training in various fields. The initiative is part of a programme offered by Ezze Training Centre, in collaboration with the Division for Gender and Child Welfare and other stakeholders, currently running in all regions. Speaking during the opening ceremony was the chairperson of […]
Ohangwena Regional Governor Sebastian Ndeitunga has encouraged the parents of children from vulnerable communities, especially the San community, to ensure that their children remain in school while the government is trying by all means to provide them with basic necessities. He made these remarks while receiving the First National Bank of Namibia’s donation of food […]
Young people in the remote village of Kamanjab continue to face significant challenges, such as limited access to quality education, high unemployment, and a lack of recreational facilities. However, newly elected constituency councillor Nikodemus Amutenya has pledged to address these issues during his tenure. Amutenya assured residents that their current hardships would become a thing […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has concluded her working visit to South Africa. During her visit earlier today, President Nandi Ndaitwah met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and advancing common regional objectives. South Africa and Namibia share a common vision on issues of political and economic […]
Since its establishment, the Erongo Desalination Plant has been recognised as an enabler for the region’s modern economy. This year, the plant marks 15 years of existence. It is located about 30 kilometres from Swakopmund, near the Wlotzkasbaken settlement. Without the utility, many industries, including mining and tourism, as well as coastal municipalities, would not […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Omuthiya Town Council. During the visit, Omuthiya Mayor Beata Nashongo took the opportunity to raise several urgent concerns affecting the town. “Honourable Sankwasa, I need your intervention in Omuthiya town for the matters; the challenges need to be addressed […]
NamPower has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the country’s electricity supply security by adopting a least-cost supply mix and boosting local generation capacity. Its Managing Director, Kahenge Haulofu, said this at the groundbreaking ceremony of the 100-megawatt Sores |Gaib Power Station on Thursday. Set to go operational by June 2026, Sores |Gaib Solar PV Power […]
