5th Business Summit Namibia

The Business Summit Namibia returned for its fifth edition over the weekend, highlighting entrepreneurship as a key driver for economic change.  The event drew leaders and visionaries from across sectors to tackle the country’s development challenges. Founded about five years ago, the Business Summit Namibia is a flagship initiative focused on driving economic transformation, collaboration, […]

Otjozondjupa Council rocked by drought aid theft arrests

The Otjozondjupa Regional Council is facing a scandal after eight individuals were arrested in connection with the theft of drought relief food. The suspects include a warehouse supervisor, Kavenandangi Ndjoze, and the Chief Administrative Officer, Dickson Kahuva, who is responsible for the Drought Relief Programme in the region.  They were apprehended after a man was […]

NDP launches ‘Guerrilla War’ strategic campaign

The National Democratic Party (NDP) has launched what it terms the NDP Guerrilla War strategic campaign ahead of the November Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections.  The party has also announced the eight people who will be leading the six-month campaign. These are Mwilima David Mwilima, who is the Deputy President for Operations; Vincent Kalikahwi, […]

Otjozondjupa Education Director warns against delays

Otjozondjupa Education Director Gerhard Ndafenongo has cautioned officials responsible for signing off on requests from schools to fill positions to stop delaying the processing of documents. Ndafenongo made these remarks at the renovated building located at the Otjozondjupa Regional Council Office Park, which now houses the directorate’s offices. He stated that officials must enhance their […]

Mitrelli Group eyes energy investment in Namibia

A multinational firm, Mitrelli Group, known for delivering large-scale, sustainable infrastructure and development projects across Africa, is looking to expand its footprint into Namibia, with a particular focus on the energy sector. Its founder and president, Haim Taib, expressed strong interest in collaborating with the Namibian government to help address key development challenges. Mitrelli operates […]

14-year-old boy dies by suicide in Otjomuise

A 14-year-old boy committed suicide in Windhoek’s Otjomuise residential area. According to the police report, Elgen Mogle was allegedly sent to the shops by his grandmother to buy a few foodstuffs for the house in the afternoon. It is reported that after Elgen returned home, he was heard asking his little brother for a rope, […]

Miss NGO Finalists aid San community

The top ten Miss NGO Namibia finalists have embarked on a charity mission in the Epukiro Constituency, focussing on the San community.  The trip to Epukiro is the first of several planned outreach activities across the country. The finalists will distribute winter clothes, food supplies, and essential items to the San people. The group will […]