Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says Namibia and India share a common history of shared values of dignity, freedom, and constitutional principles that uphold equality, liberty, and justice. In his address to Parliament this afternoon, Modi emphasised the longstanding relationship between the two countries dating back to Namibia’s struggle for independence. Modi expressed commitment to […]
Individual councillors involved in the Katima Mulilo Town Council Land for Vehicle programme will be held responsible for the legal costs in case companies that participated in the project decide to sue the government through the Town Council. Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa said this in an interview with Business Today. Recently, the […]
The Governor of Hardap, Riaan McNab, has called the region’s inhabitants to embrace a renewed sense of dedication and diligence in advancing socio-economic development for the benefit of all. He made the remarks while delivering his maiden State of the Region Address in Mariental. Governor McNab called on the regional leadership to acquaint themselves with […]
Landless People’s Movement MP Eneas Emvula said there is a lack of opportunities for people over 35, who he said are often left out. He cited as an example the Green Hydrogen Scholarship, which supports Namibians between the ages of 18 and 35. Emvula stressed that many Namibians above the age of 35 are unemployed […]
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation Director General Stanley Similo has been hailed as a champion of change and the master of transformation. Similo was honoured after the corporation renamed its Studio 4 at the TV Centre in Windhoek to SBS Studio, but some believe that the honour could be better, given his immense contribution to the national […]
The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture, Dino Ballotti, has acknowledged that his ministry received a petition on the 8th of July from unemployed graduate teachers. The petition highlights the challenges they face and includes their demands on how to address this problem. According to Ballotti, the petition claims that there […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the country’s fallen national heroes, such as Founding President Sam Nujoma and the late President Hage Geingob. The visit highlights India’s long-standing solidarity with Namibia’s liberation and development ambitions and its ongoing commitment to deepening bilateral relations. The Prime Minister observed a moment of silence before laying […]
The Roads Contractor Company (RCC) said the tarring on the Uis-Henties Bay Road experienced delays due to financial challenges. The Uis-Henties Bay road upgrade repeatedly experienced delays. Last year in June, the former Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, visited the project and was informed about a delay due to funding. Despite the challenges, […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has submitted the performance assessment and post-election report for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The report was presented in the National Assembly by the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Phillipus Katamelo. The Electoral Act mandates the ECN to submit a report on every election held in […]
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) will be migrating from its current Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) to Direct to Home (DTH) satellite broadcasting following a tripartite agreement with the Central Procurement Board of Namibia and IntelSat Ventures. This will improve NBC broadcasts, television and radio signals, and reception across the country. The current terrestrial C-band broadcast […]
