The Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy has started to develop a policy on mandatory minimum percentage local equity participation in all new mining ventures. This was announced by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who said the policy is in pursuit of increased national ownership and value addition. Mining is one of the critical economic enablers identified […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) prioritises unemployment through industrialisation. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah made the announcement during the launch of the last stretch of the development plan, which will serve as a blueprint for the 8th administration. The NDP6 document marks the last national planning phase before the country’s Vision 2030 […]
Despite objections from the Affirmative Repositioning party questioning the legitimacy of the selection process, four members of the Namibian parliament were sworn in on Monday as representatives to the Pan-African Parliament. The swearing-in took place during the opening of the fifth ordinary session of the sixth Parliament of the continental body in Midrand, South Africa. […]
The Director of the National Planning Commission, Dr. Kaire Mbuende, has explained that Namibia’s sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) builds on lessons learnt from NDP5 and includes consultations from Namibia’s fourteen regions and 121 constituencies. With only four and a half years remaining until Vision 2030, NDP6 is designed to promote sustainable economic growth and […]
The Windhoek Magistrate’s Court continues to hear evidence in the bail application involving former NAMCOR executives and directors of Enercon, following the disputed N$53 million fuel supply transaction linked to the Ministry of Defence. Prosecutor Menecia Hinda commenced with cross-examining one of the accused, Malakia Elindi, today. State prosecutor Menencia Hinda revealed that the state […]
Chief Hosea Kutako Primary School in the Aminus Constituency finally received a printer that will now save them time from travelling to nearby schools five kilometres away, courtesy of Metropolitan. The school has been without a printer for the past three years and relied on nearby schools for any printing work until Metropolitan Namibia stepped […]
Otjozondjupa Governor John ||Khamuseb has said the region continues to make great strides in strengthening access to quality healthcare and social welfare services. ||Khamuseb highlighted the region’s achievements during his State of the Region address in Otjiwarongo last week. “A significant milestone was the near completion of a Dialysis Centre at Otjiwarongo State Hospital, which […]
Justice Moses Chinhengo has stood down from presiding over the high-profile Fishrot corruption trial, citing personal reasons, a move that comes after months of legal contestation by the accused, who had repeatedly sought his recusal. Deputy Chief Justice Petrus Damaseb confirmed the change, announcing that Acting Judge Marilize Du Plessis will assume the role from […]
In the heart of the Okahandja Park informal settlement in Katutura, a safe haven is giving hope to children in the community. Local resident Albertina Eises is offering afternoon classes, day care, and meals to children in the area, creating a nurturing space where they can learn, play, and grow. Although she charges a small […]
The Programme Manager for the Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) has urged parents and guardians to take part in the early development of their children, as it is important in shaping their future. Olivia Amadhila said this during the handover of play packs worth N$240,000 donated by Osino Gold Exploration and Mining through their Twin Hills […]
