The Chairperson of the San Community Garden Project at Maranata Plot in the Epukiro Constituency, Paul Chapman, is pleading for water provision to help the garden achieve its desired result. Chapman said the borehole will help the community improve their yields and, eventually, their livelihoods. The community has taken it upon itself to set up […]
Prosecutor Lilungwe Basson on Wednesday informed Magistrate Jurina |Hochobes that the State intends to file an application against her, asking her to step aside from the ongoing NAMCOR corruption matter. Basson did not disclose the reasons for the application but said the State will formally submit it on Friday. Magistrate |Hochobes is expected to deliver […]
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development has concluded oversight follow-up visits to community hostels across 14 regions. However, they expressed concern that there had not been much change since they made recommendations to the line ministry about three years ago, as most hostels remain in dire conditions. The committee made […]
Fuel smuggling leads to significant government revenue losses because it bypasses official channels, evading taxes and levies. Namibia’s National Energy Fund has, in the past five years, lost N$300 million in revenue due to fuel smuggling. This came to light during a discussion organised by the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy at the Ongwediva […]
Nine institutions have received a donation of N$350,000 from the Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (Nasria). The Namibia Brave Warriors will receive the majority of the sponsorship, specifically N$100,000, as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The sponsorship handover serves as a strategic investment in Namibia’s human capital, directed towards organisations driving tangible […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has made strides towards developing sustainable self-reliance in the production of medicines on the African continent. These sentiments were shared by Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus, who said that with the challenge of non-availability of essential drugs, compounded by drastic disruptions in the global health landscape, it’s clear that expanding national and […]
The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI), an alliance of the World Health Organisation, has announced that it is giving out a US$1.2 billion subsidy, a milestone payment towards African commercial vaccine manufacturers. GAVI’s Chief Executive Officer, Sania Nishter, further disclosed, on the sidelines of the ongoing 75th session of the WHO’s Africa Regional […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed concern over growing disunity in Namibia, saying it is a threat to the country’s socio-economic development. Speaking at the Heroes Day commemoration at Katima Mulilo on Tuesday, the president called on leaders from all sectors to renew their commitment to maintaining peace, justice, and sustainable development. The head of state […]
