The Roads Authority (RA) has officially opened new sections of the Dr. Hage G. Geingob Freeway. Section 2B, which stretches from the Dordabis Interchange to Hosea Kutako International Airport, has been completed and is now open to traffic. In addition, a 10-kilometre stretch of Section 2A, between the Sam Nujoma Interchange and the Otjihase Interchange […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has appealed to the Council of Traditional Authority Leaders not to allow traditional authorities in disputes to attend the annual gathering. Sankwasa referenced that since independence, the number of traditional authorities has increased, and if this trend continues, government support may become a challenge. He lamented […]
The Anti-Corruption Commission, in collaboration with Shincheonji Volunteers, prepared young people to become ethical and integrity-driven leaders during a one-day youth summit. The summit aims to create awareness of corruption and ethics, educate young people about different forms of corruption, teach them how to avoid it, and inspire them to build a corruption-free country. The […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is conducting an 11-day training workshop in Otjiwarongo for regional electoral, information and technology, logistics, and returning officers ahead of the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections scheduled for November this year. The workshop was opened by ECN Commissioner Gerson Tjihenuna, who explained that the training session is designed […]
Omatjete and the surrounding areas in the Erongo Region now have access to water, following the commissioning of a 31-kilometre water pipeline from Ozondati. Since 2019, residents at Omatjete and surrounding areas in the Erongo Region have endured a water shortage that turned into a crisis. Ombara Manasse Zeraua told parliamentarians that in the past, […]
The government, through the Justice and Labour Relations Ministry, has handed over eight vehicles to traditional authorities to support their community courts and strengthen the traditional justice system. The handover, conducted by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, highlights the government’s commitment to strengthening traditional justice systems as a vital part of the national judiciary. The vehicles […]
The Nkurenkuru Border Post, which borders Namibia and Angola, has not yet met the national border post standards. This was shared during the visit of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Security, Constitutional and Legal Affairs to the Kavango West Region. While this border provides opportunities for trade and people-to-people relations, it also presents […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has potentially saved about N$221 million since it decided to procure pharmaceutical and clinical supplies directly from the suppliers. This was revealed by Minister Esperance Luvindao, who added that these savings are significantly higher compared to the maximum benchmark often used in intermediary-led emergency procurement. Dr. Luvindao provided […]
Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi has appointed a Board of Directors to serve at the Roads Authority for the next six months. Nekundi said the board members were appointed based on their portfolios and expressed confidence in their ability to drive positive change, be innovative, and contribute to national development. Martin Kambulu will […]
