Hundreds attend Ras Sheehama memorial concert

Hundreds turned up for the tribute and memorial concert for the late legendary musician, Ras Sheehama, organised by MTC, Nascam, and the Ndilimani Cultural Troupe at the Zoo Park Amphitheatre.  The celebratory concert in the capital was attended by family, friends, fans, fellow artists and industry players, as well as by former First Lady Monica […]

Governor Nganate urges chiefs to align with NDP6

Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate has reminded traditional authorities that it’s high time they acquaint themselves with the seven pillars of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) to address regional development. Nganate made this remark at the annual Okeseta Commemoration Day. Pillars such as agriculture, youth empowerment, land, housing and sanitation are designed to be the […]

Pastor Abraham ||Kheibeb elected ELCRN Bishop

The results of the election for the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) held on the 10th of August have been announced, with Pastor Abraham ||Kheibeb securing victory after receiving the highest number of votes.  Andreas Katangolo, Chairperson of the Electoral and Nomination Committee of the ELCRN, has confirmed. […]

Governor ||Khamuseb demands 30% state share in oil profits

With vast capital investment going into oil exploration, Otjozondjupa Governor John ||Khamuseb said the Namibian government should get at least 30% of the profits from petroleum production companies. ||Khamuseb made the remarks at the Regional National Upstream Petroleum Local Content consultations held at Otjiwarongo. ||Khamuseb stressed that a National Conference on Mineral Resources is long […]

NDP questions fairness in police promotions

The leader of the National Democratic Party, Lukato Lukato, asked the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, to explain the criteria used in the promotion of uniformed personnel, citing issues of inequity. Speaking in the National Assembly, Lukato said, “There is a crying of members of the police, members of immigration, and members […]

Government raises N$24m from vehicle auction

The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has revealed in his ministerial statement in the National Assembly that the government has auctioned off 306 vehicles, generating about N$24 million that will be directed towards government programmes and services. Nekundi stated that the government acquired a significant portion of its fleet before 2014, far exceeding […]

Cricket Namibia Empowers And Upskills Women’s Growth

Cricket Namibia has rolled out a Legacy Program that ran alongside the tournament, which concluded on Saturday.  This initiative is designed to empower and upskill women while creating an impact that stretches beyond the boundary ropes. The first session featured former Namibian national player, Salome Iyambo, who has proudly represented the country in both football […]

10th Annual Event Underway In Gobabis

The annual Namibian Defence Force (NDF) games have become a crucial platform for showcasing the talent, determination, and discipline of military personnel, according to Air Marshal Martin Kambulu Pinehas, Chief of the Defence Force. He made the remarks at the 10th edition of the games, currently underway in Gobabis, Omaheke Region. Air Marshal Pinehas emphasized […]