Magistrate Linus Samunzala has denied bail to all bail applicants in the NAMCOR proceedings. The applicants include Immanuel Mulunga, Peter Elindi, Malakia Elindi, Olivia Dunaiski, Jennifer Hamukwaya, and Leo Nandago. In delivering the ruling, the magistrate noted that the evidence of the accused persons contained contradictions and falsehoods. The group is accused in the NAMCOR […]
The Amalgamated Rotational Annual Festival (ARAF) trade fair officially opened at Usakos, with the government reiterating its commitment to support and address challenges faced by micro, small, and medium enterprises. ARAF is a joint and rotational initiative by the town councils of Omaruru, Karibib, and Usakos to boost trade and business opportunities. Usakos Mayor Irene […]
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has launched the Potato Development Scheme, an initiative to reduce imports and stimulate local production. The NAB will provide a 50% subsidy, while Agribank will provide loans for input financing. Potatoes rank among the most consumed products in Namibia. The Potato Development Scheme aims to boost food security and open […]
Namibia is preparing to review its first Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan to develop a stronger second one. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking during the annual Women, Peace and Security Ministerial Focal Points Network session at the UN headquarters, co-chaired by Japan and Norway. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah informed the session that the first […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibian farmers can learn valuable lessons from the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market. The President, accompanied by a delegation of business representatives, toured the facility, which offers a full range of fruits and vegetables and supplies food service and grocery businesses across the United States. The Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market, located at […]
Botswana’s High Commissioner to Namibia, Phemelo Rankoro, says the duties of a commissioner go beyond diplomacy and include facilitating trade. Rankoro made the remarks during a visit to Namibia’s textile company, Dinapama. Namibia and Botswana have long enjoyed strong bilateral relations, rooted in shared history, culture, and economic cooperation. “And as the Botswana High Commission […]
While the residents of Kabulabula in the Zambezi Region are still feasting on the meat distributed to them after the stampede of buffaloes in the area, authorities in Zambia have issued a warning to the general public, restraining them from tampering with any dead wild animal this season because they are hot spots for anthrax. […]
Communal taps were handed over to the relocated flood victims at farm 508 in Windhoek. Alderwoman at the City of Windhoek, Francina Kahungu, said the taps are a joint effort between the City and the central government. “I want to highlight to the community that these taps do not belong to the City of Windhoek; […]
A 28-year-old security guard was fatally stabbed in the early hours of Tuesday in Kuisebmund, Walvis Bay. The deceased was identified as Setson Inamutwika Nghinamwaami, who was employed by Windhoek Security Services cc. According to Erongo Regional Police reports, the incident occurred at around 02h30 in an open space behind Wizyman Bar, near Lusaka Street. […]
