The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, has called on communities to take an active stand against crime, warning that police efforts alone cannot succeed without public involvement. Speaking during a community engagement in Walvis Bay, Lieutenant General Shikongo said most criminals come from within the communities they terrorise, and stolen goods are […]
The National Council’s Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Security and Constitutional Affairs is disappointed by the slow implementation of Namibia’s National Action Plan for Border Post Reform. During a stakeholder meeting in Windhoek, the Committee questioned the National Planning Commission, the Ministry of Finance, and the Namibia Revenue Agency about progress since the plan was […]
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has won the WAIPA Investment Excellence Award for its creative investment promotion efforts. The award was presented during the WAIPA World Investment Conference, held recently in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, under the Innovative Investment Promotion Campaign category. It celebrates investment promotion agencies that play an important role […]
The First National Bank of Namibia has contributed N$150,000 towards the third Namibia Health Exhibition, taking place from the 14th to the 15th of next month. The exhibition serves as a national platform for raising health awareness, showcasing innovation, and fostering collaboration among public and private stakeholders in the health sector. Naambo Amakutiwa, the Chairperson […]
The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has appealed to local motorists to exercise caution to prevent fatal road accidents, emphasising that the nation’s population should be growing, not declining, to prevent fatal crashes. Speaking at the official opening of the 10th Annual Road Safety Conference held at Swakopmund, Nekundi said the time for […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has noted important achievements in preparation for the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections and has asked all stakeholders to be part of the democratic electoral process and ensure its integrity. There are 1.5 million registered voters for the regional council election and more than 752,000 for the […]
An outbreak of African Migratory Locusts has been reported in various parts of the Zambezi Region. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Inge Zamwaani said the ministry has deployed three teams to affected areas to assess the impact of the outbreak and conduct ground spraying operations. The floodplains in the Zambezi region are […]
The ban on horticulture exports to South Africa has been lifted. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, has confirmed the resumption of exports as of Thursday, October 23; previously withdrawn trade permits have also been reinstated. This includes products such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, watermelons, pumpkins, and squash that were banned […]
Namibia has repaid the country’s second Eurobond, valued at US$750 million, marking the largest single debt maturity in Namibia’s history. Making the announcement, Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah said this reflects the country’s commitment to fiscal discipline, strategic foresight, and prudent debt management. Namibia first entered the international capital markets in 2011 with a US$500 million […]
