The Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has resolved not to declare dividends this time around to improve service despite an increase in profit of up to 50%. NWR’s profit increased from N$45.4 million in 2023 to N$68.3 million in 2024. Brian Masule, Acting Managing Director at the NWR, explained, “The reason for that is that we […]
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has confirmed an impairment loss of N$815 million from its investment in the South African-based Signal Structured Finance Fund, following a tax dispute involving the South African Revenue Service. The latest loss has drawn renewed attention to the fund’s history of risky investments. Thirteen years ago, the Development Capital […]
The Municipality of Henties Bay is gaining momentum in its efforts to strengthen food security and promote self-sufficiency in the Erongo Region. The municipality has allocated five hectares of land for the revival of the Tulongeni Community Garden Initiative. The initiative forms part of the regional drive toward urban agriculture, which aims to empower residents […]
The Embassy of Algeria in Namibia hosted an event to celebrate that country’s 71st anniversary, marking the historic revolution of November 1, 1954. This revolution is a defining chapter in Algeria’s struggle for independence and human dignity. Algeria’s Ambassador to Namibia, Abdelkrim Diaf, stated that it was a long and difficult path paved with great […]
The fishermen who undertook a crippling strike in 2015 at Walvis Bay have distanced themselves from the group of fishermen currently demonstrating in Windhoek. The Chairperson of the Ex-Striking Okapare Fishermen, Godfried Kuhanga, made the clarification alongside other former striking fishermen. According to the group, they were placed in three categories under the Government Employment […]
A rainstorm left a trail of destruction in its wake, damaging houses and structures and uprooting trees in Katima Mulilo and the surrounding areas. The storm that hit on Tuesday caused widespread damage to homes in Mafuta, Namalubi, and Lisikili. In the three areas, some homes were reduced to rubble as the corrugated iron sheets […]
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has said provision will be made for persons with mental health conditions to be involuntarily admitted if an application is made by a social worker or family member. She said this is important, as these individuals may pose a threat to themselves or to community members. […]
The High Court will deliver its ruling on the 18th of November in the interlocutory matter in which Bernadus Swartbooi wants Germany to be joined to a case in which he seeks a declaration by Namibia and Germany to be nullified. The full bench on Wednesday heard arguments in an interlocutory matter brought by the […]
The Electoral Court will on Monday deliver the judgement on an application by the |Khomas Residents and Ratepayers Association to be allowed to take part in the Windhoek City Council election on 26 November. The Court today heard arguments brought by independent candidate and activist Shaun Gariseb, who is challenging the rejection of some members […]
The Municipality of Swakopmund hosted the CircuWasteVETAfrica Stakeholders’ Workshop, a platform uniting local and international partners to promote sustainable waste management and circular economy practices. The project, co-funded by the European Commission, is part of the CircuWasteVETAfrica Erasmus+ Programme aimed at equipping young Africans with green skills and fostering innovation in waste management. More than […]
