The remains of the late former Erongo Governor, Cleophas Mutjavikua, have been reburied at his home village at Ongongoro in the Okakarara Constituency. Mutjavikua died in 2021 and was accorded an official funeral. The remains were exhumed at Grootfontien Cemetery. His traditional tombstone unveiling ceremony was conducted along with that of his mother and elder […]
The Ombudsman, Basilius Dyakugha, has advised the leadership of the Gobabis Local Authority to respect administrative laws to avoid unnecessary infighting that could deprive residents of services. Dyakugha stressed that it was high time that Gobabis local authority leadership set aside their differences and operated in a more coordinated manner, in the interest of the […]
Advertising the tender to complete the construction of the Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba Highway will result in delays that can cause congestion and road accidents. The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, says the current contractor should be allowed to complete the construction. The Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba Highway, which links Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, is […]
Board members need diverse skills, a thorough review of management accounts, and the establishment of proper structures, including board committees, to effectively fulfil their roles. These measures, the Chairperson of the Public Enterprises Chairpersons Forum, Nangula Hamunyela, says, are crucial in addressing key strategic issues related to finance, sustainability, and risk management. Hamunyela also questioned […]
An Afrobarometer survey has found that citizens’ perceptions of the extent of corruption in Namibia have increased, although the share of those who think so has decreased significantly in recent years. These findings could significantly impact the upcoming elections due to public concern over governance and transparency. 65% of Namibians say corruption in the country […]
The tarring of the Uis-Henties Bay Road is 52% complete, despite several delays. The Roads Authority’s (RA) Chief Executive Officer, Conrad Lutombi, says the project was supposed to be completed this year but was underfunded. The 96-kilometre Uis-Henties Bay road is part of the government’s vision to strengthen Namibia’s western corridor. Thus far, the government […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) has handed over 20 boreholes, constructed at various locations in the country’s north, to the Ministry of Agriculture. The boreholes were constructed under the Namibia Integrated Landscape Approach for Enhancing Livelihoods and Environmental Governance to Eradicate Poverty (NILALEG) project. The project itself was funded by the global […]
The Minister of Trade and Industrialization, Lucia Iipumbu, says the ministry is on course to reserve sectors such as the beauty industry strictly for the locals through the Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill. Iipumbu stated this at the 20th anniversary of Beleza Beauty Centre in the capital. The Beleza Beauty Centre was founded by […]
The manager of the Kavango Cattle Ranch, Gerhard Mouton, cautioned that greater consequences should be expected if the strike continues, as this will affect the cattle severely. With the absence of the employees, there is no water available for cattle, and some wild animals, such as elephants, may cause destruction. “The workers are there; they […]
Workers of the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA), based at Kavango Cattle Ranch in the Kavango West Region, joined other NIDA employees on a strike demanding a salary increment. The strike has been on for three days now. According to the employees, the salary increment negotiations started last June with a request for a minimal […]
