Statistics released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) showed that the country’s agricultural production slumped by 57% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter last year. The NSA indicated that the decline in agricultural production is attributed to white maize and millet, which recorded negative growths of 56.7% and 75.4%, respectively. […]
The personal documents of several prominent Namibians, including nbc Board Chairperson Lazarus Jacobs, Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) CEO Nangula Uaandja, activist Michael Amushelelo, Speaker of the National Assembly Prof. Peter Katjavivi, including Minister of Health and Social Services Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, have been leaked on social media following a significant cyberattack on […]
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has confirmed a ransomware attack targeting Telecom Namibia. The authority highlighted the importance of enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect critical infrastructure and consumer data. CRAN responded to the Telecom Namibia hack incident through its Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), and threat intelligence revealed that the Hunters […]
Development projects at the Ruacana Town Council in the Omusati Region have been moving slowly over the last three years due to insufficient funding from the line ministry. However, conditions are improving as some funds have been allocated for the 2024/2025 financial year for developmental projects in the town. Some projects in progress include road […]
In line with the global theme, Namibia has embraced “Prioritizing Mental Wellness” as its sub-theme for the year, focusing on holistic care for vulnerable populations. This initiative supports individuals living with HIV, who are twice as likely to experience depression, anxiety, and substance misuse, as well as TB patients, who often face similar challenges. The […]
Some residents in Katima Mulilo celebrated the annual Solidarity Christmas lunch and charity event for the less privileged. The event, which was hosted by Passione Restaurant in collaboration with the Angolan consulate and the Cuban Doctors Brigade in Katima Mulilo, mainly targets children from underprivileged families. Speaking at the event, the organiser and managing director […]
Two critical water infrastructure projects in the Erongo Region—the Henties Bay Extension and Upgrade Phase 1 and the Kuiseb-Collector 2-Swakopmund Pipeline Replacement—have been completed and commissioned. These projects are part of the effort to modernise and secure water supply systems for the central and coastal regions. Speaking at the events on Friday, Agriculture, Water, and […]
Over 800 informal houses in Swakopmund are set to be upgraded through the national Informal Settlement Upgrading Project (ISUP) of the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) and the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD). Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni, on Friday, during the commencement of the ISUP, told residents of the DRC […]
As the festivities heat up, Omaruru Municipality has treated over 100 elderly people and people with disabilities to an early Christmas lunch and gifts. The annual event was graced by the Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele. !Nawases-Taeyele acknowledged the senior citizens’ and people with disabilities’ contributions to society, despite their different […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has commissioned two newly acquired Namibia Defence Force (NDF) aircraft to add to the Air Force fleet at Grootfontein in the Otjozondjupa Region. The aircraft flew from China, where they were manufactured, and were purchased on the 11th of November, making a stopover in seven countries before arriving in Namibia on the […]
