The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, has left for Scotland, where he leads a Namibian delegation to participate in the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly. The Assembly will start on Monday in Glasgow. The General Assembly is INTERPOL’s highest governing body and the largest global gathering of senior law enforcement officials, including police […]
The Windhoek-Okahandja dual carriageway has been re-classified and upgraded from B1 to A1 road as per the road classification standards. President Nangolo Mbumba inaugurated the dual carriageway, the only A-rated road in Namibia, at the Gross Barmen Interchange. Dr. Mbumba hailed the completion of the road as a commendable testament to the smooth collaboration of […]
The Bravo community in Kavango West’s Mpungu Constituency is celebrating the opening of a new Early Childhood Development Centre designed to improve the lives of children from previously disadvantaged backgrounds in the area. Constructed by the Palm for Life Fund, this project includes two classrooms, an office, and an ablution facility, with a total estimated […]
The Cuban Ambassador to Namibia, Sergio De La Uz, expressed anticipation that the UN General Assembly would once again vote overwhelmingly in favor of a resolution calling for an end to the US economic blockade against Cuba. Although UN General Assembly resolutions are not binding, De La Uz emphasized that the message is clear: the […]
Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, emphasizes that the oil, gas, and green hydrogen industries in Namibia require skilled labour, technological advancements, and robust infrastructure. He stresses the importance of prioritizing education and training to equip Namibians with the skills necessary for these sectors. During his address at the 16th Erongo Business and Tourism […]
Namibians are encouraged to honor the exemplary legacy of anti-colonial leader Chief Hosea Kutako with the inauguration of the Memorial Museum and Homestead Shrine at Toasis Village. The Presidency has announced that the Memorial Museum and Homestead Shrine will be unveiled on November 8th. The decision to construct the Memorial Museum and Homestead Shrine stemmed […]
The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises has allocated an additional N$698.8 million for drought relief provisions under the Office of the Prime Minister, primarily to extend the food distribution program to eligible communities. In his mid-year budget review, Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi announced that this allocation raises the total drought relief budget for the […]
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) unveiled the Namibia 2023 Population and Housing Census Main Report in Windhoek on Wednesday. According to the report, Namibia’s population remains at just over three million, as was reported in the preliminary census report in March this year. The findings of the 2023 Population and Housing Census Main Report were […]
The primary need for senior citizens is access to good health care. Former Ambassador Dr. Kaire Mbuende is therefore calling for access to equal healthcare for all, especially for the senior citizens. Dr. Mbuende was speaking at the elder’s lunch in Otjiwarongo. Caring for the elderly is a community obligation. It reflects societal values of […]
The executive committee of the Pan African Youth Union (PYU) has been urged to enhance its relevance to ensure its impact is felt in communities. This call to action was made during the ongoing PYU meeting in Swakopmund. As the main body for youth matters, the union coordinates national youth organisations across Africa. Erongo Governor […]
