Langer Heinrich donations boost Tutaleni Police

Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine has equipped the Tutaleni Police Station at Walvis Bay with one car, 20 bicycles, and computers worth N$400,000. The donation from the uranium miner is a boost to the recently built N$127 million Tutaleni police station at the harbour town. Erongo Governor Neville Andre described the donation as a testament to […]

Mbumba Inaugurates Anixas 2 Power Station, urges affordable commodities

President Nangolo Mbumba inaugurated Nampower’s 54-megawatt Anixas 2 Power Station at Walvis Bay with a call for affordable basic commodities. Mbumba said supply models for basic commodities should incorporate innovative solutions that make such goods affordable for communities. The power station is aimed at providing firm, dispatchable, and reliable generation capacity to the Namibian grid. […]

Japan plans improvements to “Voucher Programme”

The Japanese Ambassador to Namibia, Shinichi Asazuma, has said his government means to introduce improvements to the Japan-funded commodity voucher programme.  This follows a recent visit to communities in the Kunene Region to assess the drought effects and related challenges. The programme was implemented to provide life-saving food assistance to well over 26,000 people severely […]

Postal operators are embracing an electronic future

As Africa embraces digital transformation, postal operators have been urged to focus on strengthening the postal industry through e-commerce and digital trade. They, too, need to address challenges such as logistical issues, payment systems and ensuring the right regulatory frameworks are in place. This was emphasized at the 12th Southern African Postal Operators Association (SAPOA) […]

Online Visa system draws tourists

The online visa application system, launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security on Tuesday, has already attracted hundreds of tourists. About 200 visa applications have been approved through the online process so far. Chief of Immigration in the ministry, Nehemia Ngishekwa, shared an update during an information-sharing session held at the […]

New currency series is expected in circulation by June

The Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab has announced that the Central Bank will introduce an entirely new Namibian Currency Series as of June 2025. The series is expected to incorporate the latest security features while ensuring the banknotes and coins remain modern, resilient, and secure. Governor !Gawaxab said a study undertaken identified […]

Keetmanshoop communities voice service concerns

Community members of Keetmanshoop, as well as from the Berseba and Vaalgras villages, raised concern over inadequate service delivery during the Office of the National Council Chairperson’s outreach visit to the ||Kharas Region. Led by National Council Chairperson Lukas Muha, the outreach visit aimed to educate community members on the legislative role in governance and […]

Five borders between Botswana and South Africa to close due to flooding

The Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat (TKCS) has announced the temporary closure of five border posts between Botswana and South Africa due to flooding. The affected border posts are Stockpoort/Parr’s Halt, Makgobistad/Phitshane Molopo, Bray, Groblersbridge/Martins Drift, and Pontdrift. As a result, traffic will be diverted to the Trans Kalahari Corridor border posts, namely, Tlokweng/Kopfontein, Pioneer/Skilpadshek, and […]