Mariental Street renamed after late Katrina Hanse-Himarwa

One of the longest streets in Mariental was today renamed Katrina Hanse-Himarwa Street.  Urban and Rural Development Deputy Minister Evelyne !Nawases-Taeyele said the street naming is a testament to Hanse-Himarwa’s legacy and impact.  Widower Ghenno Himarwa reflected on the adversities his wife experienced. He revealed at the event that they are currently writing a book […]

Election Media Monitoring Project launched

The  Editors’ Forum of Namibia’s Media Ombudsman has launched the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections Media Monitoring Project in Windhoek. The media monitoring tool will be used to gauge the coverage of media houses and outlets before, during, and after the November 27 elections. All media reports, interviews, and discussion programmes will be subjected […]

Compliance in public procurement low – IPPR

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has expressed concern over low procurement compliance at government institutions, ministries, and state-owned entities. Research Associate at IPPR, Frederico Links, says that public entities are undermining transparency around public procurement at all levels. He stated that although the first quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year has lapsed, the […]

NamWater works to meet Outapi water demands

In order to ensure a reliable and increased water supply to Outapi residents and the surrounding areas,  NamWater, China Jiangxi International, and Homefin Properties signed a contract for the extension and upgrade of the Outapi Water Treatment Works. With a growing urban population and an increase in water demand, the existing Water Treatment Plant, commissioned […]

NamWater finds ways to lower cost of water

NamWater says it is adopting new strategies to get additional sources of income, including working with private enterprises to lower the cost of water. NamWater’s Chief Executive Officer, Abraham Nehemia, revealed this during an information sharing session at the Government Information Centre in Windhoek. Nehemia believes that it has a fundamental responsibility to assist in […]

Malaysian Monarch visits nbc

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation welcomed Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, the Acting King of Perlis, Malaysia.  The visit culminated in a successful agreement to exchange programming and strengthen bilateral ties. During his visit, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin highlighted his state’s efforts to promote tourism in Malaysia over the coming years.  He emphasised the importance of fostering […]

Procession held for Katrina Hanse-Himarwa

Namibians are remembering the former Education Minister, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa, who died on Sunday for her contribution to the country’s education system.  Hanse-Himarwa has been conferred an official funeral. The 57-year-old Hanse-Himarwa served as minister of education from 2015 to 2019, during which she oversaw reforms in the sector. The procession accompanying the remains of the […]