President Nangolo Mbumba has reiterated that any proposal for development projects is welcome, but said discussions must first be exhausted at the line ministries before reaching the State House. Dr. Mbumba says this approach is crucial when decisions are taken for projects to commence to the benefit of the country. The president’s response follows a […]
The Director of Forestry in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Johnson Ndokosho, has issued a stern warning that the directorate will not renew tree harvesting permits for farms in breach of harvesting quotas. Ndokosho made this warning during a community meeting underway at Outjo in the Kunene Region, which is aimed at engaging […]
Hundreds of backyard tenants at Walvis Bay gathered in front of the town’s municipality to apply for land at portion 23 of Farm 37. They are grouped under the banner of the Walvis Bay Backyard Tenants Group, which registered a community savings group, the Backyard Tenants Investment CC, with more than 2000 members. The […]
The National ICT Summit is set for September and will focus on digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI). Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Emma Theofelus officially launched the upcoming summit in Windhoek. The event featured local and international stakeholders who presented their sponsorship contributions, underscoring their commitment to enhancing the summit’s impact and success. The summit, […]
The Namibian Government has declined the visa extension request for the King of the Buganda tribe of Uganda, Ronald Mutebi II. King Mutebi II travelled to Namibia privately on medical grounds in April and has since been recuperating at the Okonguari Psychotherapeutic Centre. The Executive Director at the Centre, Dr. Daleen de Lange, in a […]
Even though Kavango West is rich in various cultures and traditions, the Heritage Council of Namibia says there are no official registered heritage sites in the region. The council is now calling on local residents to nominate sites of heritage significance. Those familiar with the Kavango West Region will tell you that there is an […]
A motor vehicle accident claimed the lives of the driver and four passengers in the early hours of this morning on the B1 road between Tsumeb and Oshivelo. According to the police’s national spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the driver lost control of the white Nissan bakkie about 40 kilometres to Oshivelo, resulting in it […]
The Hardap Region’s political leadership described the death of the region’s first female governor and former Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture as a great loss. Katrina Hanse-Himarwa (57) died on Sunday morning after battling cancer. Hardap Governor Salomon April, in his condolence message, described the late Hanse-Himarwa as a person who was guided and […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, launched the first of its kind Namibia Professional Communicators Forum in Windhoek on Monday. Communication specialists from different fields gathered to witness the historic formation. The forum is a platform where professionals in public relations, marketing, corporate communication, academics, and students come together to learn, innovate, […]
The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) faces intense scrutiny following a scathing report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts and Economy. Independent candidate Paulus Mbangu criticised NIDA for mismanagement, citing the agency’s failure to effectively manage its responsibilities. He proposed several recommendations aimed at reforming governance and improving accountability within NIDA and other […]
