Miss Earth Namibia 2024, Albertina Haimbala, has returned from Manila, Philippines, where she participated in the 24th edition of the Miss Earth competition on Saturday, finishing in the top 12. She received a warm welcome at Hosea Kutako International Airport today. The 24-year-old Namibian beauty queen competed against 80 contestants from around the globe. Expressing […]
Namibia experienced two earthquakes over the weekend, recorded by the Namibian seismological network and nearby seismic stations in South Africa, the Ministry of Mines and Energy reported. The first earthquake occurred around 9:00 AM on Saturday, 27 kilometers southwest of Gross Barmen near Okahandja, registering a magnitude of 3.7. A second, more intense tremor struck […]
A chaotic scene unfolded at Ongwediva after the registration for the Conditional Basic Income Grant was unexpectedly postponed. Oshana Governor Elia Irimari was called to address the agitated crowd, who had gathered in response to a notice from the Ongwediva Town Council. Vulnerable residents had been advised to register at the Ministry of Gender Equality […]
The Nongozi Cultural Festival and Expo, held under the theme “Striving for Rural Development Through Community Empowerment,” showcased local products, services, and culture while promoting natural resource conservation. Headman Austin Samupwa highlighted the need for infrastructure improvements to facilitate economic activity, asking for the sports field to be located closer to the market. Deputy Minister […]
The centennial celebration of the 1924 trek led by Ombara Nikanor Hoveka from concentration camps to Epukiro highlighted the enduring cultural heritage and resilience of Otjiherero-speaking survivors of the genocide. Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation Minister Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi, speaking at the event themed “Resilience and Renewal,” emphasised that the theme honours the journey and […]
Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus has called on Oshamono residents in the Ohangwena Region to go out in numbers and cast their votes in the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections. Theofelus made the plea when she addressed a belated Heroes Day at Oshamono Combined School. She said voting is vital as it […]
Erongo Governor Neville Andre believes residents can speed up the construction of the Ozondati-Omatjete water pipeline if they volunteer their services. The governor attended a groundbreaking ceremony for phase 3 of the Ozondati-Omatjete water pipeline at Ondjombo. There are eight kilometres remaining to complete the construction of the N$29 million pipeline. “We are informed that […]
The Revolutionary Union’s application to the High Court to compel Beifang Mining Technology Services to honour a recognition agreement made on March 20, 2024, has been dismissed with costs. The RU claims to represent 390 employees, believed to constitute the majority of Beifang’s workforce, and requested the court to enforce the company’s obligations under this […]
Auditor General Julius Kandjeke’s latest report on the City of Windhoek’s finances has identified several significant issues. Notably, the report revealed inflated employee costs exceeding N$72 million in 2023 and N$24 million in 2022. This overstatement stemmed from a 5% salary increase implemented by the municipality, which was contrary to the 3% increase approved by […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has pleaded with the Ovambanderu community to continue promoting peace and unity. This message was contained in a speech delivered on his behalf at the Ovambanderu 100th Commemoration Day, commemorated at Omauezonjanda Village in the Omaheke Region. Delivering the President’s speech, the Director General of the National Planning Commission highlighted the […]
