The Minister of Health and Social Services has called for collective efforts to eliminate the stigma against people with leprosy. Dr. Kalumbi Shangula made the call at the commemoration of World Leprosy Day at Kongola in the Zambezi Region under the theme “Unite. Act. Eliminate.”. Dr. Shangula noted that this year’s theme amplified a call […]
President Nangolo Mbumba highlighted the crucial role of Namibia’s road network in boosting regional trade and economic development during the official opening of the Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba Freeway. In his address, Dr. Mbumba emphasised the importance of key transport corridors like the Trans-Kalahari, Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi, Trans-Cunene, and Trans-Oranje Corridors, which connect Namibia to its neighbouring […]
The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) has launched a new logo as part of its rebranding efforts, signaling a renewed commitment to supporting and growing the country’s arts sector. The modern, adaptable design ensures the NACN’s identity remains impactful across all platforms. Speaking at the launch, Deputy Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Faustina […]
Police in the Omaheke Region are stepping up efforts to combat stock theft, a major challenge for livestock farmers, through a series of community outreach programs. In 2024 alone, the region recorded 365 stock theft-related cases, prompting law enforcement to engage directly with farming communities. At a recent community meeting in Gobabis, Police Spokesperson Kauna […]
The Deputy Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Faustina Caley, has announced that the ministry is working to secure funding and expertise to restore the Owela Exhibition and Educational Centre, which has been closed since February 2020. Caley was responding to a question in Parliament from PDM’s Jennifer Van der Heever, who raised concerns about […]
The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, in collaboration with the European Union, is hosting a one-week workshop at Keetmanshoop on Women, Gender, and Gender-based Violence to empower Civil Society Organisations in the ||Kharas Region to address GBV and find solutions to break the cycle of violence against women, youth, and marginalised communities. According to statistics, one out […]
The City of Windhoek, in a council meeting, assessed the effectiveness of the projects it implemented in the 2024/2025 financial year, which are to be continued throughout the next financial year. They also discussed various items on their agenda set to take place this year. Among the projects launched were the relocation of flood victims […]
German Ambassador to Namibia Thorsten Hutter reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to Namibia through ongoing bilateral development cooperation, emphasising that it remains a cornerstone of the special relationship between the two nations. He said this at the 35th anniversary of German-Namibia development cooperation. Hutter highlighted that since Namibia’s independence in 1990, Germany has provided over a billion […]
The escalation in property prices, including those for residential land and agricultural areas, remains a concern for both the government and the public. This issue has been exacerbated by the lack of regulation in property valuation services. To address this, the newly established National Council for the Property Valuers Profession will oversee the registration of […]
Namibians are urged to leverage technology and capitalise on its benefits. ICT Minister Emma Theofelus made the call at the ministry’s Strategic Policy Review Planning session. The two-day session aims to review the ministry’s strategic policy on how the public and private sectors can collaborate in accelerating the adoption of information, communication, and technology as […]
