President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to play their part in reducing the use of plastic, recycling and supporting sustainable products and practices. The call comes as Namibia joins the rest of the world in observing World Environment Day, marked on June 5th under the theme “Putting an End to Plastic Pollution”. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah, […]
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced on X that approximately 4,310 young people are being recruited into the public sector across all 14 regions. He said these recruitments are in line with governments’ efforts to tackle youth unemployment. He detailed that the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) has already welcomed 278 graduates, with 450 more set to […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged members of the Namibia Defence Force not to put the country’s security at risk, calling for the highest level of discipline and professionalism. Dr Nandi-Ndaitwah, as Commander-in-Chief, addressed the 35th anniversary parade of the NDF at the Lieutenant-General Dino Haamambo Garrison at Grootfontein. The parade marked the NDF’s storied existence, […]
Namibians will experience a reduction in fuel prices effective 4th June, with the petrol price decreasing by 30 cents per litre. Both Diesel 50ppm and Diesel 10ppm will drop by 70 cents per litre. This move aims to ease the financial burden on consumers and reflects changes in the global fuel market. On 4th June, […]
The Joint Ministerial Committee meeting held recently in Kasane, Botswana, between the Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi and Botswana’s Transport and Infrastructure Minister Noah Salakae ended with an understanding of renewed urgency and optimism over the stalled Trans-Kalahari Railway Project (TKR). Despite a bilateral agreement in place, no construction has yet occurred on […]
Over 300 women gathered in Windhoek for the Namibia Women in Finance and Insurance Summit, which focused on empowering women through financial inclusion in today’s digital landscape. The event aimed to raise awareness and encourage more women to pursue leadership roles in the finance and insurance sectors while advocating for improved access to financial opportunities […]
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has signed an agreement with China’s General Administration of Customs to enhance cooperation in customs operations between the two countries. This Memorandum of Understanding focuses on closer collaboration in areas such as enforcement, information sharing, and training, with the objective of streamlining customs processes and supporting legal trade between Namibia […]
The Executive Director in the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, Ben Nangombe, said the 8th administration has set a tone of urgency and implementation for national projects, anchored by the Swapo Party Manifesto 2024 and its implementation plan to accelerate service provision. Nangombe emphasised at a meeting with Namibia’s electricity distribution sector in Ondangwa […]
The Khomasdal Constituency has handed over equipment and materials worth N$250,000 to 21 SME beneficiaries in Windhoek. During the handover, Khomasdal Councillor Samuel Angolo reminded beneficiaries of the role they play as SMEs in their communities, saying they are a catalyst of local development. Of the 21 beneficiaries, there are four men and 16 women, […]
The Bank of Namibia has completed a series of currency enhancements, launching the modified fifty-dollar note in response to evolving market demands. Over the past three years, the Bank of Namibia upgraded other banknotes, including the 10, 20, 100, and 200 dollar notes. The modified notes feature key security enhancements, including the governor’s signature serving […]
