Dams around the country are experiencing increased volumes of water inflows, following heavy rains. Several major dams, including Von Bach, Omatako, Otjivero, Hardap, Neckartal and Naute, have seen heavy masses of water fill up their holding capacity. The positive inflows observed over the past week have significantly boosted national water security, experts say. Currently, Swakoppoort […]
Economist Mally Likukela has shared his views on the 2025/2026 national budget during an interview on nbc’s parliamentary programme ‘Inside the Chambers’. Likukela said the budget matters not only because it is bigger than last year’s but also because it is the first budget of the new administration. He believes the new government is trying […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Sankwasa James Sankwasa, says the provision of basic services and the servicing of land remain top priorities for the ministry. Sankwasa held a meeting to address staff members in the ministry about what he expects from them in terms of service delivery during his five-year tenure. The minister […]
The Chief Public Relations Officer at the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations, Maria Hedimbi, has revealed that they have been sending out labour inspectors to assess whether businesses are complying with the wage order. As of the 1st of January this year, the minimum wage for all workers in Namibia increased to N$18, except […]
The HyIron Oshivela Plant, the first carbon-neutral production site in Africa, located near Arandis in the Erongo Region, has been inaugurated. This is a confirmation of Namibia’s path towards green industrialisation. The six hundred million dollar investment attracted global collaboration from the European Union, the USA, China, Japan, and the UK. The plant, constructed in […]
The Roads Authority has announced that it will spend N$230 million to fix damaged road sections in the northern regions of Oshana, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Omusati, and Kunene. The planned work will not only focus on repairing the roads themselves but will also cover the upgrading of drainage systems where necessary. The move comes as many […]
Swakop Uranium has donated essential equipment for community policing and crime prevention initiatives in Walvis Bay, valued at N$139,000. The donation includes computers, a laptop, printers, and gazebos. During the handover, Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo emphasized that community policing and crime prevention are top priorities for the police force. He noted that the technological […]
A South African Brand and Marketing Strategist says national branding plays a critical role in shaping a country’s global image and attracting investment to it. The General Manager of Marketing Brand South Africa, Sithembile Ntombela, said this at the MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba, which kicked off in Windhoek on Wednesday. Ntombela noted that a […]
Tobie Aupindi, a member of the Swapo Party, has endorsed the 2025-2026 Appropriations Bill, advocating for more profound structural changes to Namibia’s economic structure. He, however, warned of risks associated with petroleum discoveries and persistent inequalities in market access. Dr. Aupindi noted that the global economic environment remains fragile, with growth projections below historical averages. […]
The Ministry of Works and Transport announced a reform to modernise the passenger transport permit system by converting indefinite road carrier permits into two-year renewable permits. Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi stated this aims to address administrative challenges and ensure fairness in the transport sector. The indefinite permits have been criticised for creating inefficiencies and fostering […]
