Vice President Lucia Witbooi has launched the Revised National Policy on Disability, marking a key step toward Namibia’s commitment to social justice, equality and the full inclusion of persons with disabilities. The new policy, replacing the 1997 framework, adopts a modern view of disability, seeing it not as an individual limitation but as the result […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has praised Namibian Breweries Limited (NBL) for its continued growth and investment in the local economy. She made the remarks during a visit to the company’s brewery earlier today. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah commended the NBL for enhancing local value addition, job creation, skill development, responsible drinking initiatives, digital transformation, and sustainable water management. […]
Organisers of the annual Keetmanshoop Agricultural and Industrial Expo (KAITE), speaking during an exclusive interview with NBC News, assured exhibitors, residents and visitors alike that the 69th edition of the annual show will go on as planned at the Expo Show Grounds in Keetmanshoop. The show will officially start on the 28th of October and […]
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT) launched a five-year strategic plan aimed at enhancing Namibia’s trade, investment, and diplomatic influence on the global stage. The 2025-2030 plan marks the Ministry’s second strategic plan, coinciding with the final five years of the implementation of Vision 2030. This plan seeks to align national efforts with […]
This year, the United Nations General Assembly is again expected to overwhelmingly vote in favour of a resolution condemning the 63-year-old economic blockade against Cuba. Next week’s non-binding resolution will be the 33rd consecutive year in which it will be put before a vote in the UN General Assembly. Last year, the 193-member Assembly adopted […]
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah is expected to present the Mid-term Budget Review to Parliament this afternoon. The review will assess the country’s economic performance so far and propose amendments to the Appropriation Act 2025 to increase or decrease specific allocations in the schedule to meet the state’s financial requirements for the remainder of the 2025/26 […]
The Minister of International Relations and Trade (MIRT), Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has called on the business community in the Kunene Region to step out of their comfort zones and take advantage of the region’s untapped economic potential, particularly in the mining and tourism sectors. Speaking during a business consultation, Ashipala-Musavyi emphasised the importance of collaboration between […]
With the cruise liner season approaching, Walvis Bay Harbour is preparing to welcome approximately 40 passenger vessels. The Mein Schiff 4 cruise liner was the first to arrive, carrying about 2,500 passengers. Between October this year and October 2026, nearly 40 vessels are expected to bring around 79,000 passengers through the harbour, significantly boosting tourism […]
A team of three young African environmental activists has arrived in Namibia advocating for African voices in the fight against climate change as part of the Light COP30 initiative. The youth-led initiative, which began in September in Kenya, aims to collect perspectives from communities across the continent on environmental protection and climate resilience. The team […]
The Mayor of Walvis Bay, Trevino Forbes, said a well-managed trucking ecosystem can reduce congestion, minimise environmental impact and improve safety for residents and workers alike. Forbes made this remark during the NKNO Fuels Namibia Stakeholder Engagement Agenda on the Walvis Bay Truck Park and Staging Project. The truck parking and staging project is designed […]
