President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will be launching the 6th National Development Plan (NDP6) on Monday. She says the NDP6, alongside the Swapo Party Manifesto Implementation Plan, is to serve as the guiding document for public servants in the execution of their duties and that the government must not fail those it has sworn to serve. “To […]
The Keetmanshoop Municipality has accumulated losses totalling N$77 million over the past three years, while its liabilities exceed its assets by N$199,831. These damning findings were revealed in the audit reports for the financial years that ended June 2020 and 2021. In the audit reports, the Auditor General’s Office raised concerns about the “material uncertainty” […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for a change in mindset and attitude among public servants and the adoption of a basic-needs and service-excellence approach. In her first address to public servants, Nandi-Ndaitwah reminded them to improve customer care and to not see the demands of the citizens as a burden. “We have heard the complaints […]
The Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has said that Namibia must create 800,000 jobs by 2030. Nangula Uaandja revealed this during a high-level engagement platform for the Namibian business community on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Swakopmund on Wednesday. Uaandja said that to create these […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, says in an era defined by uncertainty and rapid digital transformation, the opening of the Effective Communicators Conference serves as a powerful reminder of the pivotal role communication plays in shaping national destiny. Officiating the event, which brings together leaders, journalists, and public officials held at […]
Shell International says it has spent more than N$1 billion on oil and gas exploration activities in Namibia to date, reaffirming its commitment to continue investing in these sectors. Shell’s Executive Vice President for Exploration, Strategy and Portfolio, Integrated Gas and Upstream, Eugene Okpere, outlined the investment considerations for oil and gas during a courtesy […]
The Erongo Region has seen notable progress in oil and gas, green hydrogen, tourism, agriculture, and trade, marking a period of economic growth and opportunity. Governor Nathalia |Goagoses said this during the state of the region address held at Swakopmund today. |Goagoses said that the major development in the energy sector is the completion of […]
Swakop Uranium says it stands ready to support Namibia should the government go ahead and establish a nuclear power plant locally. The company’s management, led by Chief Executive Officer Luo Wei, paid a courtesy visit on President Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House. Luo further provided an update on the company’s operations to the President, including the […]
The chairperson of the Public Service Commission of Namibia, Salmaan Jacobs, has stressed the need for public service commissions across the SADC region to collaborate on shared challenges. Speaking at the SADC Public Service Commissions Forum General Assembly in Windhoek, Jacobs pointed to key issues such as skills shortages, public sector ethics, and digital transformation […]
The Roads Authority is reviewing its road master plan for the ||Kharas, Hardap, and |Khomas regions to ensure an efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable road transport system. As part of the reviewing process, stakeholders in ||Kharas Region gathered at Keetmanshoop to provide their inputs on the region’s road master plan. The road master plan is aimed […]
