Dr. Hage G. Geingob N$60 banknote unveiled

President Nangolo Mbumba has unveiled the Dr. Hage G. Geingob N$60 commemorative banknote. The banknote pays tribute to the late President, honouring his 60 years of service to Namibia, encompassing his life in exile. The issuance of the banknote aligns with the Bank of Namibia’s governing Act, reaffirming its role in safeguarding national identity through […]

Nedbank declares improved financial results

Nedbank Group has declared improved financial results, with earnings increased by 8%, translating into N$16.9 billion. The recent financial report for the year ended in December last year emphasised this. The report highlighted that the return on equity increased by 15.9% during the financial year. The growth in earnings was prompted by positive non-interest revenue […]

Seismology key to preventing nuclear tests

Robert Floyd, the Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, emphasizes the crucial role of seismology in preventing nuclear weapon testing and enhancing global security. At the fourth general assembly of the Africa Seismological Commission, Dr. Floyd highlighted the importance of advancing seismic technology and fostering global cooperation to ensure compliance with the Treaty, […]

Outapi Council, RFA & RA sign road upgrade deal

To enhance road infrastructure in Outapi, the Outapi Town Council, Road Fund Administration (RFA), and Road Administration (RA) have signed a two-year Memorandum of Agreement. This agreement will facilitate the upgrading of sections of the main road to Ruacan, the construction of stormwater drainage systems and pavements, and the improvement of the main roads connecting […]

Rhino Resources completes drilling at Sagittarius-1X exploration well

Rhino Resources has completed the drilling operations for the Sagittarius-1X exploration well located in the Orange Basin. The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) says the successful drilling of the Sagittarius-1X well, marks a significant step for Namibia’s upstream sector, while also strengthening the country’s position in the Orange Basin. In a media statement, NAMCOR […]

Aroab Council boosts growth with focus on development and infrastructure

The Aroab Village Council in the ||Kharas Region has made significant strides in economic growth with a focus on socio-economic development, housing, and infrastructure improvement. Its Chief Executive Officer, Simasiku Maketo, said this in an interview with nbc News.  Maketo outlined several ongoing and completed projects aimed at the betterment of residents. The completed projects […]

Prime Minister urges faster recruitment to fill critical government positions

The Prime Minister has urged government institutions to speed up civil servant recruitment processes to fill critical positions. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila made the call while addressing Executive Directors in Windhoek. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila is concerned about the delay in recruitment at government institutions, which in turn negatively affects service delivery to the public. She says, as […]