NamPower is set to commence a more than N$2 billion 40-megawatt biomass power station in Otjikoto, near Tsumeb. The national power provider signed an agreement with the implementers and funders in Windhoek. The first and largest Otjikoto Biomass Power Station will generate electricity by the combustion of wood chips from encroacher bush, which will be […]
The Fishrot case has taken another significant turn, with High Court Acting Judge Moses Chinhengo denying the application for leave to appeal against his earlier decision not to recuse himself. Nigel van Wyk, one of the accused, had sought to appeal the decision, but Judge Chinhengo ruled that the application was not compliant with the […]
There is a need to find a balance between meeting the needs of the people and protecting the planet as the world moves towards an energy transition. These were the sentiments shared by the Minister of Mines and Energy during a public discussion on Optimising Economic Returns from critical minerals held in Windhoek. Energy transitioning […]
In a bid to address challenges like poor school performance and ill discipline among learners, a group of retired academics and other community members of Otjombinde Constituency have formed a ‘technical education committee’ to deal with these matters. Speaking at Talismanus in the Otjombinde Constituency, Chairperson of the Committee, Jefta Tjozongoro, stressed that they are […]
The Cabinet has approved proposed amendments to the Electoral Act of 2014 to allow public servants to be eligible for political positions. The amendment provides that public servants can take leave from their employment when they are nominated by their political parties to be members of the National Assembly. It further provides for such members […]
The National Assembly has condemned the continued listing of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism by the US, arguing it undermines Cuba’s contributions to international peace and security. On April 16, 2024, the National Assembly passed a resolution urging the US to delist Cuba. The resolution highlights Namibia’s solidarity with Cuba, condemns the unfounded […]
Next week, leaders from around the world will participate at the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. The assembly will be held from May 27 to June 1, 2024, under the theme ‘Health Assembly is: All for Health, Health for All’. The Director General of the World Health Organisation said this year could be […]
A community meeting held at Otjimbingwe ended prematurely after community members became physical. This comes after Tsoaxudama Traditional Authority Chief Josua Seibeb rejected the community’s request for him to step down. The community of Otjimbingwe took to the streets last month, demanding the removal of Chief Josua Seibeb, who was coronated in 2022. They want […]
A Namibian truck driver, Vilho Njati, who was reported missing in South Africa, was found last night. This was confirmed by the police attaché to the Namibian High Commission in Pretoria, Commissioner Reinhard !Haoseb. Commissioner !Haoseb said he collected Njati from the Protea Glen Police Station in Soweto, Johannesburg, on Thursday morning. The police attaché […]
Labour Minister Utoni Nujoma and Fisheries Minister Derek Klazen convened a closed-door meeting at Walvis Bay to answer fishermen’s continuous concerns. The fishermen are employed under the Government Employment Redress Programme, created to give jobs to hundreds of fishermen who were dismissed for participating in a strike nine years ago. The fishermen have handed over […]
