The late Swapo Party liberation stalwart Ida Jimmy-!Ha-Eiros leaves a legacy of unmatched bravery and dedication to Namibia’s liberation struggle during the colonial regime. This was the sentiment expressed by Swapo Party veteran Pendukeni Ivula-Ithana. “Comrade Ida Jimmy is a stalwart in the real sense of the word. She was a stalwart, as she sacrificed […]
Residents of Luderitz remembered late Swapo Party liberation struggle stalwart Ida Jimmy !Ha-Eiros as a fearless and selfless fighter for Namibia’s independence at a memorial service held in the town. Jimmy-!Ha-Eiros died on April 3 at the age of 79. Delivering tributes at the memorial service, fellow party members reflected on their journey with Jimmy-!Ha-Eiros […]
Preparations for the 2024 general registration of voters, to be held from June 3 to August 1, are in full swing in the Zambezi Region. The Supervisor for Registration of Voters in Sibbinda Constituency and Acting Chairperson of the Supervisors of Voters, Ben Luponjani, made this assurance during a stakeholder engagement meeting. The meeting brought […]
The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Loide Kasingo, motivated the annual reports submitted by the Electoral Commission of Namibia. The reports covered several key areas pertinent to the commission’s operations. Kasingo emphasised that the report not only demonstrates the commission’s compliance with legal provisions but also highlights its dedication to fulfilling its mandate. She […]
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the University of Namibia (UNAM) to introduce a faculty of agriculture at the Rudu Campus. Speaking at the UNAM Rundu Campus graduation ceremony, the Vice President said such a move would spur development in the country. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah noted that both Kavango East and West are known as agricultural […]
Erongo Governor Neville Andre says the Namibian government views foreign direct investment (FDI) as a key contributor to economic development. Andre says the FDI legislation should ensure an enabling environment for foreign investors and Namibian firms, including international arbitration of disputes, the right to remit profits, and access to foreign exchange. He says that Namibia […]
Namibia National Reinsurance Corporation (NamibRe) has grown its assets from N$210 million to more than a billion dollars in twenty years. Managing Director Patty Karuaihe-Martin revealed this during an update on the organisation’s strategic operations at the Government Information Centre (GIC). The organisation, she further says, has increased its dividends to the government from N$2 […]
Bannerman Mining Resources has unveiled new leadership with the appointment of Twapewa Kadhikwa as chairperson and Werner Ewald as CEO. Both appointments signal a new chapter in the life of the company as it seeks to advance its Etango billion-dollar mining project. Werner Ewald, the newly appointed CEO, revealed that the company is actively raising […]
Outjo residents have appealed for strict enforcement of the law to minimise criminality and alcohol and drug abuse within their community. They expressed their needs during a meeting with authorities organised by the European Union (EU) in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. The Kunene residents believe that most of the social evils encountered in […]
The Grootfontein Municipality has appointed Red Force Debt Collectors to collect more than N$200 million owed to it by businesses and individuals. The Grootfontein Municipality Acting Chief Executive Officer, Indileni Lungameni, says debtors still have time to settle their bills before the agent assumes operations next month. Residents are advised to engage directly with Redforce […]
