The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Peya Mushelenga, had substantive and productive talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Dr. Mushelenga’s visit was his first visit to Russia as Minister of International Relations and Cooperation. A statement issued by the Russian Embassy says the two ministers agreed that bilateral ties, rooted in the uncompromising […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has commended the Namibian Exile Kids Association (NEKA) for continuing to be the voice of the children born in exile at the height of the liberation struggle. Dr. Mbumba, who is also the patron of NEKA, says the association has managed to bring together members to promote the welfare and preserve the […]
Members of the Walvis Bay Backyard Tenants Association celebrated councils’ approval to grant a large portion of land at Farm 37 to its members. Farm 37 is an area on the outskirts of the harbour town, identified in 2015 as a solution to the towns’ land and housing demands. The members who were overwhelmed by […]
For the first time in 125 years, the Swakopmund Museum is displaying an exhibition on the 1904-08 Herero and Nama Genocide. Previously, the museum only showcased the colonial background of German successes in the country, with no mention of the black communities living in Swakopmund. The Swakopmund Museum is a privately run,non-profit organisation. According to […]
A family from Windhoek’s Hakahana Residential Area, who lost their national documents in a shack fire this month, were issued with new national documents at no cost by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security in Windhoek. Recalling the ordeal which happened on Independence Day, 33-year-old Fransina Hamunyela says no one was at […]
Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor has declared dividends of N$10,2 million. The announcement was made by Erongo Red’s Chief Executive, Immanuel !Hanabeb, in Walvis Bay. !Hanabeb stated that during the period under review, the company provided subsidies totaling N$24 million to pensioners and vulnerable individuals. Additionally, nearly N$500,000 was spent on various corporate social responsibility activities, […]
The civil registration for birth certificates and identity cards in the Zambezi Region is progressing well and has yielded positive results, especially for those who would not have any other means to reach the offices. The civil registration outreach programme started in February and will continue until June unless there is a need to revisit […]
The lack of water is being felt almost nationwide. Due to poor rainfall in the catchments, Gobabis residents will now experience water rationing. This has affected water sources like Otjivero Dam, which supplies water to Gobabis. The municipality and NamWater have been left with no other choice but to control the water supply, starting on […]
Potential graduates from the University of Namibia (UNAM) who are in arrears are currently unable to obtain their qualification certificates or academic transcripts. This has caused concern among many students who are scheduled to graduate next month, as they worry about the impact of their university debt on their future prospects. Previously, Unam allowed potential graduates […]
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia has cautioned election officials to maintain integrity in the voter registration process and to avoid actions that could raise doubts about the credibility of the upcoming elections. Dr. Elsie Nghikembua made this plea during the closing of a 14-day training program for election officials in Otjiwarongo, in […]
