Namport and Belgium’s Port Authority of Antwerp, Bruges International, hosted a sundowner dinner in honour of the visiting King of the Belgians and President Nangolo Mbumba. The engagement is part of the schedule of the visiting King Philippe, who is in Namibia on a five-day state visit. Before the start of the dinner, the Belgian […]
Namibia’s press freedom rankings dropped to second place in Africa and to 34th position from 22 globally. Mauritania now ranks first in Africa. This is according to the latest annual World Press Freedom Index produced by Reporters Without Borders. The World Press Freedom Index indicates the political and legislative environment in Namibia remains conducive to […]
Members of school management in remote areas continue to sacrifice their personal resources to ensure that the needs of learners and staff are met. The leadership at Ndoro Memorial Combined School in the Zambezi Region is recognised as one example of this. The school, located in Omega 3, 150 kilometres from Katima Mulilo, mostly caters […]
The Global Shapers Community Windhoek, in collaboration with the Climate Reality Project, has launched a Shaper Climate Project. The project aims to implement sustainable climate projects such as recycling and building trees. The project provides an opportunity for high school learners to come up with fresh ideas on renewable energy, waste reduction, and climate and […]
Namibia and Belgium have made history by inaugurating the first green hydrogen fuel station and production plant near Walvis Bay. President Nangolo Mbumba and the King of Belgium lauded the Cleanergy Solutions initiative, which has positioned Namibia as a frontrunner in the global green hydrogen economy. Cleanergy Solutions Namibia is a joint venture between local […]
World Press Freedom Day | President Nangolo Mbumba has reiterated the government’s commitment to press freedom, saying it is cherished and Namibians will continue to live by the law. Dr. Mbumba joined media practitioners across the globe in commemorating World Press Freedom Day 2024 under the theme, “A Press for the Planet: Protecting Journalists and Scientists […]
The Richelieu Eagles, Namibia’s Senior National Men’s Cricket Team, are intensifying their training for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies. Players are pleased with the progress of their preparation. The Eagles are gearing up for their third T20 Cricket World Cup, taking place in the West Indies and the USA […]
Some Swapo Party members in Kapako in the Kavango West Region are accusing the leadership of discrimination and intimidation. The SPYL District Secretary for Kapako says, even though Valentinus Munkara was elected as the district coordinator last year, the Secretary General’s office recognises Maurus Nekaro instead. A decision that they reject. During a media briefing […]
Police Commander for the Kavango West Region, Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, says the police have not reacted to transport requests for drought relief with the required urgency. “Several times they requested that we authorise the truck, but it is not roadworthy because of the disc. So, on several occasions, because we want to feed the people, […]
