The Ministry of Finance has announced the delay of the 2020/2021 Appropriation Bill (National budget). The delay is due to the state of emergency declared by the president, as a measure to curb COVID-19. The measure relating to the limitation of gathering to a threshold of 10 or less persons contributed to the delay. The […]

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has reminded all Namibians that the COVID-19 containment regulations apply to the whole country. It says in a statement that the only regulation that is of limited impact at present is regulation six, which only applies to the Khomas and Erongo regions. That regulation has also put […]

Tobie Aupindi, who was found guilty on a charge under the Anti-Corruption Act two years ago, says he is not corrupt and nothing should stop him from being part of the legislature. Aupindi, one of the 104 lawmakers sworn in as members of the National Assembly last week, said he had his day in court, […]

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the world is facing uncertainty, as the pandemic has a serious impact on society and the economies of many countries. But out there, there is hope as people hold hands and comfort each other in weathering the effects of COVID-19.

As the country is on a partial lockdown in a bid to stop the spread of COVID-19, provision of water is essential, particularly to residents in informal settlements who either do not have access or have had their water disconnected due to non-payment. INTERVIEW | NAMWATER CEO, Abraham Nehemia.

The Awasab checkpoint about 25km outside of Rehoboth is among those set up to block traffic to and from the country’s south.

Zimbabwe will impose a nationwide lockdown for 21 days as of 30 March 2020 to help curb the spread of COVID-19. President Emmerson Mnangagwa said some of the measures to be taken will be drastic and are sure to upset the daily routines of citizens. Should it become necessary, he emphasised security forces will be […]

Some Windhoek residents appear to be adhering to the regulations of the lockdown. NBC News, accompanied the police, went on patrol last night.

Otjiwarongo municipality has heeded a call from President Hage Geingob to provide water to all its residents. The municipality says informal settlements will be provided with extra standing water pumps and extended water pipes.

Pick n Pay store manager at Windhoek’s Wernhil Park shopping mall, Ian Isaacs has urged customers to avoid panic buying and drown themselves in unnecessary debt.