The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) in the Otjozondjupa Region has condemned the Grootfontein municipality’s decision to appoint a debt collector. The council appointed Red Force Debt Management to trace businesses and residents with outstanding accounts. In a media release, the Otjozondjupa SPYL Regional Secretary, Alfeus Kamati, says Red Force disregards the welfare of residents […]

Namibia will host the Global African Hydrogen Summit from September 3 to 5. The summit aims to promote and attract investment in Namibia’s green hydrogen sector and projects globally, as well as market Africa as a green energy hub.  The three-day Global Africa Hydrogen Summit is said to be the first platform of its kind […]

Namibia is currently transforming the old export processing zones (EPZs) into special economic zones (SEZs). The EPZs were unsuccessful in collecting the requisite taxes for the Treasury, and they also contributed to Namibia being blacklisted as a tax haven. The Minister of Industrialization and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, revealed this during a consultation meeting with stakeholders […]

The introduction of visas upon arrival at Walvis Bay Harbour is expected to create a stress-free experience for cruise liner tourists. The cruise passenger liner industry previously expressed concern about the immigration process, which they described as lengthy. Because the vessels did not often dock at the Walvis Bay harbour for a day, the lengthy […]

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 […]