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 […]

President Nangolo Mbumba engaged leaders of all five traditional authorities in the Kavango East and West regions today. The consultative meeting, which included representatives from Va Gciriku TA, Shambyu TA, Hambukushu TA, Va Mbunza TA, and Uukwangali TA, aimed to address key issues affecting the communities in the two regions, such as roads, clinics, networks, […]

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism is expected to spend about N$47 million on renovating entrance gates and sanitation facilities at the Etosha and Hardap National Parks.  The gates receiving face lifts are the Anderson, Von Lindqeuist, and King Nehale Lya Mpingana gates.  Additionally, eight sanitation facilities at the park will also be upgraded […]

The Inspector General of the Police is in the Kunene Region to engage the communities and assess their needs.  While there, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo will share with the communities the role of law enforcement agencies in society. The communities informed Shikongo about the need for police stations in various areas while also expressing their […]

The European Union (EU) in Namibia has injected more than N$300 million into early childhood development (ECD) centres around the country.  EU Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins made the announcement during the launch of the programme at Mix Settlement, on the outskirts of Windhoek.  N$262 million will go to the Treasury, and N$60 million […]

Otjozondjupa Regional Governor, James Uerikua, has reiterated a call for a referral hospital at Otjiwarongo because of the many accidents happening on the B1 road. Uerikua was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ombili Clinic at Otjiwarongo. Otjiwarongo has a population of 220,000 inhabitants, of which 62,000 depend on health services from the Otjiwarongo […]

The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Loide Kasingo, has presented the amended draft Standing Rules and Orders of the National Assembly to the House for approval.  The draft rules encompass rules of procedure for both the National Assembly and its various committees, including the standing, spending, and select committees.  Loide Kasingo highlighted that the […]