Lingua College kicks off new academic year

March 4 marks the beginning of the academic year at International Training College, Lingua. Established in 2001 with 50 students in its first year, Lingua initially functioned as a language school.  Over a thousand students from Lingua filled the hall in eagerness, looking forward to a new academic year with hope. From humble beginnings, International […]

Otjiwarongo residents bemoan high electricity tariffs

Otjiwarongo residents have been complaining about their high electricity tariffs, following an increase imposed by the Electricity Control Board in July last year. It is against this background that Cenored hosted a community meeting to educate residents on the electricity tariffs.  Although Cenored had the lowest increase by the Electricity Control Board, at 7.6 percent […]

Health Ministry addresses nationwide health staff shortages

Popular Democratic Movement’s Member of Parliament, Reggie Diergaardt, brought attention to critical patients allegedly being turned away from St. Mary’s Hospital in Rehoboth’s Casualty Unit, raising concerns about fatalities among those awaiting treatment.  Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula acknowledged challenges shared by many health facilities nationwide, attributing part of the issue to […]

Kunene Governor warns against tribalistic remarks

Kunene Governor Marius Sheya has warned against tribalistic remarks pitting the Damara and Nama tribesmen at Khorixas. Sheya called out issues brewing at the Ward 9 communal area, where the locals are at loggerheads over alleged non-ancestral people being allocated plots to farm and residing there. Speaking over the weekend at Fransfontein, Sheya warned that […]

30th anniversary of Brazil-Namibia Agreement for Naval Cooperation

Brazil and Namibia signed a pivotal naval agreement thirty years ago, which has become a cornerstone of regional stability and maritime security.  Brazil’s ambassador to Namibia, Vivian SanMartin, at the meeting to celebrate 30 years of the agreement at the Brazil Ambassador’s Residence in Windhoek, hailed the Brazil-Namibia naval cooperation. SanMartin emphasised the enduring commitment […]

MICT Minister commends nbc

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Emma Theofelus, has commended the national broadcaster for its excellent coverage during the mourning period of the late President Hage Geingob. Theofelus visited the nbc today and expressed gratitude to the dedicated staff. The minister praised the corporation for its pivotal role in broadcasting crucial events. Theofelus […]

President Mbumba visits Angola

President Nangolo Mbumba undertook his first visit outside Namibian borders to Angola. The visit is meant to be an introductory occasion since President Mbumba assumed office as Namibia’s 4th President and to strengthen partnerships. The visit demonstrates the solid historical relationship between the two nations. President Mbumba will also express gratitude to Angolan President João Lourenço […]