Goethe- Institute Namibia will embark on a Museum Outreach Programme to address current challenges in the museum and heritage sector in Namibia. The European Union, Goethe Institute and the University of Namibia on Wednesday signed a three-year agreement in this regard.

Local economist, Martin Mwinga says Namibia needs an urgent turnaround strategy to address instances of corruption head-on for the country to regain the trust of foreign investors as well as international anti-corruption watchdog organisations and donors. Mwinga says economic and geo-political players are watching Namibia with an eagle’s eye on how it deals with the […]

The Namibia Correctional Services (NCS) in the Kavango East Region’s Mukwe Constituency has appointed community advisory committee members to serve on a voluntary basis. They received their letters of appointment at Divundu Correctional centre.

The lifeless body of a 30-year-old woman who was allegedly washed away by heavy flowing rainwater early Wednesday night at Otjiwarongo, has been found. Spokesperson of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Otjozondjupa Region, Inspector Maureen Mbeha on Thursday said the body of Elise Shafooli was discovered washed ashore on Thursday near the Otjiwarongo […]

The Namibian Police say the internal investigation into the death of Johnny Doeseb, who was allegedly killed by a police officer in Katutura on Sunday, is underway. Khomas Regional Commander Commissioner, Joseph Shikongo made this assurance at a media briefing today.

President Hage Geingob has told new military graduates to demonstrate quality leadership and discipline when executing their duties. Geingob said this during a pass out parade and commissioning ceremony of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) at the Osona Base’s Military School near Okahandja.

The election of political office bearers of the Oshakati Town Council, which was supposed to be held on Tuesday, has been postponed to Thursday amidst allegations of infighting for positions among the SWAPO members of the council. -NAMPA

The increasing number of learners dropping out and repeating grades could hinder Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) which talks about inclusive and equitable quality education. This was revealed at a stakeholder’s workshop on SDG4, organised by the Namibia Statistic Agency (NSA)

Opposition parties are building a case to approach the courts to nullify the results of the elections. The All People’s Party (APP) is the latest to denounce the election results alleging that they were manipulated to favour the SWAPO party and its presidential candidate.

The repo rate will remain unchanged at 6,5%. Bank of Namibia (BON) says the move is to continue supporting domestic economic activities and stimulate growth in a context of low inflation, maintaining the one-to-one link between the Namibian dollar and the South African rand.