The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism says Germany’s decision to restrict or ban the import of hunting trophies could harm Namibia’s conservation efforts. Hunters from Germany and elsewhere flock to Namibia during hunting season to do trophy hunting, spending top dollar in search of a prized trophy. Once the animals are hunted, the taxidermists […]
The visiting Brazilian business delegation has proposed projects that would add value to Namibian products. The delegation led by Brazil’s Ambassador Vivian San Martin met President Nangolo Mbumba at State House, marking the conclusion of its weeklong visit to Namibia. One such project is the processing of yellow maize and the production of cooking oil […]
The Ministry of Environment is hot on the heels of four suspected rhino poachers from Etosha National Park who poached two rhinos. After poaching the male and female rhinos, the poachers’ movements were spotted by the anti-poaching members. Bulletin Editor Lahia Hatutale engaged Retired Commissioner Ndahangwapo Kashihakumwa, Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism’s Head of […]
Namibia’s Honorary Consul in Norway, Kjersti Lie Holder, says the time is right to expand cooperation between the two countries. Trade between Namibia and Norway is currently confined to meat, fish, grapes, and small iron pipes. Holder spoke to nbc News following a brief meeting with President Nangolo Mbumba at State House on Friday. “As […]
The campaign for the presidency of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) is in full swing. One of the candidates for the NUDO Presidency, Joseph Kauandenge, who is the current Secretary General, says he is in the race to advance the youth agenda. Hitting the campaign trail, Kauandenge headlined a rally in Windhoek under the […]
The National Youth Council (NYC) team visited the Tsumkwe Constituency to engage with the youth. The NYC delegation held meetings in Omatako Village and the settlements of Gam and Tsumkwe. The engagements, organised by NYC Tsumkwe Constituency chairperson Simson Kapembe, were aimed at introducing youth empowerment projects. Speaking at the meeting, Kapembe noted that Tsumkwe […]
The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (AgriBank), through its Agri Advisory Services Division, conducted a mentorship workshop for its clients at Mariental in the Hardap Region. The programme was established to provide structured mentorship and training services to clients of Agri Bank Namibia, who mostly consist of communal and commercial farmers who had been provided with […]
Only 40% of the motoring public adheres to road safety regulations in Namibia. This staggering statistic is a major concern for law enforcement officials, given the increasing number of vehicles and new drivers, making adherence to traffic regulations a major challenge. As of January 2024, more than 1,100 speeding fines have been issued, while 135 […]
The Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA) says the symposium attended by Nama communities across the Hardap and ||Kharas regions was a success. The three-day symposium themed ‘Indigenous Peoples Reflections on Green Hydrogen in Southern Namibia’ held at Luderitz ended on Thursday. NTLA Technical Adviser Mabos Ortman says the symposium’s objectives of educating and reflecting on […]
To solicit inputs that will fit into the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), the |Khomas Regional Council held a consultative meeting with stakeholders. The |Khomas Region was the last region to be consulted on NDP6, covering all its ten constituencies. The National Planning Commission (NPC), in consultation with regional councils, is undertaking the campaign and […]
