The Namibia Aquatics Sport Federation President, Rian Steyn, expressed admiration for the participants’ outstanding performances at the 4-day Bank Windhoek Namibian National Long Course Swimming Championships. Considered a key event on the federation’s annual calendar, the Long Course Championships featured approximately 177 swimmers from the Masters and Open categories competing in events like the 50m […]
Martha Shivolo emerged victorious in the Spar Namibia Women’s Race 10km event held in Windhoek, showcasing her talent and determination on the track. The race saw a notable increase in participants, with nearly 1000 runners taking on the challenge at the Wanderers Sports Stadium. In addition to the competitive 10km race, runners also enjoyed the […]
Swapo Party Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has informed the party’s Central Committee members that they were meeting at the backdrop of a major event to unfold on the country’s political landscape. She was addressing the first ordinary Central Committee meeting of the year. In her address, Nandi-Ndaitwah lambasted Germany’s ambassador to Namibia, who allegedly discussed […]
The Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, to prepare and propose amendments to Section 74(4) of the Electoral Act. This is in view of the review of Article 45 of the Constitution and Section 77(4) of the Electoral Act of 2014, which deals with […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has extended warm wishes to followers of the Islamic faith in Namibia as they mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The occasion is known as Eid-al-Fitr, which is one of the two official holidays celebrated within the Islamic faith. Activities include the festival of breaking the fast after a […]
Namibia has achieved a TB treatment success rate of 87%, 3% short of its 90% target. Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, revealed this at the World TB Day held at Luderitz in the Kharas Region. With the eleventh highest TB incidence in the world, the World Health Organisation (WHO) listed Namibia […]
TB patients and survivors who participated at the World TB Day commemorations in Luderitz, ||Kharas Region, have stated that a positive diagnosis of the disease is not the end of the world. Among them was Josef Swartz, a TB survivor, who narrated, “As we gather to commemorate World TB Day, let us not forget the […]
The Namibia Deposit Guarantee Authority (NDGA) has unveiled its fourth annual report for the year ended December 31, 2023. The report revealed the NDGA’s adherence to the Deposit Guarantee Act, showcasing its governance, operations, and the performance of its Deposit Guarantee Scheme. Notably, the Fund’s market value soared to N$23.1 million by the close of […]
The Namibian government has allocated N$110 million over three years for the installation of 30 network towers. This is intended to address the digital disparity and improve nationwide access to information. This commitment was conveyed by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus. Additionally, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) organised […]
Erongo Governor Neville Andre says the region is strategically located and remains an active hub of economic development as it houses key industries such as the fishing sector, mining, logistics, and transport, as well as tourism. Andre said this during a courtesy visit by the Brazilian business delegation to his office. Andre says if trade […]
