Research, Science, Technology and Innovation are essential engines in driving economic growth. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) says Namibia needs to strengthen partnerships with other countries and institutions to enhance the sector’s contribution. Enid Keramen made the remarks during a signing ceremony of the first grant […]

The Police in the Ohangwena Region are concerned about the increase of child abuse in the region.

Namibian President Hage Geingob met with his Botswana counterpart, Mokweetsi Masisi this morning. Dr Geingob called on the Namibian refugees in that country to return home as there is no danger facing them in Namibia. The approximately 800 Namibians are part of a larger group that fled from their home country into Botswana following a […]

President Hage Geingob explained his intervention in the infightings at the City of Windhoek in an exclusive interview with our news team shortly upon his arrival in Gaborone. Dr Geingob is in Botswana on an official visit to the SADC Headquarters to address the secretariat staff.

Unlicensed long distance taxi operators on the Nkurenkuru-Rundu road have accused the police in Kavango West of victimisation, after they removed a number of vehicles from the roads.

The Omaalala Traditional Authority in Oshana Region is not happy with the exorbitant fees charged by land owners when selling plots in rural areas. The authority is worried the high prices are forcing many rural residents to sell their land in order to make a quick buck.

SADC Chairperson Dr. Hage Geingob arrived in Gaborone, Botswana, for a one-day official visit to SADC headquarters. Dr Geingob will review the region’s programs and implementation thereof. He will also address the SADC Secretariat on Friday. His delegation includes the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, senior government officials and advisors. Dr Geingob […]

Allen Kalumbu is the Acting President of the Mineworkers Union of Namibia. This follows a motion of no confidence against the President, Desley Somseb, at the union’s Special National Executive Committee. The NEC also resolved to demote Somseb to his old position as Vice President of the MUN.

The Usakos Magistrate’s court has granted bail of N$3 000 to the two sisters accused of murdering a man at Spitzkoppe earlier this month. The two, 39-year old Ema Naruses and 31-year old Militjie Naruses, made their second appearance in the town’s magistrate’s court.

Administrators of Road Funds in SADC are facing challenges of generating sufficient funding to maintain road infrastructure in the region. This was one of the sentiments shared by various speakers at the Africa Road Maintenance Funds Association meeting underway in Windhoek.