The 34th Nedbank Cycle Challenge was launched in Windhoek on Wednesday . Mountain Bike, Road Challenge and Kidz Challenge are among several categories that are expected to feature at the event next month. Since its inception in November 1986, the Nedbank Cycle Challenge has become the largest participatory cycling event on the Namibian calendar, with […]
The Cancer Association of Namibia is to celebrate World Cancer Day on 4 February. The country has adopted the theme for this year’s commemoration, “I am Namibian, and I will inspire change”
The police at Dordabis are encouraging community members to start Neighbourhood Watch groups and become reservists in order to actively participate in combating crime in the area.
Health experts are advising gout patients to eat more cherries. The cherry fruit, Medical Practitioner Dr. Angelo Madjarov says, can help prevent gout episodes.
The Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) committee has assured local musicians and the public that the awards will continue as usual this year, though not at the same time as previous years.
The Ministry of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare is hopeful the Food Bank will be rolled-out to all 14 regions by the end of June this year. Minister Zephania Kameeta relayed the news while addressing his staff.
Four thousand one hundred and sixty five (4 165) work permits were issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration last year. The Ministry received a total of 4 747 applications and 582 were rejected.
The Directorate of Refugees Administration in the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration is currently hosting a three day workshop on refugee determination. It aims are to improve compliance with international norms in granting status to refugee seekers.
Vendors who sell wooden crafts in Okahandja have welcomed a decision by the council to build a new open market at the town. The market, which is expected to cost about N$8 million, is part of development plans the town wants to implement this year. This will include the servicing of land, new houses, recreational […]
In a statement issued this afternoon, the Presidency says the remarks by Dr. Geingob should in no way be interpreted as a directive for the rule of law to be flouted. Presidential Press Secretary, Dr Alfredo Hengari, says the President only noted with concern the alarming infighting and suspensions of senior officials without substantive charges, […]
