More concerted efforts to scale up women’s participation in peacebuilding processes are urgently needed in Africa. International Relations Minister Peya Mushelenga has called on governments to allocate resources for the implementation of programmes that support women’s inclusion. The African Union members have taken stock of women’s participation and leadership in peace processes in Swakopmund. The […]

Namibia is accorded an opportunity to contribute to the global collaboration agenda for advancing the green hydrogen ecosystem following an invitation to join the International Hydrogen Trade Forum. Namibia is a member of the International Hydrogen Trade Forum through the Namibian Green Hydrogen Programme, spearheaded by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. The forum is […]

The remembrance and celebration of the legacy of late President Hage Geingob continue,  with the latest one being Namibia’s diplomatic mission to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, known as the Benelux countries. The late President Geingob personified Namibia’s relationship with European countries and ensured that this was anchored on the concept of mutual benefits. Nostalgia over […]

Fitch Ratings in London has decided to keep the Development Bank of Namibia Limited’s long-term issuer default ratings at ‘BB minus’ with a stable outlook.  This means the bank is considered to have a slightly higher credit risk but is stable overall. Investors worldwide use these ratings to choose investments that are less likely to […]

The Russian Embassy in Namibia has condemned the brutal terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow.  In a statement, the Embassy expressed that “this heinous crime against peaceful citizens” has no justification. The foreign mission has, in turn, called for severe punishment for the organisers and perpetrators of this crime. The Embassy also […]

President Nangolo Mbumba has condemned the terror attacks on innocent civilians in the Moscow Region as senseless.  Dr. Mbumba said he is saddened by the callous terrorist attack, which led to the deaths of over 115 people and injured many others.  The killing of civilians, the president says, demonstrates complete disregard for human life.  In […]

Staff members of the Elambo Combined School in the Oshikoto Region petitioned the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture to address inconsistencies in the bush allowances. Demonstrators claim that staff members at some schools get a bush allowance of N$1,750 per month, but at Elambo Combined School, they get N$1,150 per month. Teachers said they […]

The Secretary General of the National African Students’ Association (NASA) says the association will continue to advocate for the well-being and betterment of students and learners across Namibia to achieve quality education for all.  Daniel Shiimi said this at the celebration of NASA’s 5th National Anniversary held in Windhoek. Shiimi noted that the association has […]

Employees of Kayova Lodge and the community in Kavango East are demanding the removal of the lodge’s manager. They claim that the management has diverted from the project’s initial plan, from which the community was due to benefit. The lodge was established for the development and upliftment of the community. The target was the implementation […]

The Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) has prepared all its systems in readiness and response to any outbreak that may require its services. The institute has an annual test performance of approximately three million. NIP’s capacity was tested to the limit following the outbreak of COVID-19, especially in light of what was to follow when […]