The City of Windhoek is to rename the Otjomuise Road to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela road. This follows President Hage Geingob’s promise during the South African liberation icon’s funeral earlier this year. City of Windhoek public relations Officer Lydia Amutenya made the announcement during a media briefing on Friday.
Concerned Windhoekers, including top Government officials, gathered in central Katutura to march against the brutal killing of nine-year-old Cheryl Avihe Ujaha on Friday. Among the marchers were Khomas Governor Laura Mcleod-Katjirua, Presidential youth advisor Daisry Mathias and Windhoek Mayor Muesee Kazapua. The marchers were led by the Namibian Police’s marching band. Learners, some with black […]
Namibia Airport Company has signed a five year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nampol. The agreement, among others, makes provision for safety and security of airport, aviation and passengers. The MOU is a a wake-up call from the International civil aviation authority which is anticipated to perform an audit to determine whether the NAC complies […]
Residents of Kunene Region are still walking long distances to apply for national documents, with some covering distances of up to 300 kilometers. Uejanaua Kavari travelled 80 kilometres from Ehomba village to Okanguati to obtain a birth certificate for her child.
Minister of Works and Transport has urged all stakeholders to unlock Namibia’s economic potential and preserve the country’s future by rooting out corruption in the construction industry. John Mutorwa was speaking at the opening of a meeting on ‘Corruption Risk Assessment in the Construction Industry’ in Windhoek.
The police have increased its reward for any information that may lead to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the death of nine-year-old Cheryl Ujaha. The reward now stands at N$100 000 from N$30 000. No one has yet arrested in the murder.
The second Food Namibia Conference kicked off in Rundu, Kavango East. The conference is being held under the auspices of ‘Operation Werengendje’ bringing together stakeholders in Government and the private sector, to discuss the matter of ensuring food security.
Namibia produced approximately two million carats of rough diamonds in 2017. This has placed the country on the ninth position in the global diamond production sector and sixth position in exports value.
The Namibia National Farmers’ Union (NNFU) is advocating for improved investment in the agriculture sector to boost production. The Executive Director Mushokobanji Mwilima believes this will increase food production and improve economic activities in rural areas.
