The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) has called on workers to join hands in solidarity, when celebrating May Day.

The Swapo Party Secretary General is encouraging the party’s companies to contribute to the development of Namibia. Sophia Shaningwa made the call at the handing over of the new Namib Contract Haulage (Pty) Ltd (NCH) luxury liner bus and launch of new routes in Windhoek this week.

Heavy rainfall left hundreds of motorists stranded at Otjiwarongo. The commotion also caused a traffic gridlock, for close to three hours.

The Otjozondjupa regional council has joined the Ministry of Health in its efforts to intensify public awareness around Hepatitis E at the region. Efforts to sensitise the community follows a diseases outbreak in certain parts of the country. The ministry is now engaging leaders to help change public behaviour and practices regarding cleanliness.

The two Americans charged with the murder of a Namibian in Windhoek seven years ago say they will bring an urgent case to be released on bail pending trial. Accused Marcus Tomas and Kevin Townsend have been in detention since January 2011. They were arrested initially on drug-related charges and subsequently charged with Andre Heckmair’s […]

The //Karas Regional Council management has signed performance agreements, committing the council to implementing its five-year strategic plan. Its Chairperson, Jan Scholtz, said the performance contracts will ensure the implementation of the five-year plan launched in 2017. He explained that all council employees are obliged to sign a performance contract at the start of this […]

Another oil spill has been detected Thursday afternoon close to Mile 108 along Namibia’s Skeleton Coast. The spill was caused by a Japanese vessel, Fukuseki Maru, which ran aground early Thursday morning. The Works and Transport Ministry’s public relations officer, Julius Ngwedha, confirmed the incident and said the vessel “was carrying 120 tonnes of marine […]

Founding President Sam Nujoma has added his voice to the chorus of Namibians who are condemning gender-based violence in the country. Nujoma was speaking to NBC News at his Etunda farm, near Otavi.

The Minister of Environment and Tourism is concerned that only six out of 57 local authorities in the country are operating legal dumpsites. The Walvis Bay Municipality has been commended for having the best dumpsite in the country.

The Chamber of Environment is inviting local authorities to submit proposals for the May Day cleanup campaigns. This follows President Hage Geingob’s call to dedicate May Day to a nationwide cleanup campaign.