Finance Minister, Calle Schlettwein has requested the European Union delegation to help clear Namibia’s listing as a tax haven.
The new Minister of Works and Transport says he will not tolerate discriminatory practices in his ministry. John Mutorwa made this remark at his first meeting with his ministry’s staff.
The town of Rundu is on the verge of being completely without water, with the town council owing Namwater millions of dollars in unpaid debt. Namwater is now threatening to cut off the town’s water supply. The town council has confirmed the critical situation.
A local commentator has cautioned that the resignation of President Jacob Zuma, in South Africa. does not mean the end of all problems that have been facing the country over the years.
President Hage Geingob has congratulated new South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, on his election by parliament. In a statement, the Presidency said that Cyril Ramaphosa’s election is not only an endorsement of his credentials as a leader of ANC but that of a tested cadre of the struggle. Therefore,Geingob noted, he is certain that under […]
President Hage Geingob has challenged the European Union to help address structural inequalities caused by colonialism which are still haunting Namibians, instead of just criticising government initiatives. The Head of State met EU Heads of Mission accredited to Namibia, engaging with them on various issues such as the New Equitable Economic Empowerment Framework (NEEEF).
The University of Namibia’s Vice-Chancellor. Professor Lazarus Hangula, urges students to redouble their efforts in this academic year to ensure they rise to greater heights than before. Professor Hangula made the remarks at the official opening of the university’s academic year.
The leadership of the City Police and the Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA) are embroiled in a bitter stand-off. The committees between City Police and taxi operators are tasked with identifying specific needs, and come up with resolutions on pertinent issues, including areas to establish more taxi terminals, enforcement of road safety laws, and […]
The Chinese government looks forward to tightening bilateral ties with Namibia, as the country enters the year of reckoning. Chinese ambassador to Namibia, Zhang Yiming, made the remarks when he paid a courtesy visit to Vice President, Nangolo Mbumba, today.
Cyril Ramaphosa (65) was elected as South Africa’s new president by that country’s Parliament on Thursday after Jacob Zuma was forced to resign by the ruling party. “Ramaphosa said, “One of the things I will be seeking to do is have a meeting with all political parties. We will start it off with a meeting […]
