President Geingob condemns pre-congress violence

President Hage Geingob has called for a violence-free campaign in the run-up to the Swapo Party congress, from 23 to 26 November. Geingob’s concern was expressed following a reported argument getting physical recently, between two Swapo members supporting different slates. One of those involved, has reported a case of assault to the Police. Speaking at […]

Minister !Naruseb opens Oshakati-Omungwelume-Ongenga tarred road

Works and Transport Minister Alpheus !Naruseb officially opened the N$216 million Oshakati-Omungwelum-Ongenga tarred road, which was fully funded by the government. The upgrading of the roads to bitumen standards promote regional connectivity, enhance road safety and reduce accidents. Good roads increase regional trade, reduce poverty and attract tourists and investors which in turn increases the […]

Geingob says nothing wrong with regions endorsing a particular candidate for congress

President Hage Geingob says there is nothing wrong with regions endorsing a particular candidate running for one of the top four positions in the upcoming Swapo Congress. The president stressed this when he inaugurated the Swapo Party Kavango West regional office, at Nkurenkuru on Wednesday. Geingob said endorsements are allowed in all democratic election processes, […]

3rd edition of Rugby sevens on this weekend

TRIMO HERBST The third edition of the Safland Sevens tournament is set to kick off tomorrow in Swakopmund at the SCF Sport stadium. The two-day tournament, which is in its third year, will once again see African sevens outfits in action, with national teams coming from Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, Uganda, Kenya, Mauritius, Zambia and […]

#BusinessToday | Namibia, China sign agreement to strengthen trade in tourism, agriculture and transport

Namibia and China signed an agreement to strengthen trade in the fields of tourism, agriculture and transport among others. The agreement was signed during China’s Council Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) two-day visit to Namibia. The green economy is an area where future economic growth and employment creation are possible as far as Namibia is […]