The Red Cross Society in Namibia is consulting stakeholders to set up a branch in the //Karas Region. The Red Cross aims to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever they may occur. With this in mind the society consulted stakeholders on possibilities of opening a branch in Keetmanshoop.

Cabinet has approved a new draft National Marine Pollution Contingency Plan, to replace the 2007 National Oil Spill Contingency Plan. Government is fully aware of the risks posed by shipping, as well as oil and gas exploration in Namibian waters.

The South African Naval vessel with that country’s marines have docked at the Walvis Bay harbour. The visit is aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries. A delegation of marines came to Namibia with the SAS Amatola vessel – the South African Navy’s first valour-class frigate.

The Namibian Newspaper Cup, held over the weekend in Swakopmund, was not just about football but provided a business opportunity for small enterprises. Vendors from different towns made their way to Swakopmund and made use of the opportunity presented by the tournament over the long weekend to make money.

The first-ever survey by the Health Ministry to assess the burden of HIV/AIDS, and the impact of prevention, care and treatment responses – was launched Wednesday. For the past 15 years, Government along with its development partners made several interventions to reduce the burden of HIV but the impact of such interventions on the population, […]

The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture yesterday issued a circular stating that all regions should close schools and hostels and release all learners this Friday, 21 April. But the decision has brought about some inconveniences as some schools had exams scheduled to take place next week. Franlin Thomas spoke to Sanet Steenkamp, the Permanent […]

Nampost’s clients will be able to make payments such as point of sale purchases through Standard Bank. This is after a banking agreement was signed between Standard Bank and Nampost in the capital.

The Minister of Higher Education, Dr Itah Kandjii-Murangi launched the Student Entrepreneurs Programme (SEP) to empower the youth in Windhoek on Tuesday.. The launch of the first ever student entrepreneurship programme in the country is aimed at identifying, developing and enhancing young leaders at tertiary institutions to cultivate the culture of entrepreneurship. It also targets […]

Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa says the abolishment of winter time as proposed in the Namibian Time Bill will not affect school activities. She said this during a public hearing on the Namibian Time Bill, which was held by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Security, in the capital […]

After years of burning or burying refuse at landfills, Otjozondjupa Region is moving to finding ways to deal with garbage effectively. Reduce, re-use and recycle are approaches local authorities within the region are looking at to improve waste and pollution management.