Inmates at the Windhoek Correctional Facility received Christmas gifts from the regional Councillor of the Windhoek West Constituency. This was the first visit to Windhoek Central Prison, now known as the the Windhoek Correctional Facility, by the Windhoek West constituency Councillor.

The Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration has cautioned foreigners not to fall prey to fake Namibian agents, who promise to get them documents quicker, and then disappear with their money. The ministry does not deal with any agents, says spokesperson Salome Kambala.

The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has called on residents of the Zambezi Region to acquire the necessary permits to keep wild animals at home, to avoid penalties, or possible arrest. The Chief Warden in the Wildlife Protection Services unit, Frances Santambwa made this call after seizing a white rabbit from a Chinese national at […]

Some members of the police force in Oshana region were honoured with medals for their participation in the rooting out of Unita banditry and the secessionist activities in northern Namibia. The officers received their medals during a ceremony at Oshakati.

The African Union says it is ready to deploy some 4 000 troops to South Sudan to restore peace in that country.

President Hage Geingob says contrary to the growing perception, appointments into leadership positions are not based on tribal quotas.

The government has managed to reduce expenditure by about four and a half billion dollars through its recently introduced austerity measures. Finance Minister Calle Schletwein says the budget for 2016/17 is also fully funded, despite the fact that Namibia is going through difficult times.

The Swapo Party Women’s Council says it will lead the charge for the economic empowerment of women and their involvement in development. The elective congress which was held in the //Kharas Region adopted far-reaching resolutions including the environment.

Salaries of Novanam employees at Walvis Bay have been increased by 8,6% for 2016. Compared to the normal hourly rate of close to 17 dollars, the employees will now earn around 18 dollars.

The Salute Boxing Academy handed over Tyson Ushona’s WBF world title to their patron, Home Affairs Minister Pendukeni Ivula-Ithana. On her side, Ivula-Ithana who was the first-ever Minister of Sport after independence thanked the academy for their efforts leading to producing the champion, as well as developing sport. “Sport is not only about winning every […]