Namibia’s small but open economy has been a drawcard for foreign investors and is now looking to expand economic partnership with the United States businesses. During a round-table discussion focusing on investment climate in Namibia, President Hage Geingob pointed out that Namibia was open to free trade, which was further affirmed by the continental free […]
Hundreds of local and international exhibitors began to showcase their aviation, space travel and defense products at the Africa Aerospace and Defense Show held in Pretoria, capital of South Africa. The five-day show, which opened on Wednesday at Waterkloof Air Force Base, displayed all types of technology, from personal protective equipment to large-scale defense solutions. […]
Environment and Tourism Minister Pohamba Shifeta tabled a motion to ratify the Paris Agreement on climate change in the National Assembly. Namibia signed the agreement during the Paris Climate Change conference held in December 2015.
Large tracts of vegetation in the Okongo Community Forest and Conservancy in the Ohangwena Region was destroyed by fire. The Okongo Community Forest and Conservancy is situated about 70-kilometres east of Okongo village.
Speaker of the National Assembly Professor Peter Katjavivi has highlighted the importance of engaging the youth in matters of national development, saying young Namibians should be part of the team building the Namibian House. Professor Katjavivi made the remarks when he addressed the youth parliament in Windhoek during the commemoration of the International Day of […]
Works and Transport Minister Alpheus !Naruseb says although Namibia inherited the existing road infrastructure at independence, the roads were concentrated in the central and coastal parts of Namibia. !Naruseb made the remark while inaugurating the 48-kilometre Oshigambo-Eenhana main road near Eenhana in the Ohangwena Region on Wednesday. He pointed out that the northern, eastern and […]
Various aspects of traditional Namibian culture have impressed visitors and created interest at a festival in Catete, Angola. Namibia’s Ambassador to Angola, Grace Uushona, indicates that traditional Namibian cuisine, attire, hunting tools and musical performances received a positive response at the FestiNeto International Gastronomy Festival. She said the embassy participated in the event to promote […]
A baby was found dumped in a skip container along the Monte Christo road in Windhoek on Monday. A cleaner working for Andy cleaning services was doing his routine inspection in the morning when he came across a plastic bag with a baby inside. The cleaner then informed the owner of the cleaning company Andrew […]
Villagers affected by drought around the Uvhungu Vungu Green Scheme east of Rundu are receiving assistance from the project, enabling them to survive the hard times. The local communities are allowed to collect leftover maize and vegetables after each harvest, providing a steady source of vegetables.
For the first time, young Namibians from various sectors and training providers are showcasing their technical and vocational skills at a four-day national skills competition. The competition was launched on Tuesday. At the end of the competition, those who show exceptional skills will take part in the World Skills Competition to take place in Abu […]
