The National Equitable Economic Empowerment Framework (NEEEF) should bring transformation and restructuring to Namibia’s economy. Re-elected President of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) Sven Thieme made the remark at the Annual General Meeting on Friday. Thieme said the NCCI shared the concern about racial economic inequalities in society and it totally disapproved […]

Three persons have been taken to the Katima Mulilo State Hospital in the Zambezi region after collapsing due to smoke from the town’s dumping site on Monday morning. Two trainees from the Zambezi Vocational Training Centre and a cleaner from the UNAM Campus had difficulties in breathing after inhaling the smoke. Two UNAM Campus staff […]

Namibia hosts the inaugural session of the Mali-Namibia Joint Permanent Commission of Co-operation in Windhoek on Monday and Tuesday. In a media statement, the International Relations and Co-operation Ministry said the session would be held under the Co-operation Framework Agreement, signed between the two countries last year. Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Malian Foreign Affairs, African […]

Malian Prime Minister Modibo Keita arrived in Namibia on Sunday on a four-day state visit, aimed to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations. Keita says his visit is to find ways in which the two countries can strengthen their bilateral relations in many aspects of development to benefit both nations. He says his visit […]

President Hage Geingob left for Congo Republic on Sunday to attend that country’s independence celebration. A statement from the Presidency says the Head of State will attend the Independence Anniversary in the capital, Brazzaville. Namibia and the Congo Republic have excellent bilateral relations and a strong bond of friendship, dating back to the days of […]

By Breschneff Katjaimo African Stars booked a place in the final of this year’s Standard Bank Super Cup, after winning against Tura Magic on Saturday. Stars defeated Mighty Gunners during penalties, before taking on Tura Magic, who won against Black Africa in their first match. The game was played to establish who will face Premier […]

Tense atmosphere in Zambia as more election results from the country’s recent election polls are being announced. Its been a back and forth battle that has seen the top two contenders trading marginal leads since results started coming in on Friday.

Child marriage and child labour are said to be on the increase. Child marriage, which involves the marriage of children younger than 18 years, is still prevalent in Africa and Namibia is no exception.

The Namibia National Teachers’ Union, NANTU, has given government until the 22nd of August to adhere to their demand of an 8% salary increase. NANTU is refusing to accept a 5% salary increment that was offered to all public servants but is demanding 8% instead.

The Oranjemund town council in the //Karas region has big plans for this year and the years to come to bring development to the town, following its proclamation in 2013. Oranjemund is a diamond mining town in the far south-western corner of Namibia, situated at the mouth of the Orange River.