To address the housing backlog, the government has handed over 4000 housing units since the inception of the Mass Housing Development Programme in 2014, up to July 2023. The MHDP commenced with projects at 21 sites around the country. Today, in addition to that number, an additional 89 recently completed houses were officiated by President […]
A delegation of 32 journalists and editors representing sixteen African countries is currently on a familiarisation visit to India. The primary goal of this visit extends beyond immersing journalists in India’s rich and diverse cultural tapestry. It also seeks to familiarise them with significant development projects resulting from mutual bilateral cooperation between African nations and […]
The Golden Boxing Fitness Academy is gearing up for Part 3 of the Boxing Development Tournament, which will be held at the Goreagab Open area in Windhoek on Saturday. This tournament aims to nurture and showcase the talents of emerging boxers. Part 1 of the tournament was a resounding success, attracting a diverse range of […]
Renowned sports journalist Carlos Kambaekwa has raised concerns regarding the recent suspension of Black Africa as a member of the Southern Stream First Division League. The decision to suspend the team was made during the league’s executive virtual meeting due to Black Africa’s failure to fulfill their league matches in the second tier league. The […]
MMA fighter Veja Hinda is currently in Thailand for a training camp, and he has been enjoying his time on the island, constantly working and striving to improve his skills. As the 2023 Sportman of the Year, Hinda is grateful for the opportunity to train in South East Asia. Despite the humid weather during the […]
The 2023 International Shore Angling Test Tournament saw fierce competition among over 140 anglers and their teams from Namibia and South Africa. This annual event alternates between locations in the two countries, with this year’s edition being hosted by Namibia. Spanning three days, the angling competition commenced on Tuesday and showcased the participation of six […]
The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security says birth registration is a human right. Hence, parents should ensure that they register their children as soon as they are born. Lucia Witbooi said this during her briefing at the Government Information Centre in Windhoek on Wednesday. Article 15 of the Namibian Constitution states […]
The Bank of Namibia, in partnership with the Namibia Revenue Agency, has embarked on a journey to digitalise Namibia’s trading system while protecting revenue flow in the country. Namibia’s launch of the Trade Verification System (TVS) demonstrates the country’s commitment to strengthening its financial systems and ensuring a transparent and legitimate trade environment. The system […]
The body of 46-year-old Kapapero Ndano was found with stab wounds on Monday at the Tumweneni informal settlement, Rundu. The lifeless body was found by a passer-by in the Tumweneni sewerage yard. The deceased was stabbed with an unknown sharp object several times, and she died on the spot. It is alleged that Ndano was […]
The ongoing Fishrot trial has been suspended again after defence lawyer Mbanga Siyomunji filed a recusal motion against Judge Moses Chinhengo. Siyomunji’s client, Nigel Van Wyk, accuses Chinhengo of bias in his application, saying that he fears an unfair trial with Chinhengo on the bench. The recusal of Judge Chinhengo was first brought to the […]
