Mourners described the late Gosbert Sikerete Mandema as a gallant and tenacious son of the soil who was willing to do anything for his country. The former mayor of Rundu was remembered at a state memorial service in Rundu today. Various speakers spoke about the life and times of the late Gosbert Sikerete Mandema, giving […]
Russia Federation Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev met with International Relations and Cooperation Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to discuss areas of cooperation and strengthen their trade relations. Trade relations between the two countries have declined owing to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine as well as other external factors. Nandi-Ndaitwah urged the Russians to find a […]
The Health Defence League has taken legal action against the government, accusing it of imposing COVID-19 regulations such as allowing experimental vaccines to be administered to people with drugs not approved by the Namibian Medicine Control Council as per the law. A member of the league, Henk Mudge, says the vaccine has long-term side effects […]
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, has dismissed allegations that Namibia has signed the WHO Pandemic Treaty, which is yet to be adopted since negotiations are ongoing. Dr. Shangula was responding to allegations by the president of the Republican Party that by signing the treaty, Namibia would lose its sovereignty […]
In efforts to ignite economic activities in Grootfontein’s Omulunga informal settlement, the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust and the National Youth Council of Namibia have sponsored a village entrepreneurship project container that will be operating as a tuck shop. The tuckshop, valued at over N$146 000, includes fish stock for resale to help address youth […]
As the holiday season approaches, commuters at Keetmanshoop’s bus terminals are facing extended waiting times. The surge in holiday travellers has outpaced the availability of long-distance buses, leading to significant delays and a growing challenge for those looking to journey during this busy time of year. Michael Humphries, Namibia Bus and Taxi Association Regional […]
The Anti-Corruption Commission has appealed for an international coordinated effort in the investigation of money laundering-related organised crimes. The appeal was made at the commemoration of Anti-Corruption Day at Katima Mulilo. The Anti-Corrutiption Commission (ACC) marked the day in different regions to create awareness for people to understand what the consequences of corruption could […]
The US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, says the relationship between Namibia and the US can be diversified through various means beyond the new compound. She made the remarks during the official opening of the new US Embassy after three years of construction. The US and Namibia have enjoyed friendly relations and strong partnerships […]
Being condemned to serving a sentence in a correctional facility is not the end of the road; it is rather a bend in the road. This became a reality today upon the release of Dr. Agrrey Makendano and Rodwell Sihela from the Windhoek Central Correctional Facility. Dr. Makendano and Sihela both served 24 years in […]
Namibia took a significant step forward in disaster risk management with the official launch of the National Awareness and Communication Strategy for Disaster Risk Management, which will run from 2023 to 2027. The strategy aims to address natural disasters and mitigate their effects in a timely manner.
