Namibian Police’s former Inspector-General, Sebastian Ndeitunga, is the new Governor of the Ohangwena Region, effective tomorrow. President Hage Geingob appointed Ndeitunga and relieved Walde Ndevashiya of his duties. State House Press Secretary Dr. Alfredo Hengari made the announcement, stating that Ndeitunga is expected to ensure that all programmes and projects in the Ohangwena are fully […]
Groot Aub residents say they no longer have confidence in the City of Windhoek to deliver services. They now want to handle their own administration for faster development at the settlement. Chief Jorro Eiseb of the |Khomanin Traditional Authority, who addressed the Groot Aub community, stated that the incorporation of the settlement into Windhoek defeats […]
B2 Gold Otjikoto mine will continue with its processing operations beyond the 2026 closure of the mine. After the closure, it will process all its stockpiles until they are exhausted by approximately 2031. Ten years after its commissioning in 2013, the mine has come to the end of its economic lifespan. Disclosing the phased closure […]
Namibia has a diverse group of people with distinct cultures and traditions, and according to nbc Director General Stanley Similo, the nbc undertook to do everything it could to cover all traditional and cultural events that promote nation-building and foster unity. Similo made the remark during a courtesy visit by the organisers of the recently […]
The Namibian indoor hockey teams have returned home from their successful campaign at the Sultan Nazrin Shah Indoor Hockey Tournament in Malaysia. The players were warmly welcomed by officials from the Namibia Hockey Union, as well as their family members and friends, at the Hosea Kutako International Airport. The Namibian Men’s Indoor Hockey Team had […]
The number of people diagnosed with diabetes has almost doubled, from over 6,000 last year to 10,802 this year. However, these cases were only recorded at eight health facilities in the |Khomas Region, and the figures could be higher. The figures were presented at the commemoration of World Diabetes Day in Windhoek. The Ministry of […]
The upgrading of the N$30 million Nkurenkuru-Nepara road in the Kavango West Region has officially started. The Nkurenkuru-Nepara road, which is currently gravel and serves a number of villages on the northwestern side of Nkurenkuru, will be upgraded to a low-volume seal standard, of which phase one is expected to be completed within a period […]
Members of Parliament have commended the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises’ efforts to curb excessive spending and for recognising the economic strain experienced by all Namibians. MPs were contributing to the Appropriation Amendment Bill. While commending the Finance Minister for allocating a substantial N$643 million towards the drought relief programme, National Unity Democratic Organisation […]
Cable theft has caused Telecom Namibia service interruptions since last night, which affected internet and voice services. The affected areas were Hochland Park, Khomasdal, the Western Business Area in Katima Mulilo, and Veddersdal in Okahandja. So far, services have been restored in Hochland Park, with other places still without services. The Public Relations Officer at […]
The Office of the Mining Commissioner has been requested to provide all Exclusive Prospecting Licences (EPLs) issued for lithium exploration in the Dâures constituency. The Director of Mines in the Mines and Energy Ministry, Isabella Chirchir, and her team appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources after allegations of illegal mining undertaken by […]
