The 15th Erongo Business and Tourism Expo hopes to contribute to the revival of the tourism industry at Walvis Bay following the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on local businesses. This year’s focus is on innovation, integration, and industrialization. At the official opening, the Walvis Bay Mayor indicated that the council celebrates events such […]
The City of Windhoek has officially inaugurated Phase II of the Informal Areas Electrification Project in Otjomuise’s Extensions 6 and 7. The atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm and hope as the project, considered pivotal towards enhancing essential services for the local communities, was celebrated. The inauguration is deemed a beacon of progress and a promise […]
Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Dr. Albert Kawana, has expressed reservations about the possibility of introducing paternity leave, citing concerns that it could result in unintended repercussions. He specifically voiced apprehensions about young men potentially impregnating multiple women and subsequently taking prolonged leave from work. Dr. Kawana raised these points in debate […]
The Otjomuise Arts Festival’s 2023 edition kicked off in Windhoek. It is a platform that aims to allow artists to showcase their creativity. This year, the festival incorporated the environmental sustainability theme in partnership with the National Botanic Garden. The event is co-organised between the National Theatre of Namibia and the Goethe-Institut Namibia and has […]
The Minister of Industrialization and Trade has called for the creation of a database storing information on informal sector traders. Lucia Iipumbu says her ministry finds it difficult to get hold of those in charge of micro, small, and medium enterprises when reaching out to them with various opportunities.
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has revised the Customer Service Charter to further cement its commitment to the advancement of public service delivery. The customer service charter is considered a significant milestone in public services as it integrates the functions and inputs of the offices within the public sector. It is against this […]
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has cleared all statutory debts, amounting to over N$93 million, including historical tax payments owed to the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRa). NWR announced its debt-free milestone in a media statement after settling all its outstanding long-term and statutory debts successfully, some of which date back to its foundation. These debts included […]
President Hage Geingob says he is saddened by the death of Axali Doeseb. The composer of the Namibian national anthem, Doeseb, died this morning at the Lady Pohamba Private Hospital in Windhoek following his admission last night. Doeseb is the man who gave birth to Namibia’s national anthem and its pride following a song competition. […]
Lack of infrastructure development, access to potable water, schools, and clinics were some of the pressing concerns raised by community members during an outreach program led by Deputy Speaker Loide Kasingo in the Ohangwena Region. A report on the mission was presented to the National Assembly by Swapo Party MP Paula Kooper on behalf of […]
Residents of the Fransfontein settlement should realise that they must start paying rates and taxes as development is brought to the village. Khorixas Constituency Councillor Sebastian !Gobs says that this will help grow it into a village council. !Gobs shared these sentiments during an interview with nbc News at the town. Although challenged by high […]
