Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua has cautioned that the exportation of livestock on hooves will collapse the already struggling local abattoirs and feedlot throughputs. Uerikua shared these remarks at the official opening of the Okamatapati Agricultural and Industrial Expo. He says the export of over 2,500 weaners on hooves to South Africa in 2022 alone is […]
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration has called on the mining and fishing industries in the Erongo Region to invest in the development and upgrading of transport infrastructure. Natangwe Ithete made this call during a visit to the Trans-Namib train station at Walvis Bay. Ithete says it is disheartening […]
Swapo Party Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on party members and supporters to protect the country’s hard-won independence as the country heads for next year’s national elections. She made the call while addressing the party’s rally at Keetmanshoop. “Yes, 2024 elections are coming, and we must be ready for that, we must be ready. […]
Bus stops are a place where commuters wait to be picked up; however, they are often neglected. The Namibia Women Society’s Windhoek Branch has embarked on a transformation mission to beautify bus stops and make them more appealing, hopefully turning them into a place of solace. Over time, the city’s bus stops become damaged from […]
The Executive Chairperson of the National Youth Council says there is still much work to be done to capacitate young people and coordinate programmes and activities among various institutions, especially at the grassroot level. Sharonice Busch made this call during an engagement with Omaheke regional leaders at Gobabis. Busch stated that despite unemployment and other […]
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has warned officials in the ministry against unethical and corrupt intentions to advance personal agendas. “Of concern are complaints of unethical behaviour among some Ministry officials, including favouritism towards friends and bribery allegations during the application process. Appropriate action will be taken against officials found guilty of […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has refuted claims that it has banned click characters. The Ministry was responding to a publication in a local daily newspaper that reported that the Ministry had turned away an individual whose surname comprises a click character. The Ministry’s Executive Director, Etienne Maritz, dismissed the allegations […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is hard at work to finalise drafting the Mental Health Bill to be tabled in Parliament. Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula said this at the inauguration of the Mental Health Board for the Windhoek Central Hospital on Friday. The Bill aims to prioritise the dignity, anatomy, human rights, […]
The National Literary Festival of Namibia kicked off in Windhoek on Friday. The two-day event aims to empower authors, publishers, and bookstores and enhance their understanding of publication standards and the challenges they may face in their journey. The National Literary Festival of Namibia also aims to strengthen the bond between stakeholders by creating a […]
Over 30 houses belonging to Shack Dwellers Federation members in Swakopmund’s Mondesa suburb have been electrified with solar energy. The houses were electrified through the Towards an Inclusive Design Renewable Energy Transition (TIDRET) project that is being implemented by the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF). The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) and Erongo Red signed a memorandum […]
