Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration are concerned about equipment left behind by diamond exploration companies in the Skeleton Coast Park. The committee visited a diamond exploration site at Mowe Bay in the Kunene Region. Chief Diamond Inspector Patrick Elungu explained that two exploration licences were awarded to two Namibian […]
The Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy says there are no diamonds at the Old Toscanini mine in Skeleton Coast Park, in the Kunene Region. According to the Ministry of Mines and Energy, companies have been exploring diamonds in the area since the 1950s. Ya Otto Investment Holdings is the third company to be given […]
The Swapo Party Vice President has called for unity among party members, regardless of which candidate they supported during last year’s Congress. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made the call at a party rally held in Rehoboth to formally communicate the outcomes of the 7th Swapo Party Congress. During the event, Nandi-Ndaitwah introduced the top three leaders of […]
The Mariental Town Council says it has not taken resolution to transfer its assets to a proposed power management and distribution company for the southern regions of Hardap and ||Kharas, nor has it resolved to join the said company. The Mariental Town Council was responding to the petition of the Mariental Residents Association, which alleged […]
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology launched its National Symbols Campaign at Rundu. The campaign aims to create awareness about the protocols and significance of the country’s national symbols, which are often not respected by some. The launch of the national symbols campaign started off with a march from the Governor’s Office. During the […]
The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has called on the government to make the youth the centre of discussions around the green revolution and other opportunities available for the youth. The appeal comes as they mark International Youth Day today. The day is celebrated under the theme “Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World, which […]
Undocumented and stateless residents from Bravo Settlement in Kavango West got an opportunity to be registered by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security. The initiative was held on Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Day, usually celebrated on August 10 each year. Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Day is about increasing […]
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration wants to see TransNamib transformed to offer services par excellence and have an integrated master plan to maximise return on investment. The Committee was in the Otjozondjupa Region, where it familiarised itself with the dilapidated structures belonging to the parastatal. The oversight visit follows recommendations […]
The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, fears Fly Namibia might close its route from Eros Airport to Rundu. This comes after his recent experience on a trip to Rundu as the only passenger on the plane. John Mutorwa says the number of passengers flying from Eros Airport to Rundu has been minimal, and […]
The police in Katima Mulilo have recovered stolen items from a female Zambian national who had been employed as a nanny in three separate households. The items include kitchen cookware and utensils, blankets, clothing, and various other belongings. Members of the Men and Women Network responded swiftly upon receiving reports of the suspect’s intentions to […]
