The number of people with mental illnesses detained in police holding cells in Namibia’s coastal towns is on the rise due to a lack of psychiatric wards. This was revealed by the commanders of police stations at Walvis Bay and Swakopmund when the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence and Security visited the Erongo Region. The […]
It is imperative that Namibia and Malaysia strengthen bilateral relations to the level they were at the dawn of Namibia’s independence. This was said by President Hage Geingob during a farewell courtesy call by the outgoing High Commissioner of Malaysia, Hishamuddin Ibrahim, at State House. The Malaysian diplomat completed his tour of duty after a […]
Some victims of gender-based violence (GBV) have resorted to reporting cases to the traditional authorities instead of the police in order to get compensation. This came to light during a meeting between the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare and the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development, and Family Affairs […]
President Hage Geingob has appealed that the Green Hydrogen project be given a chance to take off and change the socio-economic conditions of the two southern regions and the country at large. The political leadership of the Hardap and ||Kharas Regions also witnessed the signing of the Feasibility and Implementation Agreement. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Ipumbu […]
Former Fisheries Minister Bernhardt Esau points fingers at key figures in an explosive testimony. In a gripping turn of events at the High Court, former Fisheries Minister Bernhardt Esau took to the stand during his bail application to reveal shocking details of his alleged involvement in the notorious “Fishrot” scandal. Esau made a jaw-dropping revelation, […]
The Namibian government and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy have signed the Feasibility and Implementation Agreement for the N$10 billion Green Hydrogen project. The agreement was signed at State House by the respective parties. The Feasibility and Implementation Agreement will serve as the governing document for the development, implementation, and operation of a green hydrogen project in […]
The Executive Director in the Ministry of Trade and Industrialization Sikongo Haihambo has commended the Namibian Standards Institution for ensuring that there is fair trade in the economy. He said this during the celebration of the World Metrology at Rundu. Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) celebrated World Metrology Day, under the theme ‘Measurements supporting the global food […]
A school principal at Vergenoeg Primary School in Kalahari Constituency, Kaituara Kazapua, has called upon all stakeholders to assist in developing rural schools. Speaking to nbc News, Kazapua highlights that a lack of modern hostel facilities and transportation at the school negatively impacts the educational process. Kazapua emphasised that education is a shared responsibility, and […]
The Opuwo Town Council is in consultation with stakeholders to find a solution to the water challenge in the town. Mayor Rosa Tjeundo also highlighted some of the council’s successes to date during the 10th Jubilee Opuwo Trade Fair. “As you know, water has been a challenge in Opuwo for many years. Yes, we have […]
The African Roads Maintenance Funds Association is calling for new revenue collection strategies amidst threats to global fuel supply and the emergence of electric cars. The outgoing president of the association, Ali Ipinge, says Africa is not behind with the concept of electric cars. Ali Ipinge, who is also the CEO of Namibia’s Road Fund […]
