The general lack of any comprehensive database or profile of Namibians in the Diaspora makes it difficult to ascertain their living conditions and well-being. This was the concern raised by the Executive Director in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Ambassador Penda Naanda, addressing a three-day workshop on the development and implementation plan for […]

The Road Fund Administration (RFA), the Roads Authority (RA), and the Walvis Bay Municipality have signed an agreement to upgrade and expand the road network leading to the port. This is to ensure continuous and timely upkeep of the roads used by cargo traffic destined for local, regional, and international markets. Namibia is positioning itself […]

The Road Fund Administration (RFA) has, over the past two years, doubled its funding allocations to local authorities, from N$104 million to N$216 million. This, according to RFA CEO Ali Ipinge, is a demonstration of the institution’s commitment to improving urban roads that have endured years of underfunding. Ipinge says the institution’s targets are only […]

Human-wildlife conflict should not be considered the responsibility of the government alone; all citizens and state agencies should work to minimise the losses and impact of wild animals on human communities. These were the words of Vice President Nangolo Mbumba when he opened the National Human-Wildlife Conflict Conference in Windhoek. Mbumba says there is a […]

Over 200 farmers from the Otamanzi Constituency have continued their protest against the fencing off of the Sheya Shuushona Conservancy, including a saltpan where they used to freely extract salt for animals and household consumption. The large grazing land that surrounds the area in question falls under the Ongandjera Traditional Authority. The farmers held a […]

As the first school semester nears its end, Otjozondjupa Chief Education Officer Markus Munenge has reiterated that a lot more needs to be done to help improve satisfactory results in the field of science in his region.    Munenge remarked this while delivering the keynote speech at Otjiwarongo’s Paresis Secondary School, where B2Gold Namibia unveiled […]

Matroos Raymond and Rajiv Jossep, accused of raping and murdering 29-year-old Quinteline Bonnita ǂEixas, a mother of four, in 2021, pleaded not guilty to both charges in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court. ǂEixas’ s lifeless body was discovered on the premises of a church in Katutura by a caretaker. Reports say the 29-year-old died as a […]

The Acting Executive Director of the Namibian Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM), Sankwasa Mubita, says it is imperative to consider vocational training as it contributes to the growth of the country. Mubita said this at the signing of a memorandum of understanding between NIPAM and the Windhoek Vocational Training Centre (WVTC). The three-year-long […]

The Acting Executive Director of the Namibian Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM), Sankwasa Mubita, says it is imperative to consider vocational training, as it contributes to the growth of the country. Mubita said this at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Namibian Institute of Public Administration and Management and Windhoek […]

Electrical power structures are meant to benefit of all. To raise awareness of electrical safety, the power utility NamPower launched its safety campaign called ‘Pasop Stay Safe’ at Mariental in the Hardap Region. The safety campaign is aimed at cautioning the public not to build under or near electricity infrastructures.  It is also illegal and […]