Namibia is faced with a severe drought again this year, affecting both humans and livestock. It is against this background that Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is calling on Namibians to work together with the government to manage and mitigate the effects of drought. Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking during a meeting with different traditional leaders and the […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has urged Namibians to share food and other basic amenities with others amidst the drought situation. Dr. Mbumba made these remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ondonga Heritage Shrine held in Ondonga village. President Mbumba reiterated that the predicament that Namibia finds itself in is a challenge, especially for households with […]
To mark the celebration of Africa Day, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has reflected on Africa’s journey from 1963 to 2024, celebrating milestones like liberation from colonialism and apartheid and economic growth. He also addressed ongoing challenges such as demographic pressures, social constraints, climate change, and governance issues. He highlighted […]
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation says Africa is becoming increasingly interconnected, strengthening the continent’s resolve to achieve a united continent. In his speech at the 61st celebration of Africa Day, Dr. Peya Mushelenga highlighted that 54 AU member states signed and 47 ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), signed in Kigali […]
The Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) plans on making a strong comeback in the 2024 general elections. Its president, Kandy Nehova, announced that the RDP will be returning to the polls, expressing the party’s commitment to contributing to Namibia’s future. “As you are aware, this year in 2024, in November, Namibians will go to […]
Cabinet has granted the Ministry of Home Affairs the right to impose a visa regime over all countries that have not reciprocated Namibia’s gesture of visa exemption. The strategic decision is aimed at fostering fair and balanced diplomatic relations and will affect 31 countries. In recent years, Namibia, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, […]
The US government has handed over 14 metric tonnes of ready-to-use therapeutic food to the Ministry of Health and Social Services. The donation comes against the backdrop of a report on integrated Food Security Phase Classification, which suggests that one in five Namibians goes to bed on a regular basis on a hungry stomach. At […]
The Executive Director of the Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL), Jane Olwoch, said green hydrogen is the way to combat climate change in Namibia in the future. Dr. Olwoch said this at a Research Dissemination Meeting with SASSCAL Regional Tipping Points in Southern Africa, held in Windhoek […]
Churches are called upon to demonstrate their commitment to social and economic justice and service to the people, remove obstacles between people, advance justice and peace, and protect the integrity of creation. This was highlighted during a public lecture on how the church can improve, make a difference in the world, and play a role […]
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprise, Iipumbu Shiimi, says the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a high-ambition trade agreement with a comprehensive scope that includes critical areas such as digital trade and investment protection. Shiimi said this during the 30th World Customs Organisation East and Southern Africa Governing Meeting held at Swakopmund. […]
