The Oshikuku Town Council has reaffirmed its commitment to providing affordable housing solutions for ultra-low and low-income earners. Oshikuku Mayor Julia Endjambi says the council’s recent allocation of 23 plots to members of the Shack Dwellers Federation marks a significant step forward in the ongoing efforts to ensure that all residents have a place to […]
School learners and students in Windhoek were encouraged to believe in their potential as future leaders and to explore career opportunities that may open them to a better future. These were the words of encouragement shared by the Chief Executive Officer at Cenored, Fessor Mbango, during the annual NUST Career Fair. Mbango says the career […]
B2Gold has committed N$19 million towards the completion of Ombili Primary School at Ombili Informal Settlement in Otjiwarongo to meet the government halfway in ensuring access to education. B2GOLD Country Manager John Roos says N$3 million has already been spent since 2021 for 24 classrooms and two blocks for grade 1 and 2 learners. Roos […]
Rossing Uranium has solidified the extension of its agreement with the Namibian Police Force to another three years to repair old, rusted, and faulty police vehicles at Swakopmund at a cost of N$750,000. A total of 11 police vehicles were refurbished and maintained by the uranium mine for the past two years, at a cost […]
The Minister of Industrialization and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, says that the government recognises the invaluable role that the informal economy plays in the nation’s economic landscape. Iipumbu says that the men and women who form the backbone of this sector contribute significantly to the GDP and create much-needed employment opportunities. She said this during a […]
The Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) says there is a need to unlock a grant investment model that can sustain environmental projects for communities beyond their funding cycle. Benedict Libanda said this during an information-sharing session at the Government Information Centre. Libanda says at least 35% to 40% of the environmentally […]
The Swapo Party on Friday marked 64 years of existence since its foundation on April 19, 1960, with its eyes trained on the upcoming national elections. In a message to party members, Swapo Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for unity as the party prepares for the upcoming elections. “Unity in diversity is a cornerstone for […]
Mourners gathered at Farm Snip River in the ||Kharas Region to pay tribute to late Swapo Party liberation struggle stalwart Ida Jimmy-!Ha-Eiros during the official memorial service. Jimmy-!Ha-Eiros died on April 3 at the age of 79. Delivering the message of President Nangolo Mbumba, Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says the liberation struggle icon in her […]
First Lady Sustjie Mbumba hosted a high-level Roundtable Discussion on inequalities, HIV, TB, Malaria, and Pandemics at State House on Friday. During the opening of the discussion, Madame Mbumba encouraged individuals and organisations to speak out against inequality or injustice. The First Lady says that there can be no rest until equality is achieved. “Namibia […]
Namdeb Diamond Corporation has filed a defamation lawsuit against the Landless Peoples Movement (LPM) in the High Court before Judge Gabriel Oosthuizen. According to the court documents, Namdeb, represented by Raywood Rukoro of Lorentz Angula Incorporated, is seeking that LPM be interdicted from making or publishing alleged untrue and defamatory statements about Namdeb, its directors, […]
