President Nangolo Mbumba engaged leaders of all five traditional authorities in the Kavango East and West regions today. The consultative meeting, which included representatives from Va Gciriku TA, Shambyu TA, Hambukushu TA, Va Mbunza TA, and Uukwangali TA, aimed to address key issues affecting the communities in the two regions, such as roads, clinics, networks, […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism is expected to spend about N$47 million on renovating entrance gates and sanitation facilities at the Etosha and Hardap National Parks. The gates receiving face lifts are the Anderson, Von Lindqeuist, and King Nehale Lya Mpingana gates. Additionally, eight sanitation facilities at the park will also be upgraded […]
The Inspector General of the Police is in the Kunene Region to engage the communities and assess their needs. While there, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo will share with the communities the role of law enforcement agencies in society. The communities informed Shikongo about the need for police stations in various areas while also expressing their […]
The European Union (EU) in Namibia has injected more than N$300 million into early childhood development (ECD) centres around the country. EU Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins made the announcement during the launch of the programme at Mix Settlement, on the outskirts of Windhoek. N$262 million will go to the Treasury, and N$60 million […]
Otjozondjupa Regional Governor, James Uerikua, has reiterated a call for a referral hospital at Otjiwarongo because of the many accidents happening on the B1 road. Uerikua was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ombili Clinic at Otjiwarongo. Otjiwarongo has a population of 220,000 inhabitants, of which 62,000 depend on health services from the Otjiwarongo […]
The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Loide Kasingo, has presented the amended draft Standing Rules and Orders of the National Assembly to the House for approval. The draft rules encompass rules of procedure for both the National Assembly and its various committees, including the standing, spending, and select committees. Loide Kasingo highlighted that the […]
The Namibia Sport Commission’s Chief Administrator, Freddy Mwiya, expressed his satisfaction with the positive outcome of the recent meeting with Sport Federations, Organizations, and Umbrella Bodies. The annual general meeting (AGM) is a platform created by the Namibia Sport Commission to engage with Sport Federations and Umbrella Bodies on issues of mutual benefit, while also […]
COSAFA Awards delayed due to stakeholders’ unavailability The COSAFA Awards, honouring Southern Africa’s top footballers, have been postponed due to scheduling issues. The event has been rescheduled to the 9th of May. The Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) has announced the postponement of their much-anticipated inaugural awards ceremony. Originally scheduled for Friday, April […]
A study carried out by the University of Namibia (UNAM) indicates that money matters and the desire to get rich is one of the factors that stands in the way of a boy child excelling in education. This information was shared during the university’s graduation ceremony at Rundu. Of the 4,455 UNAM graduates, only 32% […]
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration is convinced that the Ministry of Mines and Energy is hiding information and documentation on diamond deposits and mining operations in Skeleton Coast Park. In a report, the committee has recommended that the ministry not renew any mining and exploration licences within the park. The committee […]
