President Nangolo Mbumba has extended warm wishes to followers of the Islamic faith in Namibia as they mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The occasion is known as Eid-al-Fitr, which is one of the two official holidays celebrated within the Islamic faith. Activities include the festival of breaking the fast after a […]
Namibia has achieved a TB treatment success rate of 87%, 3% short of its 90% target. Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, revealed this at the World TB Day held at Luderitz in the Kharas Region. With the eleventh highest TB incidence in the world, the World Health Organisation (WHO) listed Namibia […]
TB patients and survivors who participated at the World TB Day commemorations in Luderitz, ||Kharas Region, have stated that a positive diagnosis of the disease is not the end of the world. Among them was Josef Swartz, a TB survivor, who narrated, “As we gather to commemorate World TB Day, let us not forget the […]
The Namibia Deposit Guarantee Authority (NDGA) has unveiled its fourth annual report for the year ended December 31, 2023. The report revealed the NDGA’s adherence to the Deposit Guarantee Act, showcasing its governance, operations, and the performance of its Deposit Guarantee Scheme. Notably, the Fund’s market value soared to N$23.1 million by the close of […]
The Namibian government has allocated N$110 million over three years for the installation of 30 network towers. This is intended to address the digital disparity and improve nationwide access to information. This commitment was conveyed by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus. Additionally, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) organised […]
Erongo Governor Neville Andre says the region is strategically located and remains an active hub of economic development as it houses key industries such as the fishing sector, mining, logistics, and transport, as well as tourism. Andre said this during a courtesy visit by the Brazilian business delegation to his office. Andre says if trade […]
A group of community members residing in various villages around the Lizauli area in the Kongola constituency protested against the alleged maladministration of the benefits of the Mashi Conservancy. The community members are focused on the conservancy’s management committee. The group that resorts under the Mashi Traditional Authority has not been receiving conservancy benefits as […]
The body of a villager from Nongozi was retrieved from a swamp in the Nkasa-Rupara National Park in the Zambezi Region on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Samupwa Lubinda’s body was already in a state of early decomposition when it was retrieved. According to a police report, Lubinda drowned during a fishing excursion with two other men […]
One of the oldest historic buildings in Windhoek, the Alte Feste in the city centre, will be renovated and turned into an art, craft, and heritage centre. The initiative by the Namibia Craft Centre and the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture aims to revitalise the historic building. It will have a craft market, an […]
Final preparations for the tabling of the long-awaited Investment Promotion Bill in the National Assembly are in full swing. The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, says the Bill and accompanying regulations and policies will be tabled during the second quarter of the year. The policy on the Special Economic Zone will also be […]
