Residents of Omutsegwonime village in the Oshikoto Region fear that the repeat of past years of drought will manifest again this year. Though many ploughed well on time, crops have started to wilt because of a lack of rain. The picture regarding crop fields in some parts of the northern regions looks bleak, and farmers […]
A renewed push for the implementation of key bilateral projects is one of the areas that the new Heads of Mission have outlined as priorities. President Nangolo Mbumba today received letters of credence from four new Heads of Mission accredited to Namibia. They are from Botswana, Algeria, Portugal, and the Netherlands. The State House says […]
Members of Parliament have commended President Nangolo Mbumba for delivering a notable State of the Nation Address, emphasising the significance of his leadership and the collective aspirations of the nation.
The completed low-volume seal road infrastructure at Impalila Island, Zambezi Region, is likely to be inaugurated in April. The construction of the N$60 million, 25-kilometre project as well as the upgrading of a loading port, which started in 2022, will be completed by the end of March. During a site visit to the island on […]
Brave Warriors players are demanding their share of the N$15 million given to the NFA by CAF from AFCON participation. In a letter circulating on social media and claimed to be written by the players, they allege that the NFA plans to use the money for stadium repairs instead of distributing it among players and […]
Johan Muller, the CEO of Cricket Namibia, said that it is pleasing to see how the sport has been growing over the last three years. While the Richelieu Eagles have become a proper T20 side and their 50 overs format coming together, the Capricorn Eagles have also seen their stoke rise over the past two […]
The word “dilapidated” is frequently used to describe healthcare facilities throughout the country. However, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe, believes this term is exaggerated. Nangombe acknowledges that the ministry faces challenges but asserts that it has made substantial progress in upgrading infrastructure over the years. “Of course […]
Members of Parliament have commended the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, for his efforts in presenting a substantial increment in this year’s national budget. However, some are concerned about the inadequacy of the allocated funds for old-age grants and the absence of dedicated financial provisions and employment opportunities. In her contribution to […]
1.6 million SIM cards have been registered across the country as of last month. Individuals who have not yet registered their cards are given a 15-day window to do so. The deadline for SIM card registration remains unchanged at the end of this month, and those who do not register by then risk being suspended […]
Residents of the Suncity location at Rundu have been without running water for months. They have now resorted to collecting water from the supply lines found above the ground. Residents say they have been without water since October last year, while others have never had running water since their taps were installed. This has left […]
