The National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) has discouraged its members from individual public campaigns for leadership positions in the party. “In accordance with the party constitutional provision with specific reference to Article 19, nominations and endorsements for positions will be received from the floor during the congress session; however, the congress organising committee and the […]
Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua urged the voter registration officials of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to uphold the values of the institution. Uerikua made the remarks when the ECN officials visited his office, pledging support to the officials to ensure a smooth and successful registration process. The general registration of voters is scheduled to […]
||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick has urged stakeholders, especially political parties, to contribute to peaceful Presidential and National Assembly elections in November. Equally, she reminded the officials of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to conduct themselves professionally during the elections. Frederick made a call during the Electoral Commission of Namibia stakeholder engagement at Keetmanshoop, where […]
The increase in the cost of electricity has become a growing concern for the average consumer and small businesses in Namibia. To add salt to the injury, NamPower is seeking a 14,59% increase in electricity tariffs for the 2024–25 financial year. The proposal, submitted to the Electricity Control Board (ECB), would raise the average transmission […]
Three more oil reservoirs were discovered following the drilling for hydrocarbons in the Mopane well in the offshore Orange Basin. Ministry of Mines and Energy Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino stated that a droplet size distribution will soon be concluded, while an assessment of not less than four wells is expected to be drilled in 2025. […]
The Minister of Mines and Energy says Namibia complies with environmental laws in the process of oil and gas exploration. Tom Alweendo was responding to questions about environmental destruction during exploration at the Namibia International Energy Conference in Windhoek. Minister Alweendo says those who speak about environmental destruction are always speaking from their comfort zone […]
President Nangolo Mbumba left for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, today to attend the 60th Anniversary Commemoration of Union Day of the United Republic of Tanzania. The event celebrates the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar into the United Republic of Tanzania. President Mbumba received an invitation from his Tanzanian counterpart, President Samia Saluhu Hassan, to attend […]
Namibia Breweries Limited has met with President Nangolo Mbumba to discuss matters related to the brewery’s business. This follows the last meetings held with the late President since Heineken became its main shareholder. The visit encompasses the business’ duty to the Namibian nation, as one of the largest beer producers in the country, to update […]
The Ambassador of China paid a courtesy visit to President Nangolo Mbumba, updating the head of state on developments between the two countries. President Mbumba assured the ambassador of Namibia’s continued commitment to solid relations with China. Dr. Mbumba emphasised that his goal was to ensure that what the late President Hage Geingob had started […]
An oversight report, presented by the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration, Natangue Ithete, has revealed significant shortcomings in the management and security of Skeleton Coast Park in the Erongo and Kunene Regions. The report, compiled after visits to exploration sites abandoned since the early 1970s and those with active EPL […]
