President Nangolo Mbumba says the decision by Botswana’s government to hold a memorial service for the late President Hage Geingob is a demonstration of historical ties between the two countries. President Mbumba is leading the Namibian delegation, comprising a number of government officials, to the memorial service to be held in Botswana’s capital, Gaborone, on […]
The Namibia Revenue Authority (NamRA), is under scrutiny as stakeholders raise concerns about the organisation’s failure to live up to its full potential and operational efficiency. While the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS) is acknowledged for its positive aspects, critics argue that NamRA could enhance its performance within the ITAS system to better serve taxpayers […]
The Ogongo UNAM Campus Indigenous Forest Parks Project, funded by the Welsh government in 2021 at a cost of N$5,2 million, is progressing well. The project includes a tree planting programme with a focus on the uses of indigenous fruit trees within the ecosystem. The Ogongo Campus pilot project targets planting about 500 indigenous trees […]
In a bid to advance industrialisation while ensuring the safety and security of the continent, Namibia has emphasised the value of collaboration with Africa and the global community. This commitment was highlighted by Minister of Industrialization and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, during the opening of the “Integrated Advanced Course and Exercise on Assistance and Protection against […]
A task team has been set up to investigate the need for desalination plants at villages in the Kunene Region to purify salty underground water amid a persistent drought in the area. This was confirmed by Regional Governor Marius Sheya following a recent one-day fact-finding mission to affected areas in the Khorixas Constituency. Although mitigations […]
Fishrot accused Nigel Van Wyk will hear tomorrow if Judge Moses Chinhengo will recuse himself from presiding over the largest corruption scandal Namibia has seen. Van Wyk, through his lawyer Mbanga Siyumunji, applied for the recusal of Chinhengo, citing bias and fear of not receiving a fair trial. Since the Fishrot matter broke in 2019, […]
The more than 20-year-old Erongo Sea Products Joint Venture is threatened by allegations that the South African shareholders are shortchanging their Namibian partners. The JV in which South African Oceana Group holds a majority stake through its Namibian subsidiary, Erongo Marine Enterprises, could collapse, following an independent legal opinion indicating that several agreements were contravened […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, together with its partners, will be joining the rest of the world in commemorating World Wetlands Day and World Water Day. This year’s commemoration of these two significant days will be hosted in the town of Opuwo from March 12th to March 14th. Wetlands Day is an […]
Preparations for this year’s edition of the Namibian Newspaper Cup started in earnest with touch-ups at the main venue, Legare Stadium in Gobabis. Executive Producer Kavii Vezemburuka caught up with the Governor of Omaheke Pio Nganate on the region’s readiness to host the Namibian Newspaper Cup.
Namibia joined the rest of the Commonwealth family in celebrating Commonwealth Day. The event took place in front of the steps of the Parliament Gardens. The day commemorates the commonwealth of nations, a diverse assembly of 56 nations worldwide bound by common heritage, customs, and principles. This occasion highlights the dedication of commonwealth members to […]
