The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF) has announced that the due date of the submission for claims for drought mitigation measures, has been extended to 6 April 2020. In a public notice, the ministry indicated that only claims for transactions done from 1 April 2019 until 6 March 2020, which were not submitted […]
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on 11 March arrested the former manager of the Ndonga Linena Irrigation Project, Titus Andreas, on corruption allegations. It is alleged that Andreas embezzled Agricultural Business Development Agency (AGRIBUSDEV) funds of over N$1 million. He is charged with directly or indirectly corruptly using his office/position in a public body to obtain […]
Namibia has joined forces with the rest of the world by suspending all domestic sport as well international participation due to the coronavirus outbreak. This was announced by the Chief Administrator of the Namibia Sports Commission Freddy Mwiya in an interview with NBC Sport on Monday. Considering the safety of athletes in light of the […]
Political analyst Dr Hoze Riruako gives an analysis of President Hage Geingob’s announcement on the new Government structure.
All Peace Corps volunteers around the world, including Namibia, have been recalled, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. US Ambassador to Namibia, Lisa Johnson made the announcement at a media briefing on the outbreak together with Health and Social Services Minister Kalumbi Shangula as well as members of diplomatic corps.
Namibia’s road network ranked as the best on the continent with construction and maintenance standards of international standard. Erongo Governor Cleophas Mutjavikua said Namibia’s roads are among the key achievements to be celebrated, as Namibia marks 30 years of independence
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Peya Mushelenga has placed Rundu under administration and appointed former Chief Regional Officer of the Kavango East, Sabastian Kantema as its administrator.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Peya Mushelenga has dissolved the Okahandja Town Council and placed the town under administration. Mushelenga has appointed Linus //Garoeb as the Administrator to be assisted by the chief executive officer.
The boy’s hostel at Ernst Jager Combined School at Karasburg was gutted by fire. This was confirmed by the Director of Education, Arts and Culture in the //Kharas Region, Awebahe //Hoeseb.
There appears to be a general sense of understanding on how people can protect themselves from COVID-19. Our news team took to the streets to gauge the public’s understanding of the pandemic.
