Namibia commemorates Commonwealth Day, with a call on Commonwealth leaders to guard the planet’s natural resources with greater care. The message from the Head of Commonwealth, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II was delivered by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi.
All future capital projects between Namibia and China, including a multi-million dollar upgrade of Hosea Kutako International Airport and road expansion projects, could be funded using either the Namibian dollar or Chinese RMB.
The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Representative in Namibia is appealing to the public to take the necessary preventative and protective measures against the COVID-19 outbreak. Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses, emphasised the frequent cleaning of hands, using alcohol-based hand sanitiser or water and soap.
The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) is ready for the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) and the exit of Britain from the European Union (EU). The oldest customs union consisting of Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini and Botswana is to facilitate equitable sharing of income on customs and excise duty on […]
Kalkfeld Primary School polling station seems to be the busiest since the opening of the polls in the Otjiwarongo Constituency by-election this morning. By 10h00, over 70 people have cast votes there and the numbers are expected to increase by lunchtime. According to presiding officer Japhet Hilifilwa, when they opened at 07h00, there was no […]
The National Assembly will celebrate Commonwealth Day today. The theme this year is ‘Delivering a common future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming’. With more details on this Dr Modestus Francis Kipilimba, High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania as well as Gerson Tjihenuna, Director to the Speaker’s Office.
Walvis Bay residents led a demonstration calling on President Hage Geingob to step down.
Cash of more than N$ 600 000 and fish worth N$1,8 million was pledged towards to hosting of the 13th Annual Crayfish Festival at Luderitz. Speaking at the occasion, Acting Minister of Fisheries and Marine Recourses, Dr Albert Kawana has commended Luderitz residents and the business community for their donations. The theme for this year’s […]
The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Movement led a demonstration in Windhoek, calling on President Geingob to step down.
SWAPO has rejected a call to boycott the swearing-in of President-elect, urging Namibian’s with differing opinions to respect the voters’ choice. The party also held a demonstration against Geingob’s critics.
