President Hage Geingob says good governance remains the key requirement for sustained economic investment and to fight corruption. Geingob addressed a business forum at the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) summit in Nairobi, Kenya.

Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation, Dr Sam Nujoma paid a courtesy call to Omukwaniilwa gwaNdonga, Fillemon Nangolo Shuumbwa at his Palace in the Oshana Region today. The two had a a closed-door meeting. This is the Founding President’s first visit since the installation of Shuumbwa as the 18th Omukwaniilwa gwaNdonga, on 29 […]

The Editors’ Forum of Namibia (EFN) is greatly concerned at the intimidation of journalists at two events over the past weekend. The EFN was referring to the behaviour of supporters of former independent presidential candidate, Dr Panduleni Itula, and some opposition parties at the Embandu Sports Field in the Oshana Region, where journalists of the […]

Namibia marked International Human Rights Day in Windhoek Tuesday. The event, which was held at the Old Location Cemetery in Pioneers Park, was jointly commemorated with the 60th anniversary of the Namibian Women’s Day under the theme ‘Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands Against Rape’. At the event, Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba pledged the Namibian Government’s […]

A regional councillor at Otjozondjupa has died in a horrific car accident that occurred Tuesday morning between 08h30 and 09h00. This was confirmed by deputy police commissioner Naukalemo Andreas. The accident involved two cars and a truck carrying livestock. The names at this stage cannot be revealed as the next of kin have not yet […]

The Cabinet has decided to extend the allocation of quotas for expired right holders to allow them to catch one third of the Total Allowable Catch, for various species until end of 2019/2020 financial year. The Minister of Information and Communication Technology says this measure is to maintain and allow stability in the fishing industry.

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex plus (LGBTI) organisations in Namibia are encouraged to take a lead in advocating for their rights and those of the minorities. This was shared at the round table discussion centered around gender-based violence, human rights and sexual minorities, held under the theme ‘Towards Total Inclusivity’ in Windhoek.

Trustco has offered to acquire shares of N$2 billion in a South African insurance company. The acquisition of Constantia Risk and Insurance Holdings and Conduit Ventures will be Trustco’s biggest cross border transaction by a Namibian company. Trustco will buy the shares through its subsidiary Legal Shield Holdings and plans to expand its insurance business […]

A concerned group, consisting mostly of young people at Keetmanshoop in the //Kharas Region, have denounced reported incidences of police and military brutality against Namibia citizens.

The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) identified youth unemployment as a serious problem that needs special consideration. APRM Council visited different parts of the country consulting different stakeholders to find the root cause of youth unemployment. The team, which is led by former ambassador Wilfred Emvula, is expected to compile a draft report on its […]