MPs worry about agriculture and health funding

Members of Parliament, while expressing appreciation for the 2024–25 budget, have also raised concerns about underfunding in sectors such as agriculture and health.  They have urged the Ministry of Finance to consider augmenting allocations in these areas. UDF’s MP Apius Auchab voiced satisfaction with the budget but had reservations about the size of the deficit […]

PDM’s Katrina Benz calls for improved Katrina Benz

In her maiden speech in the National Assembly, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Katrina Benz emphasised the need for enhanced service delivery across public institutions. Quoting the late Nelson Mandela, Benz stressed the significance of making a tangible difference in the lives of Namibian citizens.  She underscored the importance of representation in politics, advocating for […]

Award winners comment on their victories

Some of award winners shared their excitement about the Namibia Boxing & Wrestling Control Board first-ever Boxing Awards ceremony night. Phillips ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa was emotional when he received his award for Boxer of the Year. Flame ‘Special One’ Nangolo, who had previously called out Nghitumbwa to face him, seemed speechless with joy after his accolade ,but […]

Draught hampers harvest in Zambezi

Due to the ongoing drought, farmers in the Zambezi Region are counting their losses. The region, whose residents heavily rely on agriculture for both consumption and commercial purposes, is worried about the prospects of their farming.  Some residents of Maalo Village next to Lake Lyambezi say not only do they have to deal with wildlife […]

NDF gears up for independence celebrations

The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) will be holding a parade as part of Namibia’s 34th Independence Anniversary at Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region. In preparation for the parade, the public may observe the unfamiliar movement of soldiers and armoured vehicles from March 17–22. The ceremony’s highlights will include a 21-gun salute, an aircraft fly-pass, and free-fall […]

BoN scoops transparency award at Central Banking Awards

The Bank of Namibia has won the award for transparency at the annual Central Banking Awards for its enhanced transparency in monetary policy communication.  Organised by Central Banking Publications, the annual awards celebrate outstanding performance in the central banking community. As the overall winner in the Transparency Category, the Bank of Namibia was recognised for […]