The price of petrol will decrease by N$1 and diesel by 40 cents next Wednesday. The Ministry of Mines and Energy, in a media statement on Friday, said the decreased fuel prices will be effective as from 00h01. The new fuel pump prices at Walvis Bay will therefore be N$12,95 per litre for 95 Octane […]
Correctional Services in Namibia do not fully comply with the UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, now known as the Nelson Mandela Rules. This was revealed by Commissioner-General of the Namibia Correctional Services Raphael Hamunyela, at a review of an internal inspection, conducted at all 13 correctional facilities countrywide.
Deputy Environment and Tourism Minister, Bernadette Jagger says many Namibians live in poverty because they do not have access to information to transform their livelihoods. Jagger now wants Namibians to research opportunities through reading as this is the only way to reduce poverty.
The just ended annual Democracy Forum organised by International Ideas in Windhoek adopted a number of resolutions aimed at promoting full participation of all citizens in decision making. The meeting brought together delegates from the 21 member states of IDEA.
Two men accused of smuggling more than N$200 million worth of cocaine through the port of Walvis Bay will remain in police custody. Their next court hearing will only take place May next year.
The Miss Namibia pageant Friday morning revealed the national costume of Miss Namibia for the Miss Universe 2018 pageant. The costume draws inspiration from Namibia’s crown jewel, the rare quality gem diamond. The dress embodies the spirit of Namibia and her beautiful people reads a statement released by the pageant. The dress was designed and […]
Works and Transport Minister John Mutorwa has issued a directive banning trucks from travelling on the B2 coastal road between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay during the festive season. In statement Mutorwa says trucks will be required to use the C14 and C34 back road behind the dunes between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay as alternative road […]
The Minister of Environment and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta says there is a need for coordination to combat wildlife and forest crimes. This, he says, will preserve and prevent extinction of some flora and fauna. Shifeta was speaking at the presentation of International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime Analytic Toolkit and Framework for Wildlife and Forest […]
Standard Bank continues to make financial contributions towards secondary school learners through the Forum for African Women Educationalist in Namibia (FAWENA). The latest contribution, of more than N$600 000, will go towards this year’s scholarships.
The National Assembly (NA)’s Seventh Session of the Sixth Parliament on Thursday concluded its business for 2018, passing a total of 20 Bills in the process. It will resume on 12 February 2019. As the NA closed what Members of Parliament (MPs) referred to as a busy year, concerns over the efficiency of the House […]
