Namibia has moved up seven places on the Global Peace Index and is now ranked the 43rd most peaceful country out of 168 nations. The 2018 GPI was released by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) on Tuesday and ranks 163 independent states and territories according to their level of peacefulness.
Kavango West Police say they are ready to provide maximum security during the upcoming commemoration of Heroes Day.
The Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare Ministry is exploring ways to roll out a grant scheme for Namibians who are excluded from current social welfare payments.
The Chinese Ambassador to Namibia has refuted claims that China is capturing the Namibian State through the provision of alleged excessive loans. Zhang Yiming was speaking to the media in Windhoek.
The government has accepted Chinese funding proposals for the construction of a new airport terminal at the Hosea Kutako International Airport. However, the two governments are still to negotiate the modalities of the funding proposals during the FOCAC summit in Beijing at the beginning of September.
Creative professionals play a critical role in empowering society, culture and the economy. So says the Executive Director of the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA). Magdalena Moreno Mujica says there is a need to create a healthy operational environment for creative professionals.
Vice President Nangolo Mbumba wants to see local art promoted and popularised, proposing that provision be made for this in the tourism board’s budget. Mbumba was speaking at a dinner for the Arts Summit of Southern Africa. He emphasised that government will continue to create a conducive environment in which individuals and communities can pursue […]
In 2017 the Erongo Governor advertised an opportunity to fund entrepreneurs who are willing to start up businesses. However, entrepreneurs in the region did not show interest and failed to utilise the offered N$100 000.
SWAPO Secretary-General has warned that the party will not allow disunity among its parliamentarians ahead of next year’s elections. Sophia Shaningwa was addressing party MPs at Swakopmund, who are attending a capacity building training exercise.
A labour expert is calling on Government to postpone the upcoming second National Land Conference to allow the state to engage white farmers, on remedies to share land, as well as seek deeper insight on the plight of blacks disposed of land. The upcoming second Land Conference, which was postponed on two occasions, will be […]
