The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) has cautioned registered game dealers to stop importing live white rhinoceros from South Africa for re-export to non-range states. These transactions, ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda says, undermine Namibia’s domestic laws or those of other countries. ‘What this means is that rhinos are exported to Namibia and exported […]
The Skeleton Coast Pan African film, shot in the Namib Desert, has provided much-needed jobs and experience for young Africans. nbc News met some of the people involved in the creation of the epic thriller film, featuring stars from South Africa, Namibia,Nigeria, Ghana, and the seasoned American actor Eric Roberts. The Skeleton Coast film, which […]
The Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare says the government is committed to improving the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable members of society through income-generating activities. Doreen Sioka outlined this at Katima Mulilo when she handed over equipment and materials to targeted groups of beneficiaries. While encouraging women and men to establish […]
The Swapo Party Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has reiterated the need for the party’s Khomas Region leadership and all members to rededicate themselves in unity to retain the votes lost in the previous election. Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking at the Khomas Region’s rally in Windhoek. ”The people were telling us things we were not doing right, […]
A 39-year-old resident of the Zambezi Region charged with the rape of a 60-year-old tourist near a tourist establishment in 2021 has denied any guilt for the crime when he appeared in the Katima Mulilo Magistrates Court on Friday. Boniface Lubembo also pleaded not guilty to other charges laid against him, namely attempted murder, robbery, […]
The Police Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has appealed to the community of Berseba Village in the ||Kharas Region to join hands with the police in fighting crime. Speaking at the Berseba Boer Goat Expo, NamPol’s top cop revealed that crime has shown a steady increase in the village over the years. In 2020, […]
A Pan African film titled ‘The Skeleton Coast’, shot in the Namib Desert, is providing a springboard for African film makers to create world-class movies. This is according to the producers of the film, who stressed the need for Africans to unite in telling their own stories and use the industry to create economic opportunities. […]
NamWater is planning to develop the new Olushandja Waste Water Treatment Plant in the Omusati Region to increase water supply to the western and southern parts of the region. NamWater Chief Executive Officer Abraham Nehemiah says in the past 5 years they have been experiencing serious water interruptions, especially during the dry season. Thus, he […]
NamWater continues the battle to provide water to the northern regions, a situation that has severely impacted humans and livestock in especially remote rural areas. Namwater Chief Executive Officer Abraham Nehemia says water from the canal has finally reached Oshakati for treatment before it can be distributed. Residents were for the past month forced to […]
The government has prioritised upgrading the Okahandja-Hochfeld-Otjozondu-Okondjatu roads to tar as part of the Roads Authority’s Integrated Business Plan. Some of the roads earmarked for upgrading are Omaheke and the Du Plessis-Epukiro road to link to Eiseb Block. Talismanus Road is also up for upgrading to tar to join Otjombinde-Eiseb Block to Gam Settlement, which […]
