NamWater is working on the rehabilitation of its canal in an effort to ensure that the northern communities have access to an ample supply of clean drinking water. Two particularly significant portions, Omahenene and Olushandja, have already undergone thorough refurbishment, incurring costs that exceed N$60 million. In an exclusive interview with nbc News, NamWater CEO […]
The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration, Natangwe Ithete, has emphasised the necessity of revising and modernising the national railway system in a way that stimulates growth and development. Ithete said this during a visit by the members of the standing committee to ||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick. The standing committee is […]
The spouses of National Council members underwent a week-long training in Otjiwarongo focused on protocol, etiquette, and diplomacy. This training aimed to provide them with a better understanding of the professional responsibilities of their spouses, who also serve as regional councillors. The role of regional councillors, who also serve as MPs, is highly demanding. In […]
The leader of the Landless Peoples Movement (LPM), Bernadus Swartbooi, has urged his party members to serve in the interest of the nation and remain steadfast in their commitment. Swartbooi made this appeal during the LPM’s Political Action Committee meeting, which took place in Windhoek. Swartbooi emphasised that the party will persist in holding its […]
The Red Flag has commemorated 100 years since the reburial of the remains of Chief Samuel Maharero, who died in Botswana in 1923. The commemoration was held at Okahandja under the theme, ”Celebrate the past, embrace the present, and leverage the foundation for the future generation”. Hundreds of descendants of the OvaHerero flocked to Okahandja […]
This year’s 22nd edition of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair attracted a total of 450 exhibitors, among them 14 international exhibitors. Speaking at the official opening on behalf of President Hage Geingob, the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industrialization, Verna Sinimbo, said the fair has become an integral part of promoting sustainable development for the […]
Cuba has bestowed its highest honour, the Order of José Martí, on President Hage Geingob. President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez made the announcement at State House in Windhoek. The Order of José Martí is Cuba’s state national honour, and President Geingob is the second Namibian leader to have been awarded it. Founding President Sam Nujoma previously […]
More than 170 Namibian students graduated in various disciplines of the medical field in Cuba last month. President Hage Geingob says Namibia is fortunate to have Cuban health professionals extend their services countrywide. Dr. Geingob hosted the visiting President of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, and his delegation for official talks at State House on Sunday. […]
Namibia and Cuba have signed three agreements to expand cooperation in various fields. The agreements govern trade, political, and diplomatic consultations, as well as the exchange of prisoners convicted in either country. nbc News State House Correspondent Blanche Goreses spoke to Namibia’s Ambassador to Cuba, Samuel |Goagoseb for more detail around the agreements.
Hundreds of mourners gathered at Gammams Cemetery in the capital for the burial of liberation stalwart Polykarpus Nghoshi Kaukungua. Kaukungua, who was conferred a state funeral, died on the 20th of August, aged 91. As a young man, Polykarpus Kaukungua joined the likes of Andimba Toivo ya Toivo, Tobias Hainyeko, and other stalwarts in Cape […]
