Namibians are encouraged to show support for their beauty queens as they represent the country on international stages. There are four pageants in which Namibia will be represented internationally. Miss Namibia Jameela |Uiras will represent the country at Miss Universe, set to take place on the 18th of November this year in El Salvador. First […]
The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN), in collaboration with the South African Bone Marrow Registry, has urged Namibians who are between the ages of 16 and 45 to donate bone marrow stem cells to save lives. The call was made during the National Awareness Week campaign in Windhoek. The awareness week will focus on the […]
A photography exhibition currently underway at Oranjemund in the ||Kharas Region will provide residents with an opportunity for reflection and self-recognition. Additionally, it offers tourists a rare chance to experience the more intimate and personal aspects of the former mining town from insiders’ perspectives. The ‘My Oranjemund Photography Exhibition,’ which showcases the work of 74 […]
Employees of the Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA) today handed over their petition to the agency’s Board Deputy Chairperson, Kingsley ǂGuiseb, in Windhoek. ǂGuiseb assured the employees that the board will address all the grievances of the employees stated in the petition within a week’s time. The agency’s employees have been demonstrating against what they regard […]
The Bank of Namibia is hosting a two-day economic reporting workshop for northern journalists to enhance their capacity to report accurately and effectively on economic issues. In her welcoming remarks, the Bank’s Branch Manager at Oshakati, Moudi Hangula, says that by hosting such a workshop, the bank is also striving to promote transparency and open […]
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) is inviting the creative industry for a stakeholder engagement session next Tuesday. The engagement session is necessitated following concerns from the creatives on tax registration and payment. Appropriate tax categories for their profession, as well as challenges at borders with customs officials when they import or export their material, will […]
The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare held an awareness workshop in Rundu aimed at increasing knowledge about the Social Protection Policy at the regional level. The Social Protection Policy was launched in March last year, and the gathering was also to familiarise participants with Namibia’s social protection landscape and existing social […]
Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (NASRIA) handed over a dividend of N$10 million for the 2023 financial year to its sole shareholder, the Namibian Government. The company has attributed its improved performance to sound governance and dedication to delivering on its mandate. Adrians Vugs, NASRIA’s Board Chairperson, says that despite the economic headwinds that have […]
The San community in Omega 3 feels discriminated against and neglected, claiming that the government is not providing them with basic services for an extended period of time. Omega 3, an area predominantly inhabited by the San community, was visited by the parliamentary standing committee on constitutional and legal affairs. During the visit, several issues […]
The State has requested a further postponement in the matter in which cannabis activist Jaftha Brian is seeking a court order to legalise the use of dagga in Namibia. Government lawyers have filed documents indicating that the matter be postponed to September 12 for a case management conference, citing the complexity and constitutional questions raised […]
