A N$2 billion loan towards economic development programs will see about 350 jobs created in Namibia through water and road rehabilitation projects. This comes after Namibia and Germany signed financial cooperation agreements to support key infrastructure development. The projects entail the construction of a second direct potable reclamation plant in the central area of Namibia […]
Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa were awarded the UNESCO Peace Award for cooperation in transboundary groundwater governance and management in Paris, France. Namibia and other African countries attended the two-day UN-Groundwater Summit, which was themed “Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible.” The gathering looked at various aspects, such as how African countries can cooperate in groundwater […]
The Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology has reminded government institutions that an effective communication strategy is a key to organizations improving their strategic planning meant to advance development. Emma Theofelus was addressing an engagement session on the government’s communication strategy with regional officials at Gobabis. Theofelus says the government’s communication strategy serves as […]
Fishrot accused and former Fisheries Minister Bernhardt Esau and Nigel van Wyk will again attempt to seek their freedom in the High Court on Wednesday. On Monday, one of their co-accused, Tamson Hatuikulipi, was informed that he will still spend Christmas with the rest of the crew in the Windhoek Correctional Facility, as the verdict […]
Two out of seven members of the Katima Mulilo Town Council Management Committee have been sworn in after a successful election today. Lister Shamalaza has been re-elected mayor and is being deputized by Lasken Sikosi of the Popular Democratic Movement, a position previously held by the Swapo Party’s Christina Simanga. John Ntemwa remains Chairperson of […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia is holding a consultative workshop with stakeholders for scrutiny and input on the drafting of the Electoral Amendment Bill. This is the second consultative workshop on the Electoral Amendment Bill held by the Electoral Commission of Namibia, following the first in September. ECN’s Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua says the review is […]
The organization, Charity Work Havana, has taken it upon itself to care for and seek assistance for vulnerable women and children, including pregnant women. Owned by a young and passionate woman, Penomwene Nekwaya, the organization, among others, secures lunch for about 150 children every Saturday while also caring for vulnerable children and pregnant women. It […]
President Hage Geingob says with the right kind of collaborations and partnerships, the time has come to ensure that no one is left behind in the global ambition of energy for all. Dr Geingob was speaking during the US-Africa Leaders’ Summit side event at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace center, held under the topic […]
Two people were arrested at the Noordoewer extension 2 areas in the ||Karas Region, for possession of alleged illicit drugs and goods worth more than N$56 000. The police in its weekend crime report said, the 23-year-old male and 31-year-old woman were arrested following a tip-off by members of the public, which led to a […]
The government has reiterated its call for a multi-sectoral approach to tackling Gender-Based Violence. The Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, Doreen Sioka addressed a belated International Human Rights Day and Women’s Day commemoration at Keetmanshoop. In a message delivered on her behalf by ||Kharas Governor, Aletha Frederick, Sioka paid tribute to […]
