Elections for new political leadership at the Usakos Town Council could not continue after Independent Patriot for Change councilor and former Mayor, Wilfred Wiese, allegedly disrupted the legal process. Wiese, according to one of the councilors’ lawyers, Irene Simeon-Kurtz, allegedly usurped the role of the magistrate when he interrupted the presiding officer and declared the […]
The Katima Mulilo Magistrate’s Court sentenced Nzundamo Kabala to an effective 21 years in prison after he was found guilty on two of six charges. Kabala was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the murder of Falali Mahoto and 5 years in prison for the attempted murder of his former girlfriend and the deceased’s […]
President Hage Geingob says Namibia is looking at new ways of cooperating with countries to address challenges posed by climate change. Dr. Geingob said this when he met German Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Change Robert Habeck at State House. Habeck says his country is committed to accessing clean energy. It is equally […]
In the Otjozondjupa Region, women in uniform are ready to play their part during the countrywide Operation Basadi, targeting suspects and wanted persons for cases of violence against women, children, and vulnerable persons. In a meeting held at the Otjiwarongo police station on the operation aimed at ending violence against women and children, the discussion […]
The Uukwandongo Trust Fund donated school uniforms and stationery worth nearly N$97,000 to the Otoongo and Onambadje Primary Schools in the Omusati Region. The Uukwandongo Trust Fund is the brainchild of the Ongandjera Traditional Authority, aimed at assisting the needy. At the handover event, the Omukwaniilwa of Ongandjera, Johannes Mupiya, said education is a shared […]
The Namibian Government remains committed to developing a blue economy policy to maximize economic benefits from marine resources for all Namibians. This sentiment was shared at the opening of a Blue Economy Validation Workshop in Windhoek. The policy also aims to minimize conflict in blue economy sectors such as fisheries, marine mining, marine, and coastal […]
The University of Namibia and Germany’s Anhalt University of Applied Sciences have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an academic program in renewable energy sources, including green hydrogen. The agreement was signed at State House, in Windhoek. Academic programs to be developed include those on solar energy and its applications, as well as green […]
A new hydrogen project, at Daures Green Hydrogen Village, was launched in the Erongo Region. The new renewable energy venture will produce hydrogen and ammonia to be used in agricultural and research activities as well as job creation. The Daures Green Hydrogen Consortium is a group of various stakeholders working together to run this massive […]
A journalist from Lesotho National Broadcasting Service (LNBS), Tieang Maraisane, spent two weeks at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) as part of a program aimed at equipping regional media practitioners with skills and expanding their knowledge in broadcast journalism. The program is part of the Public Media Alliance project’s initiatives and offers members an equal […]
Oshana Governor Elia Irimari says the safety of people should take center stage during the upcoming festive season as the influx of visitors has started. Irimari made these remarks in a speech read on his behalf during the launch of the festive season road safety campaign at Oshiko Road Block in Ongwediva. The governor says […]
