President Nangolo Mbumba says Namibia considers India a friendly nation both pre- and post-independence and a strategic partner in bilateral relations. Dr. Mbumba said this as he congratulated India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, who was re-elected into the position by members of his National Democratic Alliance last week. The President said Modi’s re-election is indeed […]
In a bid to enhance urban resilience and mitigate disaster risks, the City of Windhoek and global partners convened a workshop aimed at addressing the pressing challenges posed by climate change and urban expansion. The event highlights the need for Africa to spearhead dialogues focused on disaster risk reduction. The City of Windhek CEO, Moses […]
Five new diplomatic Heads of Mission accredited to Namibia have reiterated their commitment to strengthening relations with Namibia. The diplomats presented their letters of credence to President Nangolo Mbumba at State House on Wednesday. This marks the official start of their respective diplomatic tenures in Namibia. The new diplomats are Argentina’s Claudio Pérez Paladino, Aftab […]
The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare handed over equipment to 17 income-generating projects in Omaheke Region to help them grow their businesses. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate stressed that the donation will empower the beneficiaries, whose benefits will trickle down to a better standard of living and […]
The harbour town of Lüderitz will host this year’s Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Beauty pageants. The announcement was made by nbc Director General Stanely Similo and the Chief Executive Officer of the Lüderitz Waterfront Company, Fluksman Samhuel, in Windhoek. The event was attended by the reigning Miss Namibia, Jameela |Uiras, and Miss Teen Namibia, […]
The 9th edition of the State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) games in Oshakati concluded with various teams showcasing their athletic skills and teamwork across different sports disciplines. From Darts to Volleyball, Soccer, Netball, Tug of War, and Relay Races, the event brought together employees and executives from state-owned enterprises to compete and foster sportsmanship and camaraderie. In […]
The third leg of the 2024 4X4 Vasbyt action took place over the weekend just outside the port city of Walvis Bay. Despite the challenging weather conditions, the action remained of high standard. Known for its stunning desert landscapes and rugged terrain, Walvis Bay provides the perfect backdrop for this thrilling competition. The 4 x4 […]
The Office of the Secretary to the Cabinet says that serious public service delivery challenges at institutions of higher education require collective solutions from all Namibians. In a statement, the office states that these challenges should not be seen as unique to those institutions alone and that all stakeholders should address them. The official statement […]
The recent preliminary result from the National Statistics Agency (NSA) reveals that the Swakopmund constituency population stands at close to 76,000, making it the largest constituency in Namibia, nearly three times its size since its inception in 1992. With the population increase and expansion, the town’s leadership strongly proposes that the constituency be split into […]
Swapo Party Politburo member Verna Sinimbo has urged eligible voters to register for the upcoming national and presidential elections. She made the call while addressing Swapo party members at Rosh Pinah in the ||Kharas Region. Sinimbo stressed the need for the party’s supporters to unite in support of the party’s presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, and the party’s […]
