The Ministry of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation (MHETI), together with the National Commission on Research Science and Technology (NCRST), launched the Bio-Economy Strategy in Windhoek. Although the bio-economy consists of numerous stakeholders in diverse sectors, the function of coordinating the implementation of the national bio-economy strategy will rest with the National Commission on Research, […]
World Environment Day, celebrated on the 5th of June, is dedicated to raising awareness, mobilising action, and promoting environmental sustainability. This annual event serves as a crucial reminder of the need to protect the planet and ensure a healthy, sustainable future for generations to come. The FNB Legal and Credit Risk Compliance Team took a […]
The Namibian netball national team, better known as the Desert Jewels, departed for Brisbane, Australia, on Wednesday to participate in the Pacific Netball Series. Dominic Le Roux, a member of the Namibia Sport Commission board, addressed the team during their send-off, emphasizing that they will represent national pride and have the support of the entire […]
The Richelieu Eagles all-rounder, Ruben Trumplemann, says that the game against Oman, which they won by eleven runs in the super over, was a great team performance. The Richelieu Eagles continued their fine form of never having lost their opening games at a T20 World Cup with another excellent performance against Oman in their opening […]
Former and current members of the Mine Workers Union demand to benefit from the trust they played a part in creating in 1997. The Trust, according to the Association of Mine Workers Beneficiaries Namibia-Ambena, has been making money, though without the beneficiaries benefiting from it. The members handed in a petition at the office of […]
The Namibian Police in the Zambezi Region have advised Meatco to beef up security at its Kopano Quarantine Camp, where stock theft is becoming rife at the government facility. The Meat Corporation of Namibia has 900 cattle quarantined there. Multiple cases of stock theft have been reported at the facility over the past three weeks, […]
All roads lead to Walvis Bay Independence Beach, where about 600 people are expected to attend the World Ocean Day celebrations hosted by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources. Preparations for the day are in full swing, which is to be celebrated under the theme ‘Catalysing Action for Our Oceans and Climate’. During the […]
The Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Boemo Sekgoma, emphasised the urgent need for environmental stewardship on this year’s World Environment Day. The theme, “Our Land, Our Future,” highlights the critical focus on land restoration, combating desertification, and enhancing drought resilience. Sekgoma’s statement underscores the alarming state of global ecosystems. She cited data from […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has presented regulations critical for enacting the Access to Information Act, 2022. These regulations, approved by the National Assembly, outline the procedures for appointing the Information Commissioner and Deputy Information Commissioner, roles crucial for ensuring transparency and accountability in the country. Under the new rules, a […]
The National Assembly was forced to suspend its Thursday session due to a lack of quorum, a significant disruption in the legislative schedule. Speaker Professor Peter Katjavivi announced the adjournment shortly after the session began, as the number of attending members was insufficient to meet the required quorum. Several critical legislative items were on Thursday’s […]
