The Ministry of Gender Equality and Social Welfare has announced that all recipients of Basic State Grants (old age pensions, disability grants, and child disability grants) will see increased payments starting in August. The payments will be backdated to April and will therefore include an additional N$800 for April, June, and July, totalling N$2,400. Further […]
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) raised more than N$500,000 for the annual ICT summit scheduled to take place from September 9 to 11. The summit is intended to serve as a platform for industry leaders and players to exchange insights and shape the development trajectory of the ICT sector. During a fundraising […]
A pilot nursery project set up by the Oranjemund Town Transformation Agency (OMDis) is in the process of becoming a fully-fledged commercial production unit. OMDis was established in 2019 to build the town’s economic resilience, transcending its historic reliance on mining activities. Tommy West, the agriculture manager at the nursery, says that the first cultivation […]
The Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation, Utoni Nujoma, urged the government to act in the best interests of workers by providing affordable housing and improving working conditions and wages. Nujoma said this during the Walvis Bay Seafers United Land and Housing Federation’s launch of its Fishermen Village and Investment Trust at the […]
Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba expressed satisfaction with the progress made in the construction and upgrading of the Windhoek-Hosea Kutako International Airport dual carriageway, a project that was initiated during his presidency before leaving office. The project, now in its second phase, is anticipated to be completed by December 2024 but could be delayed. Former President […]
The Deputy Minister of Industrialization and Trade says the private sector plays a significant role in either perpetuating or combating corruption. Verna Sinimbo therefore stressed that private enterprises should support government interventions to combat corruption, saying those engaging in corruption should be held accountable. She was speaking at the Ethical Behaviour in Business Seminar in […]
The recently registered Oranjemund Football Academy aims to scout young players in preparation for the upcoming SKW and Ramblers Tournaments slated for the end of July. Speaking to NBC Sport at the Oranjemund Sports Grounds, the founder of the football academy, Metumo Imene says that the academy which is only in its first year of […]
On May 26, racers from 11 countries gathered at the starting line in Walvis Bay for Expedition Africa Namibia, a unique non-stop, multi-day adventure race, which concluded with the last team crossing the finish line. Expedition Africa has been the iconic expedition-length adventure race on the African continent for 12 years. This year’s race signifies […]
Namibia’s senior national team continued preparations ahead of its two important World Cup qualifier matches against Liberia and Tunisia, respectively. The Brave Warriors played to a one-all draw in a friendly match against Lesotho in Johannesburg, South Africa. The coach, Collin Benjamin, heaped praise on his team for a brave showing despite sharing the spoils […]
Namibia brought together fighters from 9 African countries in the capital city for the first-ever International Mixed Martial Arts African Championships. The IMMAF African Championships wrapped up last weekend in the capital. Held over six days at the Windhoek Hybrid Fitness Center, the event showcased explosive action as fighters battled for glory in various weight […]
