Category: National
The Bridging of Namibia-EU Relations
By: Dwight Links European Union ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins, says that Namibia and the EU have a long-standing relationship as bilateral partners since the country’s independence. The ambassador made these remarks during a public lecture recently hosted at…
Welwitchia Health Training Centre Attains University Status
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Welwitschia Health Training Centre has officially obtained university status, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s history. This transition signals a shift towards broader horizons, encompassing not only healthcare education but also a commitment to…
Ongwediva Sports Complex Phase 1 to Cost N$5 Million
By: Loise Shiimi The Ongwediva Town Council has officially initiated the construction of its highly anticipated new sports complex, with phase one valued at N$5 million. This was revealed in a press release last week following the official…
40 Shortlisted for Old Mutual SEED Entrepreneurship Programme
By: Dolly Menas The Old Mutual Foundation has shortlisted 40 candidates for the third edition of the Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic, and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) Entrepreneurship Programme. This initiative, in collaboration with Basecamp and the Financial Literacy…
Construction of Ondangwa Sports Stadium Launched
By: Ludorf Iyambo Sports Minister Agnes Tjongarero says the envisaged Ondangwa sports stadium will be more than just a central point for sports activity as it has the potential to stimulate local businesses, create jobs, and contribute to…
Harnessing Spill-over Benefits: The Multi-Sector Approach of the National Bioeconomy Strategy
By: Justicia Shipena The newly launched Namibia Sustainable Bioeconomy Strategy 2024-2029 aims to create a comprehensive framework of programs and initiatives to tackle a range of critical challenges and capitalise on spill-over benefits from sectors such as agriculture,…
Namibia Votes 2024: Kunene Kicks Off Voter Registration Exercise
By: Ukautura Kambaekua As Namibia prepares for the watershed Presidential and National Assembly elections this November, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has commenced the process to register voters nationwide. The exercise, which began on Monday, six months…
Govt’s New Minimum Wage Order Irks Employers
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Employers’ Federation (NEF) has expressed disappointment and frustration over the government’s decision to implement a National Minimum Wage (NMW). Last week, the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation (MLIREC) announced that employers…
280 Positions Open at Agri Ministry
By: Nghiinomwena Erastus The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform will advertise 110 vacancies tomorrow as part of its strategy to fill 280 vacancies. These positions are part of the approved positions to be filled during this financial…
City Wants 10.4% Electricity Tariff Increase
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The City of Windhoek has submitted a proposal asking the Electricity Control Board to increase average tariffs charged on consumers to 10.4% for the 2024/25 financial year. This announcement was made during a public tariff…