Category: National
Khomas Governor Calls for Adequate Affordable Housing
By: Juliana Ikela and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Khomas Regional Governor Laura Mcleod-Katjirua has emphasised the critical need for ensuring adequate housing for all residents within the region, highlighting its pivotal role in fostering social equity and stability. Speaking at…
Hambukushu Calls on Mbumba to Intervene in Khwe Chief Recognition Issue
By: Annakleta Haikera The Hambukushu Traditional Authority has urged President Nangolo Mbumba to intervene in a dispute concerning the recognition of the Khwe Traditional Authority and the appointment of its leader within the Bwabwata National Park. Reports indicate…
Muinjangue Commends Success of Expanded Immunisation Programme
By: Justicia Shipena Health Deputy Minister Ester Muinjangue has lauded the exemplary performance of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) throughout the years, highlighting its significant achievements. During the handover ceremony of cold chain equipment on Thursday, Muinjangue…
Midgard Resort Begins With Upgrades and Renovations
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus O&L Leisure has announced the commencement of upgrades and renovations at their Midgard resort, in response to Namibia’s evolving status as a premier destination. The Group disclosed this development in a press release issued last…
Water Scarcity in Windhoek Reaches Critical Levels
By: Staff Writer The Windhoek Municipality faces an imminent threat of escalating water scarcity, with consumption rates soaring by 10%, rather than achieving the targeted 10% reduction. This worrying trend could prompt the declaration of a more severe…
Namibia Introduces Visa on Arrival for 56 Countries
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has taken a significant step in facilitating international travel by launching visas on arrival for nationals of 56 countries, including 27 from Africa and 29 from other parts of the world. The announcement was…
First Cohort of Green Hydrogen Students Set to Depart for Germany
By: Staff Writer Following the conclusion of the two-day Sasscal-organised Green Hydrogen Symposium in Windhoek this week, the first cohort of students in the green hydrogen scholarship program will be departing for Germany, with others set to follow later….
Agreement for Dual-Fuel Hydrogen-Diesel Locomotives Nearly Finalised
By: Justicia Shipena The Chairperson of the Green Hydrogen Council, ObethKandjoze, has announced the completion of contract negotiations for Namibia’s groundbreaking green hydrogen initiative, the HyRail project. Led by the consortium HyRail, spearheaded by hydrogen application development company…
Hardap and //Kharas Underrepresented in Green Hydrogen Scholarship Programme
By: Hertha Ekandjo The chairperson of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Council Obeth Kandjoze has raised concerns over the inadequate representation of the //Kharas and Hardap regions in the green hydrogen scholarship programme. Speaking during the Green Hydrogen Symposium…
Ministry Reaches Agreement With Unemployed Teachers … planned protest postponed
By: Annakleta Haikera Representatives of unemployed graduate teachers, who had planned a nationwide mass demonstration, have temporarily suspended their protest following an agreement with the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture. David Nekaro, chairperson of the unemployed teacher…