Category: National
NIDA CEO Gaomab Apologises Over Livestock Deaths
By: Annakleta Haikera The Namibia Industrial Development Agency chief executive officer Mihe Gaomab II has apologised for the death of more than 100 cattle at the Kavango Cattle Ranch. The Kavango Cattle Ranch is approximately 168,900 hectares and comprises over…
Cricket Namibia Takes Roadshow To Kunene’s Rural Areas
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Ashburton Kwata Cricket Development Programme, under the auspices of Cricket Namibia, has directed its attention on earthing untapped talents from rural areas in Kunene North through the Ashburton Cricket program roadshow. They are en route to engaging…
There’s A Lot Of Potential, But We’re Excluded – Kavango East Business Community
By: Annakleta Haikera Chairperson of the Kavango East Business Community Geraldoh Illlarius says there’s a lot of potential and money for people from the two Kavango regions if given a chance to do local business, but that locals are excluded…
USAID and Trade Industry Showcase Successes in Namibia Windhoek
The Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the United States to Namibia Jessica Long and representatives of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), together with the Namibian Government, reflected on the past six years of the Southern…
Fuel Prices remain unchanged: Socio Economic Conundrum
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The minister of mines and energy has decided to maintain the prices of petroleum products at the existing levels. Therefore, the prices will remain at the existing levels as they were for the month of July…
Okahao hospital receives new health facilities
By: Lina Amutenya Health minister Kalumbi Shangula has opened a new health facility at Okahao state hospital, on Friday. The out-patient and casualty department was constructed at a cost of N$27 219 708.51, while the highly infectious disease facility was…
Battle For The Soul of Swakopmund
By: Lina Amutenya The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has successfully completed the printing of the final ballot papers for the Swakopmund constituency by-elections scheduled for 12 August 2022. The commission said that the printing of final ballot papers was…
Black Tax: Outdated or Creating Generational Wealth?
Mauriza Fredericks It is no secret that Namibians have been facing a lot of economic pressure in recent times. From rising fuel and food prices to increasing interest rates on mortgages and all other loans. It is clear to see…
Poverty, Covid-19, HIV/AIDS Have Disrupted Our Education System – Education Minister
By: Hilma Tukondjene Education minister Anna Nghipondoka says global challenges such as HIV/ AIDS and the Covid-19 pandemic have directly affected Namibia and its basic education system, leaving many children orphaned. She said this resulted in child-headed families, school dropouts…
Manhunt Launched For Rundu Wife-Killer
By: Annakleta Haikera The Namibian police in the Kavango East have launched a manhunt for Christian Kudumo, a Rundu resident suspected of killing his girlfriend, Andeline Augustinus. Augustinus’ body was discovered in the early morning hours of Tuesday at Sun…