Category: National
Madison Metals Encouraged by High-Grade Uranium Assay Discoveries
By: Staff Writer Uranium exploration company Madison Metals has recently unveiled promising assay results, indicating an average uranium oxide (U3O8), also known as yellowcake, content of 2.78% at Trench 6 in the Erongo region. This discovery follows closely…
Public Warned Against Illegal Land Transactions
By: Ludorf Iyambo The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has warned the public regarding the alarming trend of illegal land transactions in the Oshana region. This comes after the Ministry’s Communal Land Board department in Oshana…
Potato Farm Training for Small-Scale Farmers as Country Battles Imports
By: Loise Shiimi With Namibia importing 65% of its potatoes from South Africa, valued at N$538 million annually, the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB), in collaboration with the National Association of Horticulture Producers (NAHOP), is conducting free training sessions…
Demand for Otjomuise Plots Surges … but outlook for construction sector remains gloomy
By: Staff Writter Otjomuise has emerged as a hotspot for construction activity, recording the highest value of approved house plans by the City of Windhoek for January 2024, totaling N$18.2 million. Financial analysts at Simonis Storm Securities attribute…
Geingos Urges Namibians to Arrange Wills
By: Justicia Shipena Former First Lady Monica Geingos has urged Namibians to be proactive and organise their wills as death can come unexpectedly. She was speaking during the national memorial service of her late husband President Hage Geingob. She emphasised…
World Leaders Bid Farewell to Statesman Geingob
By: Justicia Shipena Numerous global leaders gathered at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek over the weekend to pay their final respects and bid farewell to departed Namibian President Hage Geingob before he was buried on Sunday at Heroes…
Late President Geingob Laid to Rest … former Presidents urge nation to emulate Geingob
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus President Hage Geingob, who passed away after a brief battle with cancer, was laid to rest at Heroes Acre on Sunday. The funeral drew thousands of mourners, including 25 heads of state and former presidents….
‘Time for Genocide Apology’ – German President
By: Justicia Shipena German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has expressed remorse for the atrocities committed by Germany during its colonial rule in Namibia between 1904 and 1908. Steinmeier conveyed his regret while delivering a final tribute to Namibia’s late…
Ministry Probes Alleged Overpriced School Furniture
By: Dolly Menas Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, has launched an investigation into the procurement process of the alleged overpriced furniture for the Himarwa Ithete Secondary School in the Kavango West region. The decision follows…
Analysts Urge Responsible Spending Ahead of Election Year
By: Dolly Menas As Namibia gears up for the upcoming general elections scheduled for November, experts are advocating for prudent government spending, particularly in critical sectors like education and healthcare. Speaking at a pre-budget public discussion on Tuesday,…