Category: National
Govt ‘Still’ Consulting On Rent Control Bill, Says Uutoni
By: Josefina Lukas Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni says the government is consulting a wide range of experts to improve the Rent Control Bill which is expected to be introduced in parliament. Uutoni was responding…
Namibia’s Position on Israel-Palestine Conflict Unlikely to Affect US Relations
By: Justicia Shipena NAMIBIA’S stance in the conflict between Palestine and Israel is unlikely to have any significant impact on its relationship with the United States of America (USA), according to international relations scholar Marius Kudumo. Following the…
Govt Plans to Secure N$2,6 Billion in Borrowings This Week
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus THE government’s treasury has issued a market notice seeking to secure N$2,6 billion in borrowings this week. These funds will not only help bridge the budgetary gap for the 2023/24 fiscal year but also prepare…
Police Suggest More Arrests Likely in Investment Scheme
By: Josefina Lukas THE Namibian police have hinted at the possibility of additional arrests related to an alleged international crypto currency scam that led to the arrest of over 50 Namibians last week. In a sting operation led by…
Rundu Artists Call for Increased Budget at Trade Fair
By:Annakleta Haikera RUNDU-based artists are advocating for fair compensation from the organizers of the upcoming Rundu Trade Fair, citing persistent financial challenges. The sixth edition of the trade fair, themed “Innovation and Investment – Paving the way for Rundu’s revived…
About N$10m needed to repair Ella Du Plessis … as principal calls for counselling support for traumatised pupils
By: Brandon Shilongo The Principal of Ella Du Plessis Secondary School, Jakavaza Kavari, has stated that the school requires an estimated N$5 to N$10 million for the restoration of a hostel block that was destroyed by a fire on…
NABTA Considers Taxi Fare Increase
By: Brandon Shilongo THE Bus and Taxi Association of Namibia (NABTA) is contemplating a call for an increase in bus and taxi fares in the wake of the recent surge in petrol prices. On Wednesday, fuel prices experienced a sharp…
Residents To Drag Geingob Into Dispute Over Debt Collector
By: Josefina Lukas Some residents in Katutura want President Hage Geingob to intervene in a standoff between them and the Windhoek Municipality over a debt collector they claim was a burden on their financial well-being. The municipality recently appointed RedForce…
Lack Of Investments In Education Hinders Growth – Kavihuha
By: Flora Katutiramambo and Lavinia Shawapala LACK of investments in the education sector in Namibia is one of the factors preventing teaching to evolve into a profession that attracts investments and opportunities for teacher development and expansion. This is according…
Rural Areas Are Zones Of Economic Misery – !Gawaxab
By: Justicia Shipena BANK of Namibia Governor Johannes !Gawaxab believes rural communities in the country are facing economic distress because they seem to be neglected “and have become zones of economic misery”. He emphasised the need to revitalise these areas…