Category: National
N$10,000 For 16 Deaths Not Enough, Says Kavango East Councillor
By: Annakleta Haikera Rundu Rural Constituency Councillor Paulus Mbangu says it is a shame for government to only avail N$10,000 to the bereaved Shishugo family for food. The family lost 16 members tragically due to suspected food poisoning in…
‘Paymaster’ In Fishrot Saga Granted N$50,000 Bail
By: Laurencia Prinzonsky Fishrot accused Marén de Klerk, believed to be the paymaster in the corruption case was last week Friday granted bail of R50 000, with conditions, in the Paarl magistrate’s court. De Klerk must be back in…
Namibia To Commence Population, Housing Census In September
By: Mathias Hangala The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) on Thursday officially announced that the 2023 Population and Housing Census will be conducted from September 18 to November 3. NSA Statistician – General & CEO Alex Shimuafeni said that this national…
PG Imalwa Says Namibia is Waiting for Fugitive De Klerk
By: Justicia Shipena Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa, says ‘We are waiting for him’ regarding Fishrot accused fugitive lawyer Maren de Klerk, who was recently arrested in South Africa. The 55-year-old is wanted in Namibia for racketeering, fraud, corruption and money…
Cabinet Sides With Defaulters … Nampower defies directive
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The country’s highest decision-making body has instructed Nampower on Monday not to go further with its planned debt-collecting induced blackout. This directive was given to Nampower on Monday, 5 June, according to the Ministry of Finance and…
India -Namibia Centre of Excellence in Information and Technology to promote inclusive development
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The India-Namibia Centre of Excellence in Information and Technology will promote inclusive development, strength capacity, and building skills needed to reach the social economic objectives. This is the view of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International…
Not Enough Done To Alleviate Youth Unemployment – Kavango East Youth
Annakleta Haikera The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resources met with members of the public in Rundu on Wednesday, regarding parliamentarian Inna Hengari's motion on youth unemployment. During the proceedings, Eliud Mwaamenange from National African Student Association (NASA) said the…
Govt Has Six Months To Decide On Hyphen Equity Offer
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Counting from June 2023, the Namibian government has six months to weigh its options, find capital, and decide whether it will take up 24% equity in Hyphen Hydrogen Energy. The Cabinet approved a controversial N$192,1 billion deal with…
Namibian Government To Make N$252 million From Hyphen’s Green Hydrogen Land Lease
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibian government will receive €12 million (N$252 million) for land leased by Hyphen Hydrogen in the Tsau // Khaeb National Park for the green hydrogen project, Finance Minister Ipumbu Shiimi has said. Shiimi was clarifying issues…
Government’s Response To Same-Sex Marriage Decision: Legal Evaluation Underway
By:Justicia Shipena In response to the Supreme Court’s recent verdict on same-sex marriage recognition in Namibia, the government is conducting a legal examination of the constitutional ruling before choosing the proper course of action. Attorney General Festus Mbandeka revealed this…