Category: National
Namra fires blanks at Quinton van Rooyen … fumes against allegations of seeking to ruin Trustco
Megameno Shinana The Namibia Revenue Agency (NAmRA), has fumed at a report in which it has been accused of seeking to bring down Quinton van Rooyen’s Trustco, but rather held back on responding to the report fully saying the matter…
Education Minister Stresses Importance of Stakeholder Collaboration
By:Dolly Menas Education, arts and culture minister, Anna Nghipondoka, has said that parents are an important stakeholder in the education of their children and for the enhancement of education in Namibia, as they play a critical role in providing a…
Councillor Challenges Game Lodges to Plough Back into Communities
By:Uakutura Kambaekua Johannes Antsino, Outjo constituency councillor has challenged private game reserves and park owners to extend their social responsibility to more than just employing locals as cleaners, cooks, barmen and waiters, but also assist the regional leadership in addressing…
SDG Namibia One Blended Financing and Investment Platform launched
By:Staff Writer The Government Republic of Namibia today launched the SDG Namibia One, a new investment platform that will convene and coordinate activities related to the transition to, and exploitation of, green hydrogen industry in Namibia. The use of green…
Schlettwein Warns of Dashed Hopes Without Water Supply
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Socio-economic development, food security, and the massive potential of agriculture that are preached every day will not be achieved if the country does not guarantee water security. This is the warning of the minister of agriculture, water and…
Haihambo urges GRN to accelerate industrialization agenda
Hertha Ekandjo Trade and industrialisation ministry’s executive director, Shikongo Haihambo, said that for Namibia to take full advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFCFTA), it needs to accelerate its industrialisation agenda and diversify its export basket. Haihambo said…
Racism, tribalism and bigotry are home-taught
By:Uakutura Kambaekua A racist child doesn’t become racist at school, or at the playground while playing with other kids, but in the household that practices it, similarly, tribalism is learnt from home. These were the sentiments of the deputy minister…
Rundu’s Premier Trade Fair Returns After Two-Year Break Due to COVID-19
By:Annakleta Haikera Works and transport minister, John Mutorwa, says Rundu is among the fastest developing and growing border towns in Namibia. He said this at the official opening of the 2022 Rundu Annual Trade Fairlast week. “The Kavango River, emanating…
Health ministry hires 1 392 employees …Offered 251 internships to bulk up on future talent
By:Justicia Shipena The government’s accountability report for 2021/22 states that the health ministry has offered 251 internships to medical and health-related graduates. Of these, 188 were from medicine, 28 from dentistry, 33 from pharmacy, and two from clinical psychology. The…
Fuel levy grows by paltry 80 cents over 22 years
By:Justicia Shipena The Road Fund Administration (RFA) has revealed that its fuel levy per liter of petrol and diesel grew over the years from only 68 cents in 2000 to 148 cents in 2022. RFA’s chief executive officer, Ali Ipinge,…