Category: National
CRAN Assessment Reveals Deep Internet Connectivity Gaps
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala A comprehensive site verification exercise across nine regions under the Universal Service Fund (USF) revealed a picture of little or no connectivity in these areas. The verification process targeted 25 institutions, comprising 23 schools and two clinics,…
Sinimbo Calls for Investment Drive in Kavango West
By: Annakleta Haikera Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo has called for the urgent establishment of a Regional Investment Committee (RIC) to unlock the region’s vast economic potential. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement meeting with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development…
Infrastructure, Learning Woes at Rundu School
By: Annakleta Haikera Ngcove Junior Primary School in Rundu, Kavango East Region, continues to face dire infrastructure and learning challenges more than five years after its establishment. The school accommodates over 412 learners, including more than 85 marginalised pupils from…
Poland and Spain Meat Imports Dominate Local Market
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Namibia has imported 51.8% of its chicken meat from Poland and 64.3% of its pork meat from Spain in the second quarter (April-June) of 2025. This is according to the second quarter statistics and analysis compiled by…
Parliamentary Committee Urges Crop Farmers to Diversify
By: Annakleta Haikera The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources advised farm managers and small-scale farmers in the Kavango East Region to reconsider their current crop strategies. The committee gave this recommendation after visiting various green schemes in the region….
Lüderitz Initiates Public-Private Dialogue
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The town of Lüderitz, in collaboration with GIZ Namibia, has launched a Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) platform aiming to combine resources and expertise in the domains of infrastructure development, service delivery, and economic growth. In his welcoming remarks,…
Namibia Records Over 4,000 Defamation Cases in 3 Years
By: Annakleta Haikera Namibia has recorded more than 4,835 cases of defamation of character in the past three years, Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force Joseph Shikongo revealed this week. Speaking at the launch of the Ethical Use of…
Unemployed Teachers Unsatisfied with Education Ministry’s Response
By: Loise Shiimi Unemployed qualified teachers are expressing their discontent with the Ministry of Education’s response to their request for the abolition of the interview process. This is after the Education Minister, Sanet Steenkamp, emphasised that the interview process is…
Green Schemes Production Slowed by Electricity Costs
By: Annakleta Haikera Government-operated green scheme projects in the Kavango regions are currently struggling with electricity expenses, threatening production and food security. This was revealed by various farm managers during a courtesy visit by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural…
Partner With Us On Our Terms – DPM
By: David Shoombe and Tulimevava Simeon The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Natangwe Ithete informed various investors that all partnerships ought to be done on the country’s terms. Speaking to the investors and industrial leaders…