Month: March 2021

President Hage Geingob has called on Namibians to take ownership of the future of the country, reminding citizens that to get to the country’s destination of a well-developed nation, every Namibian must play a role.

Local frontline workers, who were first to roll up their sleeves and get inoculated against Covid-19, have expressed delight to have been one of the first targeted populations to receive the much-anticipated jabs. 

Fisheries minister Albert Kawana says the latest decision to auction almost 16 164 metric tons of hake under the governmental objectives quota is enjoying the full
support of the fishing industry. 

To protect its border, Namibia has increased the presence of defence and security personnel along the border in the Zambezi region, international relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said last week.

The tragic death of Namibia Asset Management chief financial officer, Ulrich Eiseb, has been described as a great loss to the investment industry. 

Self-proclaimed prophet and founder of the House of Joy Ministries Jackson Babi was denied bail by the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

The gender equality ministry has dissolved the board of the National Disability Council of Namibia following widespread reports of infighting. 

As Namibia celebrates 31 years of independence this month, we reflect on the many achievements the country’s sporting fraternity has scored over the years. Despite the endless infights between its leaders, football remains the toast of Namibian sport, having become a regular participant in major continental competitions.

The inspector-general of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) has reminded Namibians to be patriotic citizens and to put extra effort into performing their civic responsibilities.

Over the last 31 years of independence, the Omusati region has benefitted immensely from the decentralisation programme implemented by central government, which is aimed at bringing services closer to people.