Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, proudly announced the arrival of the continent’s first Airbus A350-1000. This significant milestone was celebrated in a grand ceremony that was attended by government officials, ambassadors, diplomats and esteemed representatives from Airbus and Thales. The aircraft landed at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, basking in a warm welcome,...
Titus Ndove, the executive director in the finance ministry, recently highlighted the critical need for Africa to enhance its trade dynamics, particularly through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). He was speaking during the opening of the 24th annual Trade Finance and Factoring Seminar in Windhoek on Tuesday. It is the first time that...
!AM Di – Residents of !AM Di, a remote village in the Tsumkwe constituency of the Otjozondjupa region, face a healthcare dilemma due to an acute shortage of ambulances. The lack of a reliable transport system to health centres has forced families into heart-wrenching situations, sometimes transporting sick relatives and family members themselves, or tragically...
Like the proverbial cat, Donald Trump has nine lives. From an avalanche of lawsuits, convictions, persecutions and even an attempt on his life on 13 July while addressing a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which killed one rallygoer and wounded two others, Trump triumphed. His win in Tuesday’s presidential election against vice-president Kamala Harris comes on...
Lahja Nashuuta President Nangolo Mbumba has invited representatives of the /Khomanin people to State House to hear their plight around a contentious land issue. Minister in the Presidency Christine /Hoebes sent out the invitation. Last week, the community staged a peaceful protest with the intention of handing over a petition to Mbumba, through //Hoebes. Unfortunately,...
WALVIS BAY – Henties Bay municipality acting CEO Ignasia Neis said the contract with RedForce debt management could have adverse implications on their ability to service costs and debt recovery. In her affidavit submitted Tuesday in the High Court of Namibia, she responded to an urgent application by RedForce. The application was filed last week. ...
Iuze Mukube A former police officer was sentenced to five years in prison for bribery and defeating the course of justice. Sackaria Kuutondokwa Kokule (52) appeared in the Windhoek Magistrates’ Court, where he was sentenced on Monday. Two years of his jail sentence were suspended on condition he does not commit a similar offence within...
KATIMA MULILO – The chief education officer, who was recently arrested for using a government vehicle to transport buffalo meat, was granted N$20 000 bail by a Katima Mulilo magistrate. Elvis Liwakala (46) made his first court appearance before magistrate Davy Kambinda this week, facing charges of poaching, possession and transporting game meat without a...
Lahja Nashuuta The United States government, through its 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report, has commended Namibia for its efforts to eliminate human trafficking. The report reveals that although Namibia does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, the government has demonstrated overall increasing efforts, compared with the previous reporting period. The...
The establishment of clinics is part of government’s drive to expand and improve access to healthcare services, and to demonstrate commitment to realising the goals of Universal Health Coverage, says health minister Kalumbi Shangula. The construction of health facilities such as the Malengalenga Clinic ensures that patients and clients do not walk long distances to...