NAMITVEST Investment Holdings paid its first dividend to beneficiaries on 29 November 2024, marking a significant step in its mission to empower members and former members of the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) and their dependents through financial growth and generational wealth-creation. This milestone reflects NAMITVEST’s commitment to uplifting former and current MUN members, and...
EPUPA – Residents of the Epupa constituency in the Kunene region had high hopes of accessing improved healthcare services, including maternal care, after the government had prioritised the construction of the Epupa Health Centre. However, the residents’ hope of getting access to improved healthcare is now in jeopardy due to possible delays to the construction...
Iuze Mukube Acting Judge Moses Chinhengo is adamant that the plea-taking stage in the Fishrot scandal must proceed until completion, despite a special plea lodged by accused Sacky Shanghala. Judge Chinhengo rejected Shanghala’s contention that the court does not have jurisdiction to hear the case and, therefore, sees no reason why the proceedings should be...
President Nangolo Mbumba and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame said they have been working with China in a partnership which seeks to optimise benefits for their people. Mbumba noted that China has increasingly played an important and influential role in the global economy and development of African countries. Mbumba said the impact that Chinese investments...
President Nangolo Mbumba has pledged to deepen Namibia’s friendship and cooperation with Ghana under the leadership of John Dramani Mahama. In his congratulatory message to Mahama, Mbumba applauded the president-elect and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party following their victory in Ghana’s general elections on 7 December. The win marks Mahama’s return to the presidency,...
AMINUIS – The Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA)’s Aminuis senior traditional counsellor Bethold Tjiundje has praised the late President Hage Geingob for his vision and work he did at Chief Hosea Kutako’s homestead. Geingob was the mastermind behind the newly-inaugurated Chief Hosea Kutako Memorial Museum and Homestead Shrine at Toasis village in the Omaheke region’s Aminuis...
Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta says trophy-hunting is vital for conservation, sustainable development and ecosystem preservation, not only in Namibia, but also throughout southern Africa. “When properly managed and regulated, trophy-hunting provides vital economic incentives that empower local communities and private landowners to become active stewards of their natural resources,” he said....
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has invested N$533 million in fibre deployment over the past five years, a move aimed at enhancing connectivity and supporting the growing demands of various sectors. As the company prepares for an anticipated expansion in the energy sector next year, it acknowledges that this is a much-needed intervention. Also, in its...
Auleria Wakudumo The Oshana police will officially launch their festive season operation next week at various regional roadblocks. Oshana regional commander, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria made these remarks during a parade at the police regional headquarters in Oshakati. He said these operations have already commenced, but the official launch will take place next week Monday,...
Having a sickly infant and not knowing what the problem is, is the most daunting thing a parent can go through. Not having the ability to afford healthcare is an even bigger problem, according to Sophie (not her real name). The mother of a one-year-old is one of the beneficiaries of the food support by...