Andreas Thomas President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday announced that there will be only one Cabinet session held every Tuesday at State House. Speaking at the opening of the first Cabinet session following the announcement of the trimmed-down Cabinet on Saturday, Nandi-Ndaitwah stated that the single Cabinet meeting would ensure timely decision-making and that members would...
SWAKOPMUND – A political storm is brewing at the Erongo Regional Council, as Arandis constituency councillor Benitha Imbamba is fighting to keep her seat as chairperson. This follows a vote of no confidence motion that was tabled against her. The motion, tabled by Walvis Bay Urban constituency councillor Deriou Benson, seeks her removal, citing poor...
ONETHINDI – Seventy-six households in the Olukonda constituency of the Oshikoto region have been impacted by recent flooding. Olukonda constituency councillor Philemon Ndjambula told Nampa on Monday that he received numerous complaints and requests for intervention regarding the severe flooding. “I received concerns on Saturday while I was away with work. I have forwarded these...
KATIMA MULILO – The Zambezi region is beaming with pride and celebration as the country welcomes its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Here in Zambezi, this landmark achievement is more than just a political victory – it is a testament to the resilience, empowerment and leadership of Namibian women. From regional leaders to entrepreneurs and...
Rudolf Gaiseb In collaboration with GIZ, Namibia is working towards the transition to environmentally- friendly refrigerants. As part of this, the former Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade on Monday handed over new refrigeration as well as air-conditioning tools and equipment to the Windhoek Vocational Training Centre (VTC). Through its National Ozone Unit and the partnership...
Rudolf Gaiseb Namibia Development Trust (NDT) director Ronny Dempers urged non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to adopt innovative practices to survive the financial challenges. “It is only when we are innovative enough that we will be able to sustain ourselves, provide for ourselves, and adequately respond to the development challenges and opportunities that come our way,” he...
Newly-elected members of Parliament (MPs) in Namibia have started their leadership journey with an induction and orientation seminar aimed at preparing them for their roles in the 8th Parliament. The seminar that started on Monday focuses on fostering effective and meaningful democracy. The event serves as an essential platform for MPs to understand their roles,...
ONDANGWA – Electricity Control Board (ECB) CEO Robert Kahimise has urged the public to avoid using unregistered electricity contractors to prevent potentially fatal accidents. He made the plea during a media conference in Ondangwa on Tuesday, where he said possessing electrical skills does not automatically qualify someone to perform electrical installations. His warning follows the...
JERUSALEM – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday warned Hamas that Israel would seize territory in Gaza if the militants refused to release hostages still held in the Palestinian territory. Israel resumed intense air strikes across the densely-populated Palestinian territory last week, followed by ground operations, shattering the relative calm of a January ceasefire with Hamas....
SANAA – Huthi media said 19 strikes hit rebel-held parts of Yemen, mostly Saada, blaming the United States, with the group later announcing they targeted a US warship and Israel. Al-Masirah TV reported that “the US aggression launched 17 raids on the Saada governorate during the night”, and earlier said two raids hit Amran.The Iran-backed...