Loide Jason Victoria Immanuel The recent fire at the Shoprite storeroom in Outapi took seven hours to extinguish due to a shortage of qualified firefighters within the town council. This is despite the fact that Outapi is the biggest town in the Omusati, where rapid development is clear to the naked eye. The fire, which...
President Nangolo Mbumba has said Namibia is positioning itself as a global leader in the green hydrogen industry. He was speaking at the high-level business breakfast with the Berlin Chamber of Commerce and Industry yesterday. He emphasised the country’s commitment to promoting trade, investment and sustainable development. Mbumba said Namibia is endowed with immense renewable...
A reinvigorated United Democratic Front is preparing to launch its manifesto this weekend in Otjiwarongo. The main event is on Saturday. Party leader Hendrik Gaobaeb is expected to address the crowd. Party secretary for information Mabasen Narib said the manifesto will reflect UDF’s commitment to Namibian citizens’ social and economic development. “The UDF party has been...
President Nangolo Mbumba wants the marathon talks on genocide between Germany and Namibia concluded while ensuring that all outstanding concerns are addressed. Mbumba made these remarks during a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the sidelines of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, where both leaders held bilateral talks. Through presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari, Mbumba conveyed...
OTJINUNGUA – While isolated communities in Kunene region struggle to feed themselves due to the worst drought in 100 years, drought relief food is allowed to rot in warehouses. According to the affected communities, this flies in the face of the government’s efforts to mitigate threats of malnutrition and hunger exacerbated by climate change. The...
The government has decided to revive and expedite the completion of the long-stalled Mass Housing Development Programme, focusing on three key sites: Windhoek, Swakopmund and Opuwo. In Windhoek, the government has allocated N$90 million to complete 362 housing units, which have remained unfinished since 2017 due to legal challenges. In Swakopmund, the government is in...
President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday expressed Namibia’s appreciation for the Federal Government of Germany for convening the Hamburg Sustainability Conference. Speaking from Germany, through presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari, Mbumba explained the significance of the event, calling Hamburg “a city with a long history of serving as a bridge between cultures and economies.” Mbumba described the conference...
On Saturday, President Nangolo Mbumba joined the global community in celebrating World Teachers’ Day, emphasising the vital role of educators in shaping the nation’s future. In a press release issued on 5 October, marking the annual World Teachers’ Day, the President, himself a former teacher, stressed the importance of valuing and respecting teachers’ voices. He...
In a vibrant splash of youthful energy, teachers in the Etoto West cluster hosted a colourful tournament for learners in grades 4 to 7 and are now appealing to companies and individuals to assist them by supporting rural sports development. The tournament, involving four schools, brought excitement to the dusty football fields last Saturday and...
As Namibia heads into its 2024 Presidential and National Assembly alections, the housing crisis looms as one of the most pressing issues, with over300 000 units needed to address the backlog. Political parties have placed significant emphasis on this issue in their manifestos, outlining various strategies to tackle the issue. But how realistic are these...