Vice President Lucia Witbooi will represent Namibia at the fourth Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria. According to a statement issued by the Presidency, Witbooi will attend the fair on behalf of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, following an invitation by Algerian president Abdelmajid Tebboune. The IATF2025, organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration...
Organisations strengthen relationships with the media when providing credible information and engaging regularly, New Era Chief Executive Officer Christof Maletsky said on Friday. Speaking in Windhoek at a media workshop organised by the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa), Maletsky said trust is the most important currency between companies and journalists. “Respect, transparency, and credibility...
Kaino Sheehama Former Ohangwena governor Usko Nghaamwa has pledged N$200 000 towards the upcoming Outjo Trade and Tourism Expo 2025, channelled through the Council’s Mayoral Fund. Nghaamwa, who is well known for his philanthropic work, made the pledge during a gala dinner held on Friday in Outjo. Staged under the theme “Promoting Outjo as an...
Matheus David Eight regions are set to benefit from the Chevron and Palms for Life agreement, which aims to eradicate poverty, combat malnutrition, and improve general health in Namibia. According to Beatrice Bienvenu, Chevron Namibia and West Africa Country Manager, the programme is projected to benefit 15 750 Namibians annually, of which 3 150 vulnerable...
Lahja Nashuuta Several community activists across Namibia have confirmed their intention to contest the upcoming regional and local authorities elections, citing public demand and the need for improved service delivery as their motivation. In Omaheke, social justice activist Veronia Kuzeeko-Mokaleng announced her decision to run under the banner of the Right to Shelter organisation. Kuzeeko-Mokaleng...
Iuze Mukube The Judicial Service Commission (JSC), in a significant step towards openness and accountability, last Friday publicly interviewed shortlisted candidates for the position of judge of the High Court. The oral interviews, conducted at the Supreme Court by a full bench of JSC members, saw three judicial candidates engage rigorously for the final spot....
Media organisations must fully comply with codes of ethics to protect democracy, human rights, and access to information, Media Ombudsman, Sadrag Panduleni Shihomeka has said. “Full compliance with the code of ethics and conduct by media and journalists is essential, because non-adherence can temper or infringe on the basic values of democracy, press freedom, human...
Hilma Nalupe Grootfontein was alive with the sound of engines this past weekend as the Namibia Motorsport Federation hosted a rally in memory of the late Jaco van Dyk, a prominent figure in the Motosport industry, who tragically passed away in a car accident near the town in late July. Van Dyk, who was based...
The Office of the Judiciary on Thursday announced the publication of new rules in Government Gazette No. 8719, governing the sale in execution of primary homes. According to a media statement issued by the Deputy Director of Public Relations Vikitoria Hango, these rules are designed to provide greater protection for homeowners and ensure a fair...
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security officially launched African Amnesty Month in Windhoek on Friday, urging citizens to voluntarily surrender illegal firearms, ammunition, and explosives. Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu, Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Joseph Shikongo, emphasised the importance...