Rudolf Gaiseb LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Africa’s research and development (R&D) financial investment averages 0.5%, which has negatively affected the continent’s biosciences sector. The latest data, as illustrated by the former Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism in Tanzania, Jummane Maghembe, highlights countries such as Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, Angola and even Tanzania, which have a low...
KATIMA MULILO – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday commended the expansion of road infrastructure in the Zambezi region, describing it as a clear demonstration of Namibia’s progress since independence.Speaking at the Heroes’ Day commemoration at the Katima Mulilo Sports Stadium, she said the construction of tarred roads linking Katima Mulilo to neighbouring countries was an...
Lahja Nashuuta Residents of Omitara are calling for the reintroduction of the Basic Income Grant (BIG) to rescue their community from worsening poverty, unemployment and social decay. They argue that since the BIG pilot project ended more than a decade ago, life in the settlement has deteriorated, with young people increasingly turning to alcohol and...
RUNDU – Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has called on the leadership of the Kavango East region to provide land for network operators to support the expansion of telecommunications infrastructure. Speaking on Monday during a meeting with regional leaders focused on ICT development, Theofelus emphasised that a lack of accessible land is...
Auleria Wakudumo ONGWEDIVA – Omaulikilo oipindi aNgwediva oo a tameka Etitano otaa ende nawa. Omaulikilo oipindi ohaa hanganifa ovanhu okudja keenhele da yooloka moshilongo osho yo kondje yoshilongo. Kakele koipindi, omaulikilo oipindi ohaa ulike nokuhanganifa omifyuululwakalo da yooloka nokukufa ombinga momalihafifo a yooloka. Okudja nghene ya tameka, onhele oya pakela ovatalelipo okudja kombinga oyo hai...
Auleria Wakudumo ONGWEDIVA – The Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has officially launched 5G in Namibia, becoming the first network operator to introduce the next generation technology in the country. While unveiling the service at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, MTC moved to allay public concerns by assuring that 5G is safe and scientifically tested, addressing...
WASHINGTON – US tariffs of 50% took effect yesterday on many Indian products, doubling an existing duty as president Donald Trump sought to punish New Delhi for buying Russian oil. India has criticised the levies as “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable”, with its export body calling on yesterday for government intervention to assuage fears of heavy...
Auleria Wakudumo Minista wounamapya nounaimuna, eeshi, omeva nomatalululo omadu Inge Zaamwani pamwe nomupedu waye Ruthy Masake ova talela po eeproyeka depangelo doikulya da yooloka moshitukulwa shaZambezi. Minista okwa holola kutya etalelepo laye ola nuninwa okuyandja ekwafo keeproyeka odo da totwa onhomenawina kepangelo moshitukulwa shaZambezi nokutala nghene tadi shi endifa. Eeproyeka da talelwa po ongaashi oLiselo...
Auleria Wakudumo Ehangano loMobile Telecommunications hano MTC onghene tali twikile okukunghilila oshiwana shi kale oupafi noshi lungamene oulingilingi oo wa duva, unene tuu oulingilingi woshimaliwa hau ningwa melongifo ledina la-MTC. Omupopiliko wa-MTC John Ekongo okwa denga omufindo kutya MTC oku na ashike onomola imwe oyo hai dengele oshiwana ngeenge va vena sha ile tava pulwa...
Mulisa Simiyasa KONGOLA – Located about 121 kilometres south of Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi region, the site of the former Kamenga military base stands as a powerful reminder of Namibia’s liberation struggle.Once a South African Defence Force installation, Kamenga was a key battleground in the eastern and southern Zambezi, witnessing fierce clashes between the...