President Mbumbab ge ǂoa ge wekheb di Denstaxtsēs ai ǁîb di 13 ǁkhâga ge !khōǂgā hâ i ǂgaeǂguis !harosa, ǁîs hoan xa a ǁgoaǂuixa!nâ ǁaeb Namibiab tsî ǁîb ǁanǂgāsaben !aromab ase ge !gara!ā. Mbumbab ge presidentsis !harosa ǁîb ai!gû-aob, Dr Hage Geingob di ǁōǂoas ǀkha ge ū!khuni. Geingob ge noxopab sîsenni !nâ hâse 4 !Khanǀgôab...
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Oshikoto records nearly 200 lumpy skin cases
OMUTHIYA – An outbreak of lumpy skin disease has resulted in 196 reported cases and 43 cattle deaths in the Oshikoto region since November last year. Chief Animal Health Technician at the State veterinary office in Oshikoto Lumeta Lomboleni told Nampa on Thursday that the disease was first detected on 8 November 2024 in the...
Farmers’ Kraal with Hanks Saisai – How to successfully venture into tomato production
Tomatoes are among the most popular crops cultivated across the globe. Maximising their potential requires farmers to understand the basics of growing them successfully and profitably. As the seasons transition from winter to spring, this presents conducive weather conditions for growing tomatoes. The starting point is for a farmer to understand that tomatoes have varying...
Opinion – Local content empowerment in oil, gas
Laimi Shigwedha The discovery and development of oil and gas resources in Namibia present a significant opportunity for economic transformation. However, for these benefits to be widely shared, local content policies must be prioritised and effectively implemented. As someone deeply involved in the offshore and oil and gas industry, I am passionate about ensuring that...
Erongo, Western Cape in strategic marriage …twinning to result in enhanced trade, investment opportunities
Rauna Kalola Erongo regional governor Neville Andre has announced the successful conclusion of negotiations for a twinning agreement with the Western Cape Province. This marks a new era of regional cooperation focused on economic growth and cultural exchange. Following a briefing meeting last week with Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape’s agriculture, economic development and tourism...
Air Namibia’s revival takes off
Lahja Nashuuta Reviving the now-defunct national carrier Air Namibia, restoring TransNamib’s profitability and rehabilitating the country’s roads infrastructure are high on new works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi’s agenda. At a time when officials and cronies have been accused of colluding to collapse State capacity to advance capital interests, the government has seemingly tightened the...
Speaker pushes patriotism over politics
Linea Dishena Namibia’s first-ever female National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has already set the tone for the 8th Parliament, saying it must prioritise Namibia above political or personal gains. Speaking at the induction and orientation seminar for Members of Parliament in thecapital on Monday. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila noted that the start of the eighth parliamentary term coincides...
‘Wounded’ PDM introspects
Isabel Bento SWAKOPMUND – Following last year’s dismal performance at the national polls, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) secretary general Manuel Ngaringombe has called for deep introspection and strategic renewal among party members. Ngaringombe made the remarks at the opening of the party’s week-long capacity-building workshop for regional coordinators and local authority leaders, which started at...
‘I didn’t plan to kill her’
Iuze Mukube Rodney Afrikaner, who is convicted of murdering his partner, is pleading for mercy and a lighter sentence from court. He has already spent six years in custody. The 44-year-old was convicted of murder with indirect intent late last month by Judge Claudia Claasen for fatally attacking his partner Patricia Hochobes (39) with a...
Namibia aims to reduce obesity
Rudolf Gaiseb Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia director Ben Schernick said reducing obesity in the country will decrease diseases and significantly lower costs for public health. Speaking at a media engagement last Thursday, the director of the non-profit organisation said by removing sugar from the Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption list, the government...