WASHINGTON – Donald Trump yesterday said it was “extremely hard” to reach a deal with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, but the European Union (eu) touted progress in its own trade talks with Washington even though the United States (US) president doubled global metal tariffs. Trump’s latest trade moves came as ministers from Organisation for Economic...
Auleria Wakudumo OSHAKATI – Unemployed qualified teachers from the Oshana region took to the streets of Oshakati on Tuesday to register their frustrations. They said their qualifications are collecting dust, with the graduates facing dire economic circumstances. The protesters in Oshakati demanded immediate action from the education ministry, particularly to reform the recruitment process. The...
Lahja Nashuuta Pharmaceutical giant Fabupharm has been ordered to recall all oral liquid products and suspend manufacturing on the affected production line. The order, which is effective immediately, will stand until Fabupharm fully complies with pharmaceutical safety standards. The move by the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) on Monday is aimed at protecting the public. ...
OSHAKATI – Namibia is looking to Russia for support in achieving technological independence, according to Audrin Mathe, executive director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology. This was a central point of discussion during an expert roundtable hosted by the Sputnik News Agency and Radio in Russia a week ago in anticipation of Africa...
City of Windhoek and PowerCom on Tuesday signed an agreement, marking a partnership on transforming Windhoek into a smart, inclusive and sustainable city by 2027. Speaking at the ceremony, City mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja highlighted the significance of the agreement and the valuable contribution PowerCom is expected to make. “PowerCom’s involvement in community initiatives, such as...
Auleria Wakudumo Academic Irja Nelago Indongo has been appointed as executive director of the Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL). Her appointment is effective on 1 June 2025. A media statement from SASSCAL on Tuesday indicated that Indongo will lead the organisation from the SASSCAL Regional Secretariat in...
George Sanzila VICTORIA FALLS – The Parliament of Namibia is on the verge of enacting important legislation to ensure the effective use and management of artificial intelligence (AI). The legislature recognises the significant role AI plays in strengthening democratic governance and modernising legislative processes. These were the remarks of the Speaker of the National Assembly...
GOBABIS – Head coach of Omaheke’s Debmarine Premier League outfit, Young African FC, Maleagi Ngarizemo, said the team’s securing of second position in the league did not come on a silver platter. Ngarizemo’s remarks came after African Stars were crowned Premier League champions for the 2024/25 season on Sunday, following their draw against Mighty Gunners...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – The Khomas Turf Club (KTC), one of Namibia’s promising horseracing entities, has set out an ambitious roadmap to strengthen its footprint in the local and regional horseracing scene. Founded in 2019 by George Mouton and his family, the club has since evolved from humble beginnings into a structured, vision-driven organisation under...
Auleria Wakudumo Oshakati – Ongudu yovahongi vehe na oilonga ve dule pe100 moshitukulwa shaShana oya tula mo omunyanyo wopambili tava pula opo epangelo li va pe oilonga. Ovahongi ava ova pula yoo ouministeli opo u kufe po omapulapulo ngee taku kutwa ovahongi. “Otu wete omukalo ou wa puka notau imbi vahapu va mone oilonga. Ohatu...