Rudolf Gaiseb The highly anticipated International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition kicked off today in Windhoek, featuring more than 40 experts from around the world as keynote speakers. The conference, which started this morning, is being held under the theme “Securing Namibia’s Digital Future: Collaboration, Innovation, and Capacity Building.” In a recent interview, the conference chairperson,...
Menette Hiyavali Government efforts to complete the electrification of all schools in the Mukwe Constituency are at an advanced stage. Chairperson of the Kavango East Regional Council and councillor for Mukwe Constituency Damian Maghambayi confirmed that all schools in the constituency are now connected to electricity, with work on the final three schools nearing completion. ...
Andreas Thomas Public service commissions are important institutions, with civil servants playing a crucial role in delivering essential services. These were the remarks of Kaire Mbuende, director general of the National Planning Commission, on Monday. Speaking at the opening of the three-day Southern African Development Community Public Service Commissions (PSCs) Forum, he said civil servants...
Lahja Nashuuta The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has suspended its acting CEO Patrick Liebenberg. This is pending an investigation into the disappearance of 400 head of cattle, valued at approximately N$7 million. Meatco has been under mounting pressure from employees and the public to account for the loss of the animals, strengthen internal controls...
Iuze Mukube Businessman Peter Elindi yesterday debunked the State’s stance on his alleged involvement in fraudulent transactions with Namcor through Enercon Namibia. He expressed bewilderment over how he ended up facing fraud charges when his former company, Enercon, of which he is no longer the owner since 2023, was engaged in a business relationship with...
Lahja Nashuuta The Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) presidential candidate, Mike Kavekotora, has criticised the Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Fillemon Wise Immanuel, accusing him of overstepping his mandate by interfering in the internal operations of private institutions. Kavekotora’s remarks come in response to media reports alleging that the minister instructed the management...
Moses Magadza The SADC continues to grapple with the impact of unsafe abortions, particularly among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), despite progress in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Regional advocates are now rallying for the adoption of a SADC Model Law on Safe Abortion. They argue that harmonised, rights-based legal frameworks are...
Nancy Muniaro Residents of Farm Julianne, situated in the Grootfontein constituency, were overjoyed after the health ministry on Tuesday allocated a vehicle to the farm and the surrounding areas. The vehicle will assist the community in transporting sick patients to the nearest health centres and for outreach programmes. This came after the members of the...
Mulisa Simiyasa GROOTFONTEIN – The British tourist detained at Maroelaboom Police Station is seeking release on bail of N$50 000. He was arrested over the alleged Tsumkwe West nude photographs of San children at the Grashoek Living Museum in May this year. Douglas Robert Brooks (65) has been in custody since May. He informed the...
Farmers in Namibia face numerous challenges, including climate change. This is evident in the form of erratic rainfall, recurring droughts and crop and livestock losses. These have continuously led to financial losses for farmers across the country. As we navigate through the early days of 2024, farmers are encouraged to create resolutions that can transform their farming...