The City of Windhoek Disaster Risk Management team today conducted inspections in the Max Mutongolume informal settlement in the Moses Garoëb Constituency following recent heavy rains. Assessments found that many of the affected residents are living in riverbeds, where natural water flow occur, contributing to flooding. The municipality has cautioned residents against occupying land that...
At least 15 foreign crew members of the Venus fishing vessel (mainly Russians) belonging to Hodago, say they have been stuck on the vessel for several months. In a video currently circulating, the crew alleges that their passports have been confiscated by the company and are now appealing to the Russian Embassy for assistance. The...
Over the past five years, GDP has grown from N$190 billion to N$270 billion, with tax revenue rising from N$55 billion to N$76 billion, a compounded growth rate of 9%, sustaining a tax-to-GDP ratio of 30.5% and placing Namibia among Africa’s top three. Speaking at the State of the Nation Address today, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah...
Rudolf Gaiseb Several members of the National Assembly last week probed the budget for international relations and trade regarding how funds are allocated and utilised across Namibia’s foreign missions. Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani expressed worry over diplomats’ “double-dipping”. He said the diplomats at Namibia’s foreign missions receive luxurious government vehicles at their foreign...
OPUWO – Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called for urgent land delivery, increased investment and stronger collaboration between traditional and local authorities to unlock Opuwo’s economic potential. Ngurare said this in a speech delivered on his behalf during the 2026 Opuwo Annual Trade Fair fundraising gala dinner on Thursday. He stressed that land remains central...
Auleria Wakudum Agriculture continues to play a significant role in job creation in the Ohangwena region, with several local projects helping communities earn a living and reduce poverty. Ohangwena Regional Council chairperson and councillor of the Okongo constituency, Efraim Shipindo, said the region is experiencing increased employment through farming activities such as crop production and...
Auleria Wakudumo The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has been allocated a total budget of N$2 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year. The government has placed strong emphasis on housing delivery, formalisation of informal settlements and rural development programmes. The minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa said this in the 2026/27 budget...
Uakutura Kambaekua OUTJO – Members of Parliament have expressed their sorrow and condolences on the passing of Swapo member of Parliament and former Otjozondjupa governor James Unomasa Uerikua. Uerikua died in a car accident between Otjiwarongo and Okakarara on Friday. Uerikua died at the scene, while his 14-year-old son succumbed to injuries at the Otjiwarongo...
Eba Kandovazu The Supreme Court of Namibia last Thursday upheld a High Court order restraining the accused in the ‘Fishrot corruption saga’ from accessing forfeited assets. The forfeiture followed a 2020 application by Martha Imalwa, brought under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act in the High Court of Namibia, pending the outcome of the criminal...
Auleria Wakudumo The government has allocated a total of N$512 million to the Office of the Judiciary for the 2026/2027 financial year. Of this, N$497 million is directed towards operational expenditure and N$15 million is earmarked for development projects, including the construction oftwo magistrates courts. The minister of justice and labour relations, Fillemon Wise Immanuel,...