Lahja Nashuuta The Namibian government has allocated N$12.8 billion for development programmes and projects in the 2025/2026 financial year, part of the total N$106.3 billion national budget. Finance minister Ericah Shafudah confirmed that this allocation is a crucial step in advancing the country’s long-term growth and development goals. The overall development budget for the 2024/2025-2026/2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) period...
World economies brace for Trump tariffs deadline
WASHINGTON – US trading partners scrambled yesterday to prepare for the latest raft of Donald Trump tariffs. The US president left unclear who would be targeted by the tariffs but promised to be “very kind” in addressing what he describes as unfair trade imbalances. Trump, who has made unprecedented use of presidential powers since taking office in January, stated he...
Daniel promises new investments for tourism
Newly-appointed Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Indileni Daniel said she will prioritise new investments in the tourism sector to ensure industry diversification and sustainability. Daniel made these remarks during her first address to the ministry’s staff here on Monday, where she also announced that a Spatial Tourism Master Plan will be developed by 30 June 2025. “Tourism is a...
E-visas generate N$19m in 30 days
Lahja Nashuuta The immigration ministry’s newly-implemented e-visa programme has generated N$19 million in just one month. Namibia officially launched its online visa application system on 3 March. The new system allows travellers from 33 countries to apply for visas prior to arrival. The programme was hailed for significantly reducing wait times and alleviating congestion at border points. This initiative aims...
Opinion – Child Online Safety: What parents can do
In modern times, wanting a moment with a baby as young as two years old, they would instantly reach out for your phone instead of a smooch or a peekaboo. Many parents would find it amusing and fascinating that their kids are glued on their online devices watching “Baby Shark” or “Cocomelon. “ These are undoubtedly great online shows that...
Opinion – Decolonising Namibia’s mining industry
Namibia is a country blessed with abundant natural resources gold, lithium, uranium, diamonds and more. These treasures lie beneath our soil, waiting to be harnessed for the benefit of all Namibians. Yet, the question remains: Are we truly reaping the benefits of our wealth? Or are we allowing foreign investors and outdated policies to dictate the fate of our resources?...
Namibia stands its ground on visa regime …as more countries come to the party
Namibia will soon clear the status of about 10 countries which were previously placed on thelist of countries whose citizens required visas to enter Namibia. Government recently declared that Namibia will roll out similar visa requirements on citizens from countries that subject Namibians to stringent visa requirements before allowing entry into such countries. A total of 33 countries were listed....
Walvis councillors clash over globetrotting … trip to cost residents over N$200 000
WALVIS BAY – A trip to an international ocean conference has become a bone of contention among Walvis Bay councillors, with some calling it a waste of resources, while others insist it is a crucial opportunity for learning and exposure. Walvis Bay councillors could not reach consensus over a scheduled trip to attend the 3rd United Nations Oceans Conference from...
‘Killer’ mom maintains sanity
Iuze Mukube Vapeni Lucia Boois, a former police officer accused of killing her one-year-old infant, vehemently denied being mentally disturbed before Judge Philanda Christiaan on Monday. She was contesting the psychiatric evaluation report presented to the court by senior psychiatrist Hilen Ndjaba. The findings reached in the psychiatric report are that Boois is fit to stand trial and can be...
Slain farmer’s killer gets 25 years
Iuze Mukube Judge Philanda Christiaan yesterday imposed a 25-year prison sentence to a 29-year-old man, accused of the murder of his employer in 2022. Rodney Hoxobeb is convicted on the counts of murder, robbery, reckless driving, driving without a driver’s licence and driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The charges are in relation to the brutal killing of his...