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KATIMA MULILO – A renewed crackdown on poaching in the Zambezi region is yielding results. Wildlife crime in the area is now under control, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) has confirmed. The assurance follows the recent arrest of a suspect at the Katima Mulilo checkpoint, who was found in possession of lion bones...
Namibia and Tanzania have agreed to work more closely on trade, farming and job-creation while also honouring their shared history from the fight for independence. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with president Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday in Tanzania to discuss how the two countries can move from strong political friendships to stronger economic cooperation. These details...
EENHANA – Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba has voiced deep concern over children not attending school, saying it is unacceptable. Speaking during the Nust graduation ceremony recently held in Eenhana, Pohamba shared his dismay over the situation, which he said is not justifiable under any circumstance. “It does not sit well with me when a child...
GOBABIS – Namibia is set to commemorate its inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day next week, honouring the victims of the 1904-1908 genocide.Government has officially proclaimed 28 May as the national day of remembrance. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology said a report was presented to the National Assembly, recommending 28 May, a date supported by...
Award-winning coach Henk Botha said it remains unclear whether sprint sensations Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi will feature at this year’s Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour Gold. It is scheduled for the end of this month at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi, Kenya. Botha was responding to queries regarding the participation of the two...
Namibia’s football team Brave Warriors will be looking to exorcise old demons when they lock horns with familiar foes at the 2025 Cosafa Cup, following Tuesday’s group stage draw in Mangaung, South Africa. The regional tournament is scheduled to take place from 4 to 15 June. Namibia has been drawn into Group B alongside Angola,...
The City of Windhoek’s Committee on the Provision of Basic Services, chaired by councillor Fransina Kahungu has recorded a mixed bag of significant progress and challenges in its service delivery agenda. Following a series of site visits and inspections conducted last week, the c0mmittee visited Babylon, Okatunda Y and B in Tobias Hainyeko constituency, Mix...
WALVIS BAY – Two Cabinet ministers and a delegation of senior officials have stepped in to intervene in a growing labour crisis affecting workers under the Government Employment Redress Programme (GERP). According to some fishermen, they have not received salaries for up to six months. More than 500 employees, during a recent meeting held in...
China has thrown its weight behind Swapo’s election manifesto implementation strategy, signalling not only strong political backing but also a resolute commitment to helping Namibia realise its bold goals. This support was ventilated by the Chinese ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping. He was addressing local journalists on a buffet of issues yesterday, ranging from bilateral...
SWAKOPMUND – The Swakopmund Municipal Council has tabled a N$711 million budget for the 2025/26 financial year, focusing on infrastructure development, staff recruitment and service delivery. Swakopmund is one of the best-run local authorities in the land, giving priority to housing and service delivery. Tabling the budget last week, chairperson of the management committee, councillor...