The Namibian Presidency has strongly refuted claims circulating on social media platforms which allege that President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has ordered the deportation of over 500 American nationals. In a statement released yesterday, presidential press secretary Alfredo Hengari addressed the widespread misinformation, urging the public to exercise vigilance. He said the Presidency is deeply concerned about...
Once revered as the country’s premium beef-processing and marketing entity, the beleaguered Meat Corporation of Namibia is in a chokehold and facing a deepening crisis, industry experts opine. At full steam, Meatco is tasked with promoting and coordinating the interests of Namibian livestock producers and the beef sector. When viewed from either perspective, Meatco is...
SWAKOPMUND – Five security guards employed by the Big Five Security Services’ company in Swakopmund were served with retrenchment letters, days after seeking the labour ministry’s intervention. They wanted the ministry to compel their employer to enforce the new minimum wage for the security sector. Some earn as little as N$6.66 per hour. The guards...
Rudolf Gaiseb Landless People’s Movement Member of parliament Utaara Mootu has flagged potential corruption at the Roads Contractor Company (RCC). In the National Assembly yesterday, while putting questions to Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, she alleged that an unauthorised transaction amounting to N$4 million was made to four entities by the company’s interim CEO, Dasius Nelumbu....
One of the top priorities of the interim Boxing and Wrestling Control Board which was appointed last month is helping with input for Parliament to amend the outdated Boxing and Wrestling Control Act of 1980. This law still prevents women from competing in professional boxing. The interim board is chaired by Armas Shivute, with Anita...
Three Namibian horse- racing clubs are gearing up to showcase their best steeds at the highly-anticipated MA-SA derby, set to take place at the MA-SA Racing Park in Samedupi village near Maun in Botswana on Saturday. This is the second edition of the Easter holiday derby, which promises to become one of the most prestigious...
OSHIKANGO – The rising water levels of rivers dividing Angola and Namibia as well as floods have brought life to a halt in some parts in the north, but fuel smugglers remain unshaken in their resolve to continue. Sources revealed that Angolan nationals involved in smuggling fuel into Namibia risk their lives by crossing flooded...
B2Gold Namibia announced that it contributed a total of N$2.4 billion in direct taxes to the government in 2024. This represents 57% of its N$4.1 billion profit before tax. When combined with indirect taxes and corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending, the company’s total contribution to government reached 61% of its pre-tax profit. The mine last...
Iuze Mukube Judge Alfred Siboleka on Monday convicted four men on counts of murder, stock theft and defeating the course of justice. The charges relate to the murder of stock theft investigator Hiambepo ‘Major’ Kazeurua on 28 December 2012 in the Gobabis district. Stockley Kauejao, Matheu Kakururume, Muvare Kaporo and Afas Kamutjemo stood trial on...
Rudolf Gaiseb Namibia remains one of the driest countries in sub-Saharan Africa, with water scarcity affecting over 60% of the population. Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ruth Masake says adaptive and science-based solutions to climate challenges are just not necessary, but urgent. She spoke yesterday at the Southern Africa Science Service...