President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia’s energy sector is closely linked to the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). The NDP6 focuses on economic diversification, value addition, job creation and sustainable management of resources. She stressed that value addition is crucial for the domestic economy because it is inextricably linked to job creation. “The value addition is...
Rudolf GaisebImagine arriving at a health facility with malaria and the treatment is no longer working. This is a possibility we may face if drug resistance continues to emerge.Meet Lydia Eloff, a postgraduate research fellow and PhD candidate in malaria genomics at the University of Namibia (Unam). She is passionate about expelling this possibility through...
Dalene Kooper LÜDERITZ – Regional councillor for the Engela constituency in the Ohangwena region, Immanuel Haixuxwa, on Monday led a two-day study visit to Lüderitz. This was part of efforts to draw lessons from the town’s waterfront development model ahead of a planned local expo later this year. Addressing officials during the visit, Haixuxwa said...
OKONGO – The Okongo Village Council has extended the deadline for the revocation of unoccupied plots with outstanding arrears of N$20 000 and above. This gives affected owners additional time to comply. The council announced that the deadline for compliance was moved from 1 April to 1 May 2026, following consultations with residents, property owners...
A recent three-day medical outreach programme has brought relief to hundreds of residents in the Outapi area. A total of 678 people received free medical services during the Omusati medical campaign, which concluded last Friday. The initiative targeted underserved communities, delivering essential healthcare directly to villages through outreach points set up at government schools and...
Auleria Wakudumo President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced plans to establish a building materials manufacturing facility in Otjiwarongo to significantly reduce construction costs and improve access to affordable housing. The president made the announcement while responding to questions from the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) lawmaker Vetaruhe Kandorozu, in Parliament during the State of the Nation Address....
Auleria Wakudumo Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening water security and reduce impacts of recurring floods and droughts through the harvesting and preservation of rain and flood water. This follows ongoing initiatives by the agriculture ministry in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister to implement sustainable water harvesting solutions across the country....
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has praised local clothing manufacturer Dinapama as a shining example of job creation and industrial growth. He called for urgent reforms and a shift in mindset to drive Namibia’s economic transformation. The President visited the Windhoek-based factory on Tuesday, where she toured operations and addressed more than 500 employees currently working at...
Auleria Wakudumo Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has rejected claims that public hospitals are introducing special units for government dignitaries. He said the government’s focus is on improving healthcare services for all Namibians. The Prime Minister was responding to concerns raised by Swanu lawmaker Evilastus Kaaronda. Kaaronda questioned the purpose of constructing special units within public...
Namibia has improved access to inclusive, equitable and quality education through the construction, expansion and upgrading of over 400 classrooms at various pre-primary and primary schools countrywide. During the 2025/26 period, government made significant strides in advancing the country’s education sector by expanding infrastructure, enhancing access to lower and higher education, and improving learning outcomes...