Rudolf Gaiseb Despite political parties insisting the Electoral Commission of Namibia should not be allowed to handpick a printer for the upcoming elections, the commission yesterday announced the cancellation of the open international bidding process. The chief electoral and referenda officer, Peter Shaama, stated that the commission deems this to be in the best interest...
Linea Dishena United Kingdom High Commissioner to Namibia Charles Moore sympathises with Namibians who are genuinely affected by his government’s decision to impose visa requirements. In an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, he said the UK government’s decision in 2023 to withdraw visa exemptions for Namibians has impacted genuine travellers, as it has become more...
Auleria Wakudumo A 50-year-old mentally challenged woman was allegedly raped on Friday by a man who is known to her. The incident happened around 03h00 in Okoutjove, in the Otjombinde area. Namibian Police Force spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi said the victim’s son found the alleged suspect sleeping next to the victim after the alleged rape. It...
OTJIWARONGO – Truck drivers employed by Ekundi Farming and Transport at Otjiwarongo on Monday embarked on a strike, demanding a salary increase of 6% and a food allowance. Shop steward Hendrick Haufiku in an interview on Monday said the strike is guided by the Namibia Revolutionary Transport Union (NARETU), and seven of the nine truck...
President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday expressed Namibia’s appreciation for the Federal Government of Germany for convening the Hamburg Sustainability Conference. Speaking from Germany, through presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari, Mbumba explained the significance of the event, calling Hamburg “a city with a long history of serving as a bridge between cultures and economies.” Mbumba described the conference...
Rudolf Gaiseb Money was stolen from a First National Bank (FNB) client when her account was allegedly hacked into last week. Petronella Wilson (29) lost over N$8 292 in the alleged fraud. “On Wednesday, I went to Clicks to purchase a N$1 000 air fryer. I then went to PEP, and bought shoes worth N$140....
Omaheke region’s acting director of education Eliakim Kavari said for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality and relevant learning in Namibia, the basic education curriculum is reviewed regularly. He said this is to cater for new developments brought about by new discoveries and the resulting demand for new knowledge and skills. He made the remarks...
On Saturday, President Nangolo Mbumba joined the global community in celebrating World Teachers’ Day, emphasising the vital role of educators in shaping the nation’s future. In a press release issued on 5 October, marking the annual World Teachers’ Day, the President, himself a former teacher, stressed the importance of valuing and respecting teachers’ voices. He...
Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology Modestus Amutse, made the following announcements on 3 October regarding the latest Cabinet decisions: Submission of bilateral cooperation engagements held in London, England, from 17 to 19 July 2024: Submitted by the Minister of Industrialisation and Trade. Cabinet took note of the bilateral cooperation engagements held in London,...
KETMANSHOOP— //Kharas governor Aletha Frederick has praised the recent readathon held in the region as a testament to the education fraternity’s collective commitment to fostering a culture of reading and writing among pupils. This was her view when she delivered the keynote address during a readathon held under the theme: ‘Read Namibia: Discovering the Strength...