Matheus David The City of Windhoek has reminded residents and visitors that it is legally forbidden to smoke in public areas. The spokesperson, Nevia Kwenani, stated that the prohibition includes all forms of smoking, such as covers, pipes, cigars, cigarettes and vaping. “A 2m distance away from public places, for smokers to smoke, must be...
Auleria Wakudumo The Ministry of Health and Social Services received a donation of hospital beds from the Sovereign Military Order of Malta last week. The donation, which includes 57 hospital ward beds and 15 orthopaedic beds, is valued at approximately N$1.5 million. The beds are expected to significantly enhance the comfort and recovery of patients,...
Ovaherero and Nama descendants of victims of the 1904/08 genocide have welcomed the ceasing of all tourism activities at Shark Island. This development, they say, will make way for the conversion of the historic enclave into a fully-fledged heritage site under the National Heritage Council. Shark Island, one of Namibia’s most popular and attractive tourist...
KATIMA MULILO – Major progress in rural electrification, road infrastructure, water services, housing and town development was recorded across the Zambezi region over the past financial year. This revelation was made by regional governor Dorothy Kabula in her maiden State of the Region Address this week. These developments are part of the government’s broader efforts...
Lahja Nashuuta For the past few years, the Gobabis Municipality, once a mecca of excellence, has been turned into a political hotbed, where bickering and battles of egos thrive. It was no different on Monday when Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa visited the local authority to ascertain facts from fiction. His visit came...
USAKOS – Thirty farmers in the Erongo region were the first recipients of 20 goats and sheep each, thanks to a project launched by the Swakop Uranium Foundation. The project aims to promote and encourage sustainable livelihoods across the country. The Hope Farm Project, valued at N$3 million, will see the distribution of 1 000...
Molley Weyulu Bank of Namibia (BoN) governor Johannes !Gawaxab on Monday reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to inclusive financial reform. He said the country’s financial system is strong and well-positioned to drive transformation without risking stability.Speaking at the launch of the Namibia Financial Sector Transformation Strategy in Windhoek, !Gawaxab said key indicators such as capital adequacy, asset...
USAKOS – The meat export agreement between Namibia and China in May is fast taking shape, with the Chinese engaging stakeholders to facilitate the export of goat and sheep meat. This follows an agreement with the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China, which allows Namibia to export mutton and chevon (goat...
MARIENTAL – The Hoachanas Children Fund (HCF) held a training workshop on Thursday for small-scale backyard gardeners and farmers at the settlement as part of its ongoing efforts to increase food security. Held under the theme ‘Sow, Save, Sustain: Building Food Security from Backyard to Table’, the workshop brought together 30 participants for a hands-on...
Uakutura Kambaekua Swapo has finalised its candidate selections for six constituencies and their respective local authorities in Kunene ahead of November’s Regional Council and Local Authority elections. The confirmations follow district conferences held in Opuwo Rural, Opuwo Urban, Epupa, Outjo, Kamanjab and Sesfontein constituencies. Khorixas is slated to hold its primary conference next weekend. Following...