Namibia, Zimbabwe and Botswana have agreed the Trans-Kalahari Corridor is a strategic project for regional economic integration. As such, with this strong political backing and directives to speed up its implementation, the corridor could soon play a bigger role in transforming SADC’s economy. The agreements have stemmed from the recent introductory official visits by President...
Belinda Kulatau Kavango East governor Hamunyera Hambyuka has urged newly qualified nurses to honour their professional oath by delivering healthcare services with integrity and compassion. Hambyuka made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at Alba Chipamba University’s fourth graduation ceremony, held at the Rundu Trade Fair Centre recently. A total of 374 students from...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OKATUMBA GATE – The ongoing renewal of mandates in Tsumkwe, spearheaded by Swapo Regional Coordinator (RC) Immanuel Namaseb, has divided party cadres in the Otjozondjupa region. Disgruntled members have voiced concerns over an alleged process taking place without proper or advanced communication for them to prepare for the elections. Amongst the concerned members...
Suzith Tjitaura The Ministry of Health and Social Services has addressed social media claims alleging inflated pricing in the procurement of Quinine 300 milligrams (mg) tablets, an anti-malarial medication. In a media statement, the ministry clarified that while Artemether-Lumefantrine remains the recommended first-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria, Quinine 300mg tablets continue to play a critical...
Lahja Nashuuta The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (Nida) is under mounting scrutiny from communities and lawmakers following revelations of many under-performing and abandoned projects across the country. This has reignited calls for the decentralisation of infrastructure management to local authorities. The state of some of Nida’s industrial parks has deteriorated, while others have turned into...
Rudolf Gaiseb A parliamentary standing committee has recommended an import ban as well as prohibiting the sale, hiring and use of hubbly and vaping products in Namibia. This recommendation is found in the National Council’s Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare and Labour Affairs’ report released earlier this week. It also proposes prohibiting the sale...
Lahja Nashuuta The removal of former Agriculture, Water and Land Reform minister Mac-Albert Hengari from Parliament has triggered mixed reactions, with several political and legal commentators questioning the legality of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s move. Hengari was fired from Cabinet towards the end of April, following his arrest on allegations of attempted bribery after claims he...
WALVIS BAY – Walvis Bay council management committee has recommended the creation of several new positions to be included in the proposed 2025/2026 budget. The estimated cost for the new positions is N$15 million. However, the positions will be gradually filled. The recommendation was tabled by the chairperson of the management committee, councillor Richard Hoaeb,...
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has urged Namibians to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions against wildfires. This follows a fuel load assessment conducted across the country, which found that the fuel load is high and the risk of wildfires is currently imminent. In a media statement issued on Wednesday, the...
Information minister Emma Theofelus announced on Tuesday that the government has committed N$40 million to expand information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in Namibia. The investment aims to support and complement the efforts of existing mobile network operators, reinforcing the country’s digital transformation agenda. Theofelus made the announcement during the Huawei Namibia and Pinnacle gala...