MARIENTAL – Residents of Kalkrand in the Hardap region have been without electricity since Sunday. This is due to damage to electrical infrastructure caused by extreme weather. NamPower in a media statement on Tuesday said the temporary disruption is due to broken poles on the power lines. The situation has affected Kalkrand and surrounding areas.“NamPower...
Over 80 students from Atlantic Training Institute (ATI) have protested what they claim is an unaccredited and misleading auxiliary nursing programme offered by the private institution. The protest, supported by the National African Students’ Association (NASA), highlights concerns about the programme’s non-recognition by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) and the Health Professions Council of Namibia. ...
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has reaffirmed its financial strength, reporting an 11% growth in its asset value, which now stands at a robust N$167 billion. The announcement was made during the launch of its 2024 Integrated Annual Report (IAR) in the capital this week. Speaking at the launch, the entity’s Chief Executive Officer...
President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah hopes to resume the final round of genocide negotiations with the new German administration, headed by chancellor-elect Friedrich Merz. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks during an interview with Al Jazeera, in which she addressed critical issues facing the country and pointed out her commitment to equitable development and national unity over the...
Katima Mulilo – Health and Social Services minister Dr Esperance Luvindao has confirmed the deployment of 165 health workers. These include doctors and support staff from across the country to assist with the escalating malaria outbreak in the Zambezi region. Speaking during the World Health Day commemoration in Katima Mulilo yesterday, the minister stressed the...
Chelva Wells Half of Namibia’s roads have exceeded their intended lifespan, the Roads Authority (RA) has reported. Recent rains have further weakened the roads network, leading to closures and detours in various regions. The collapse of the Aris River Bridge on the B1 between Windhoek and Rehoboth in March prompted the construction of a temporary...
Cabinet concerned by heavy rain Cabinet took note of the update on the rainfall situation, the prospects of the outbreak of locusts in the Southern African Development Community and the likely spread to Namibia. The bulk of Namibia received normal rainfall, while some parts received above-normal rainfall between February and March 2025. Cabinet directed the...
KATIMA MULILO – Namibia is strongly committed to tackling maternal, neonatal, and child health challenges as a critical development priority. This was said by Minister of Health and Social Services Dr. Esperance Luvindao yesterday during World Health Day commemoration. The commemoration was held in Katima Mulilo under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.” Luvindao said...
KATIMA MULILO – Residents of Ngonga and surrounding villages in the Zambezi’s Judea Lyaboloma constituency are living in fear as a pride of nine lions continues to roam the area, killing livestock and posing a serious threat to human safety. The lions have reportedly been terrorising the area for over a week, with villagers reporting...
Namibia’s total debt stock is projected to reach N$172 billion during this financial year. This represents 62% of gross domestic product (GDP), down from 66% of GDP last year. Although still higher than preferred, this level of national debt can be sustainable if properly managed. However, revenue risks, coupled with interest rate projections, could potentially...