REHOBOTH – Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has commended the Christian Welfare Organisation for hosting its 20th Annual Pre-Christmas Luncheon for Senior Citizens, a tradition aimed at honouring and supporting the elderly in the Hardap region.Speaking at the event in Rehoboth on Sunday, Kuugongelwa-Amadhila emphasised the importance of fostering a culture of care within communities. She...
Chelva Wells Auditor General Junias Kandjeke has denied the Rehoboth Town Council’s second request for an extension to submit financial statements for the 2022, 2023 and 2024 fiscal years. This is after the town council failed to provide the financial reports by June 2024. In a letter dated 23 October 2024, Kandjeke said “I have...
Rudolf Gaiseb The United People’s Movement is adamant about fighting for the recognition and respect of former South West Africa Territorial Force and the notorious paramilitary police unit, Koevoet by the government. As the plight for recognition persists, they have urged both Swatf and Koevoet members to unite and support the party in the elections....
TSUMKWE – For decades, the Ju/’hoansi San in the Tsumkwe area have traditionally relied on hunting and gathering for survival. However, the introduction of trophy hunting operations, which cull wild animals like elephants, alongside the worsening effects of climate change, has dramatically altered their way of life. Today, some community members have turned to gardening...
Angola and Namibia have taken a gigantic leap towards energy cooperation by signing the implementation agreement for the Baynes Binational Hydropower Project in Windhoek yesterday. This ambitious project aims to generate electricity by 2031, with both countries set to benefit from approximately half of the plant’s capacity, which is estimated at 860 megawatts. The project,...
The National Council (NC) recently concluded its 15th session with the passage of four Bills which were approved without amendments. The passed Bills include the Regularisation of Status of Certain Residents of Namibia, Their Descendants, and Foreign Spouses Bill; the Civil Registration and Identification Bill; the Health Professions Bill; and the Appropriation Amendment Bill. As...
Rudolf Gaiseb Former fishermen who receive a N$4 000 stipend under the Government Employment Redress Programme have expressed gratitude for the remuneration, but said it is a drop in the ocean. They said it is barely sufficient to meet all their needs. The former fishermen lost their jobs in 2018. The job losses in the...
LÜDERITZ – Swapo leader assigned to the //Kharas region Tom Alweendo said the party has a workable plan to address socio-economic challenges facing Namibians. He said this while delivering a keynote address during a mini-rally in Lüderitz recently. “We have what is needed to deliver in terms of the party manifesto,” he stated. The mines...
Mines and Energy minister Tom Alweendo said Namibia has the potential to become an energy hub in Africa, provided energy projects are managed effectively. He made these remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony of NamPower’s Otjikoto Biomass Power Station project, located 12 kilometres outside Tsumeb, on Friday. The power station will generate 40 megawatts of electricity...
Sakeus Iikela JOHANNESBURG – Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Loide Kasingo has called on all African countries to introduce national programmes aimed at educating young people on the ideals of Pan-Africanism to strengthen unity and promote development on the continent. She said this is especially important to ensure that young people, “who are the...