Pinehas K Pinehas National Planning Commision (NPC) director general, Kaire Mbuende has urged leaders in the public service to continuously learn, adapt and make evidence-based decisions that improve service delivery. Calling leaders to action, he said achieving government development targets such as Vision 2030 requires collective effort. Mbuende was speaking during the Namibia Institute...
OGONGO – Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa, has called on Namibians to turn up in large numbers and vote for Swapo in the upcoming November elections, saying the ruling party remains the pillar of peace and stability in the country. Speaking during a mini rally and the renaming ceremony of the Ogongo Swapo branch, now...
Auleria Wakudumo The Oshana Regional Council has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the lives of its residents by allocating N$800 000 for the construction of 10 houses for low-income earners at Eheke Settlement Area. This is done under the Build-Together Programme (BTP). The initiative forms part of the council’s ongoing efforts to ensure access to...
Matheus David When Taleni Udeiko first discovered the joy of music back in Grade 7, he didn’t know that a simple melody would grow into a lifelong mission. Today, at 31, he is living proof that dreams, no matter how humble their beginnings, can grow into something powerful when nurtured with passion and purpose. “I...
Matheus David The City of Windhoek held a significant street and place renaming ceremony under the theme “Celebrating Our Shared Heritage and Leadership.” The event brought together residents, families and national leaders to honour six Namibians whose lives and contributions shaped the country’s history. Ndeshihafela Larandja, the mayor of Windhoek, delivered a heartfelt address, describing...
KEETMANSHOOP- A group of aggrieved residents from Tses, a village situated 80km north of Keetmanshoop, last week handed over a petition detailing a series of alleged poor service delivery incidents to //Kharas regional governor Dawid Gertze. Reading the document, spokesperson Brian !Gaoseb said they have made so many efforts to engage with the Tses Village...
Matheus David Members of the hearing-impaired community gathered for the official launch of the Namibian Sign Language Digital Application (NAMSLAP) at Cosmos High School on Friday, a groundbreaking innovation set to transform communication and inclusion across Namibia. The event marked a milestone in the country’s ongoing journey toward digital empowerment and equality. The NAMSLAP app...
OSHAKATI – Residents of Oshakati’s informal settlements are set to receive free plots, water and electricity connections as part of a government directive led by Head of State Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, member of Parliament Modestus Amutse announced on Saturday. Speaking during a mini rally for the upcoming regional and local authorities elections held at the Swapo...
The National African Students’ Association (NASA) has thrown its support behind the government’s plan to implement free tertiary education by 2026, but warns that public institutions are ill-prepared for the dramatic shift. In a detailed submission to the National Taskforce on Free Tertiary Education, Nasa, represented by its National Secretary for Academics, Sports, Arts and...
WALVIS BAY – Swakop Uranium has recorded a profit of N$562 million for 2024. This is according to the company’s Sustainability Report launched in Windhoek last week. The report also reveals that Swakop Uranium mined 118 million tonnes of material during the year – the highest in its history – and reached a throughput rate...