Doek, in partnership with Bank Windhoek, is proud to announce the second edition of the Doek Literary Festival, which will take place at the Goethe-Institut in Windhoek from 21 until 24 August 2024 free of charge.
National
Ministry cuts middleman
In a significant move to streamline financial processes and ensure timely payouts to schools, the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has announced the centralisation of payments, beginning with the academic year 2024.
Swapo’s big weekend
As the election campaign calendar takes shape, Swapo’s weekend was nothing short of active.
Namibia advocates AGOA, AfCFTA marriage
Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu has called for a tangible connection between the two-decades-old African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the relatively new kid on the block, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Judge to rule on Fishrot recusal this Friday
High Court Acting Judge Moses Chinhengo will rule on an application by Fishrot lightweight Nigel van Wyk for leave to appeal his refusal to recuse himself from the Fishrot matter in the Supreme Court this Friday.
Impalila’s potential unleashed
For years, driving around Impalila Island has been a daunting challenge due to its rocky surface, which becomes muddy and sticky, particularly during the rainy season.
Home affairs, UNDP in digital ID collabo
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) collaborated with the home affairs ministry on a five-day workshop during which the partners discussed rolling out digital legal identity in Namibia.
Kavango in dire need of special schools
A majority of education stakeholders in the Kavango East and West have strongly expressed the need for the establishment of special schools in the two regions.
Extra time for police in cryptocurrency case
Despite fierce arguments against a further postponement to allow for further investigations, Magistrate Monica Andjamba granted the State an inordinately long remand last week.
Walvis murder suspect seeks bail
A Walvis Bay fisherman who faces a charge of murder says he acted in self-defence after his victim confronted him over frequenting his residence.









