Botswana founding president Sir Seretse Khama’s legacy was engraved in the Namibian capital after a prominent street in the city was renamed after him. The move not only paid tribute to one of Africa’s foremost leader, but also symbolised the strong ties the two counties enjoy. The street, located in Windhoek’s Ausspannplatz area and streches...
Matheus David A small device is making a big difference in Windhoek’s fight against fires. City of Windhoek mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja has praised the City’s ongoing project to install smoke alarms in informal settlements, calling it a powerful step toward saving lives and restoring peace of mind. In Namibia, fires remain one of the greatest...
Lahja Nashuuta Namibia, through the country’s agronomic board, is rededicating its efforts and strategies to address high levels of food imports, especially for staple food items such as white maize, wheat and pearl millet (mahangu). The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) recently launched its Integrated Strategic Business Plan for 2025/30, where it outlines a clear roadmap...
Lahja Nashuuta Lapses in financial management, unauthorised expenditures and the absence of imperative governance frameworks such as a risk management policy were some of the key shortcomings that were flagged by Auditor General Junias Kandjeke in the health ministry’s 2023/24 audit report. As a result of the financial and administrative discrepancies, Kandjeke gave the ministry...
Rudolf Gaiseb Residents of Ndiyona and Ncorosa villages in the Kavango East region are grappling with acute shortage of water, forcing the locals to queue up from as early as 3 a.m. to fill up their containers with the limited water supply they get. Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) legislator Michael Mulunga recently called for...
Senior officials from Namibia and Botswana on Monday opened the second session of the Botswana-Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Windhoek, where discussions focused on how both countries can jointly deliver in the areas of jobs, services, trade and regional integration. For this year, the Bi-National Commission is placing special emphasis on ensuring that the ideas...
KEETMANSHOOP – Dino Ballotti, Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, has dismissed assertions that seeking support when experiencing mental health challenges is a sign of weakness. Ballotti, who was speaking at the recent launch of the Teachers Mental Health Awareness Campaign at Keetmanshoop, stressed those seeking support and help when facing...
Matheus David Sporting a perfectly fitted graduation cap, a dripping gown, a striped purple tie and a sky-blue shirt with a dashing smile, all resembling his oozing confidence, visually-impaired student Josua Amukwaya was yesterday the toast of the hall during Unam’s spring graduation ceremony. The 33-year-old, who defied all odds to graduate with a Master’s...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged Namibian ambassadors and high commissioners who have completed their tours of duty abroad to use their international experience to strengthen the country’s national priorities when she welcomes them back on Tuesday. Speaking at the State House, the President praised the diplomats for representing Namibia with “selfless service and dedication” across the...
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) president Panduleni Itula has reaffirmed his party’s unwavering commitment and readiness to assist President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah achieve her vision and development agenda for Namibia. Itula, who this week paid a courtesy visit to State House, held extensive deliberations with Nandi-Ndaitwah, whereby the two leaders exchanged notes and perspectives on issues...