Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Washington DC has fallen short of convincing US lawmakers to approve US$61 billion in funding for Ukraine this year as per the US press.
National
Opinion – It certainly was the ‘year of revival’
His Excellency, President Hage Geingob, christened 2023 the Year of Revival, where he envisioned reigniting the strength of a resurgent nation. Looking back on this year, our President was not wrong.
IATA supports contactless travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has rolled out the next generation travel documentation and verification system which supports contactless travel and enhances passenger experience.
Domestic economy expands for 10 straight quarters…as primary industries propel Q3 2023 to 7.2% growth
The domestic economy expanded the gross domestic product (GDP) by 7.2% during the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, surpassing 5.4% recorded in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Police officers should not be liabilities but assets – Shikongo
Inspector General of the Namibian Police Joseph Shikongo, who was in the Zambezi region on official engagements recently, announced the appointment of Johannes Paulus as the new unit commander of the Reserve Force.
Visa-on-arrival now available at Katima, Ngoma
The visa-on-arrival enabler was officially launched for the Katima Mulilo, Ngoma and Impalila Island border posts by home affairs and immigration minister Albert Kawana on Friday.
Oluno Correctional Facility releases 11 first-time offenders
Eleven inmates were released from the Oluno Correctional Facility last week following the Community Advisory Council’s (CAC) decision to assist first-time offenders with sentences ranging from three to six months or alternatively fines not exceeding N$1 000 by paying the fines on their behalf.
Chico eases //Kharas road traffic congestion
China Henan International Company (Chico) on Thursday handed over the 80km stretch of the rehabilitated road between Gibeon and Tses on the B1 national road to the government three months ahead of its expected completion date.
City to write off N$524m debt
Plans by Katutura residents to march up to Parliament and State House on Friday were curtailed when a representative from Parliament received their petition at Zoopark.
‘We have given enough’ – City
Despite discontent concerning the reported unfavourable work conditions faced by fixed-term solid waste workers in the Windhoek municipality, the City of Windhoek insists that it has addressed their demands.









