Leaders in the transport and energy sectors on Thursday discussed the role of hydrogen, e-fuels and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in decarbonising the global transport industry during an industry dialogue at the ongoing Global African Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek. The dialogue, held as part of the summit from Tuesday to Thursday, brought together representatives from...
Auleria Wakudumo ONDANGWA – The minister of urban and rural development, James Sankwasa, has expressed deep concern over Ondangwa Town Council’s decision to implement a travelling and subsistence allowance (T&S) policy in defiance of a ministerial directive. Speaking during his visit to assess the implementation of council capital projects, Sankwasa said the local authority had...
OMUTHIYA – The Oshikoto Regional Council is working to improve sanitation across the region by constructing 100 new public toilets.The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to expand access to sanitation facilities in rural areas. The 100 precast public toilets are currently under construction in 10 different constituencies and are expected to be completed by...
Lahja Nashuuta President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians to rally behind the Swapo party in the upcoming regional councils and local authorities elections, saying only their vote will allow the government to deliver uninterrupted services and meet national development goals. The Swapo Central Committee, the party’s highest decision-making body between congresses, convened in Windhoek on...
MPUNGU – The Mutjimagumwe Woodwork Cooperative was officially launched in the Mpungu constituency of the Kavango West region last week, marking a shift from exporting raw timber to local value-addition. The cooperative is a result of the Namibia Integrated Landscape Approach for Enhancing Livelihoods and Environmental Governance to Eradicate Poverty (Nilaleg) project, a partnership between...
The Ministry of Works and Transport will auction 1 500 government-owned vehicles that have either clocked 120 000 kilometres or have been in use for more than five years. Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi announced this in the National Assembly on Wednesday, saying the planned disposal is part of efforts to ensure the government...
WAKASHAMANE – Police officers stationed at the Wakashamane border post in the Okalongo constituency of Omusati region, say they are forced to conduct patrols on foot because there is no single government vehicle at the post, a situation that hinders efforts to manage the border effectively. They described the situation as dire, saying it had...
ONAKAYALE – The late reggae legend Ras Sheehama’s sister, Wilhelmina Sheehama, is struggling to come to terms with her brother’s sudden death, describing him as the family’s protector and trusted adviser. With tears in her eyes she said: “He is not someone who would have needed a counsellor if he had a problem – not...
Zebaldt Ngaruka WITVLEI – The founder of the 4×4 Boys2Man initiative, Sidney Boois, has called for government support to groom and coach the boy child in society. Established in 2020, the initiative was created to uplift the boy child and give him hope through a pragmatic approach to coaching. It also addresses toxic masculinity, mental...
WALVIS BAY – The community of Spitzkoppe is demanding answers from the Namibian police after tour guide Melvin Areseb, was allegedly severely assaulted by three officers who responded to an altercation in the area. Areseb (44) has been recovering in the Katutura State Hospital in Windhoek for the past three weeks. He has already undergone...