OUTAPI – Presidential oil and gas advisor Kornelia Shilunga has advised investors to prioritise the employment of Namibians, particularly the youth, women, and people from previously disadvantaged communities. Speaking at a regional local content consultation meeting in Outapi yesterday, Shilunga said the government’s forthcoming Local Content Policy aims to ensure Namibians are not left behind...
Taimi Haihambo ONGWEDIVA – Oshana farmers have seized the opportunity to sell their surplus mahangu grain to the Agricultural Marketing and Trade Agency (AMTA). This follows a good harvest season, and AMTA’s continuous call for farmers to capitalise on the opportunity to market their grain and produce through the agency. Steven Iimbili, who oversees silo...
Lahja Nashuuta The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has confirmed that only two political parties will contest the upcoming by-election for the Outapi constituency, scheduled for 29 September 2025 — just a month before the national regional and local authority elections set for 26November 2025. Although Namibia currently has 25 registered political parties and 18...
Matheus David Edward Tenete Appearances can be deceiving. Seeing a man standing on the pulpit or a boy carrying a Bible from church often evokes a sense of admiration – respect that comes with dedication to the word of God and the power of the sermon. At least this is the image many see. Yet,...
Rudolf Gaiseb Landless People’s Movement member of parliament Dawid Eigub says old water and electrical infrastructure is falling apart, resulting in big revenue losses for local authorities. He said local authorities are stuck with aged infrastructure, such as worn-out pipes that are prone to frequent bursts and power lines, which are less operational due to...
Auleria Wakudumo The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the British High Commission (BHC), is strengthening food systems in Iikokola village of Omusati region, by supporting smallholder farmers and a school feeding initiative. Last week, the two organisations conducted a site visit to review progress at the Integrated Food Systems Project hosted...
OPUWO – The Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant-general Joseph Shikongo, on Monday launched Operation Katjavivi at Opuwo in Kunene region. The operation, which started last week and will run until the end of September aims to foster trust between law enforcement and communities, while enhancing safety and security in Kunene region and...
SWAKOPMUND – The destruction of declared chemical weapons stockpiles in 2023 marked a decisive milestone in global disarmament and reinforced the importance of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). This was said by Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Gaudentia Kröhne, at the official opening of the 2025 Integrated Advanced Course and Exercise on Assistance...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OKAKARARA – Pupils at Ludwig Ndinda Primary School, in Okakarara, will no longer have to sit on the floor, beer crates or on tables during lessons, as Anglo-American has donated new and refurbished chairs and tables to the school. The donation was handed over by Ambassadors for Good, Kakunauua Uazeua and Lot Nekwaya,...
OSHAKATI – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has allocated more than N$28 million to boost food security, enhance production and productivity, and build climate resilience among small-scale producers. This was said by the ministry’s spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa on Monday during an oversight tour of programmes run under the ministry. These initiatives...