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...
Lahja Nashuuta The Berseba Village Council has been operating without a strategic plan or annual operational plan since 2018. This has left its financial and operational management at serious risk, according to a report by the Office of the Auditor-General. Auditors revealed that the council does not have a documented plan to guide its operations,...
WALVIS BAY – Walvis Bay Rural constituency councillor Florian Donatus has dismissed claims that his suspension from party duties was linked to a foreword in the five-year strategic plan of the Erongo Regional Council, launched on Thursday in Walvis Bay. The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) on Friday suspended Donatus for alleged maladministration and corrupt...
WALVIS BAY – Usakos mayor, Irene Simeon-Kurtz will step down at the end of her term and will not contest the upcoming local authority elections. She will however continue being an active member of her party, Swapo. The regional and local authority elections are scheduled for Wednesday, 26 November 2025, when Namibians will elect councillors...
SWAKOPMUND – Auditor-General Junias Kandjeke has issued an adverse audit opinion on the municipality of Swakopmund for the financial year ending 30 June 2023. According to Kandjeke, the report contains several irregularities and weaknesses in financial reporting. An adverse audit opinion means the financial statements contain significant misstatements or omissions and do not accurately reflect...
Namibia has taken a significant step in strengthening its oil, gas and renewable energy sector, as Vice President Lucia Witbooi secured Algeria’s support during high-level talks in Algiers on Friday. Witbooi met Algeria’s minister of energy, mines and renewable energy, Mohamed Arkab, to advance cooperation in energy development. Discussions focused on legal advisory support, technical...