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,...
ONDANGWA – The Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa has expressed concern over the uncontrolled sale of communal land by some traditional leaders, warning the practice undermines unity and the integrity of traditional governance systems. Speaking at the official opening of the annual Council of Traditional Leaders meeting in Ondangwa on Monday, Sankwasa...
Auditor-General Junias Kandjeke has given the New Era Publications Corporation (NEPC) an unqualified audit opinion for the year ended 31 March 2024. For an audit opinion to be unqualified means it is a “clean opinion,” indicating the auditor-general found no significant issues with NEPC’s financial statements and believes they are presented fairly and accurately in...
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...
Auleria Wakudumo Residents of the Ombili informal settlement in Helao Nafidi are demanding immediate relocation from an area earmarked for the construction of private schools. Community representatives urged the town council to provide decent housing before allowing the development of schools and industries to start. “Businesses benefit from people, but people must first live with...
Heather Erdmann David Matheus Namibia joined the world in celebrating World Physiotherapy Day at the Windhoek Central Hospital yesterday. The event was held jointly by stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health and Social Services and the University of Namibia. The Namibian Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) reaffirmed its commitment to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Rehabilitation...