WALVIS BAY – The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations has appealed to the fisheries and marine resources ministry to consult the industry before enforcing Cabinet’s decision to reduce the bycatch limit to 2%. The government earlier this month cut the bycatch limit from 5% to 2%. It further raised penalty fees from 15% to 50%,...
Lahja Nashuuta The Gobabis Municipality said it has positioned the town as “the jewel of the east” and a thriving hub. The town has a strong focus on infrastructure, environmental and social development, tourism and local economic growth.This could be deduced from a recent sit-down with the town’s spokesperson, Frederick Ueitele, who said Gobabis’ location makes...
ANTANANARIVO – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in her first address to the 45th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit as Namibia’s Head of State, has called for greater cooperation and urgency to ensure food security is not just a goal on paper but a reality in every home across the region. The summit, which brought together...
Report on the third Commonwealth Trade Ministers’ Meeting and Commonwealth Business Summit held in Windhoek from 16-20 June 2025. Cabinet took note of this meeting report and its key discussions and strategic priorities, including strengthening Commonwealth trade amid global uncertainty, advancing paperless trade and legal reform, including gender equity and empowering MSMEs by bridging divides and unlocking investment and...
Lylie Joel SIKONDO – Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo commended the Sikondo Green Scheme for its innovative approach to agriculture and commitment to productivity. She made these remarks at a familiarisation visit on Wednesday. Farm manager Maxwell Nghidinwa provided a comprehensive briefing on the scheme’s strategic shift toward high-value crop production, particularly potatoes, which have...
Auleria Wakudumo EENHANA- The Ohangwena region is struggling to keep pace with the demand for health services, with hospitals and clinics battling infrastructure gaps, lack of equipment and incomplete projects. This was revealed by the Acting Regional Health Director, Festus Kuushomwa, during a visit by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health, Social Services and Labour...
It is very concerning that the Namibian government and its ministers find State-owned enterprises (SOEs) appealing, even though they cost the taxpayer millions of dollars. It is undeniable that some SOEs contribute to market failures, which eventually affect macroeconomic variables, as proven by current proceedings in Namibia’s distinct competent courts. Therefore, the SOEs were founded...
At the time you are reading this week’s editorial, there are fewer than five days before the ongoing Supplementary Voters’ Registration (SRV) ends. The exercise, which kicked off on 4 August, ends on 19 August, or next Tuesday, to be more precise. Eligible Namibians will head to the polls on 26 November 2025 to elect...
Lahja Nashuuta Gobabis, fondly referred to as ‘the jewel of the east’, has been steadily transforming itself into a thriving economic and social hub in eastern Namibia. The municipality has anchored its vision on four pillars: infrastructure development, environmental and social upliftment, tourism promotion and stimulating local economic growth. Strategically located along the Trans-Kalahari Highway...
Lahja Nashuuta When you meet Christophine Dauses, her calm presence and warm smile give little away about the emotional weight she carries every day. She is the chief registered nurse at the Mental Health Care Centre at the Windhoek Central Hospital. Dauses works in one of the most demanding yet rewarding areas of healthcare. She...