Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo has been re-appointed by President Nangolo Mbumba for the next three years. Shikongo, who turned 60 this week’s appointment will lapse on 30 September 2027. It is effective 1 October 2024. Mbumba expressed confidence in Shikongo’s ability to execute his duties with professionalism and fairness as he implements programmes directed...
The Popular Democratic Movement has donated caskets to the families of the four minors who died after suffocating in an unused refrigerator in the Cowboy settlement in Katima Mulilo. The Movement stated that it is their social responsibility to assist the community in times of tragedy.
The Bank of Namibia (BoN), in collaboration with the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), held a stakeholder engagement at Otjiwarongo to address the rising cases of illegal financial activities, such as pyramid schemes. The session focused on pensioners, a targeted group due to their guaranteed retirement benefits from GIPF, including lump sums and monthly incomes....
Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) launched a whistle-blower hotline to provide a secure and confidential platform for reporting a range of concerns. The hotline is available to NamRA employees, stakeholders and the public to report issues such as corruption, fraud, tax evasion, money laundering, smuggling, drug trafficking, and any other misconduct or noncompliance with NamRA policies....
The International University of Management (IUM) today signed an agreement with South Africa’s University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) in Windhoek. According to the director of IUM-graduate of school of business, Ishmael Mubwandarikwa, the collaboration will help build capacity for IUMs graduate school of business. It will allow WITS to share their skills and knowledge as...
The King Tee Dee 70KM Walk4Education scheduled for the 20 and 21 September has been postponed, marking another postponement in the Mshasho stable. The event, which was set to start in Okahandja to Windhoek, has been a highlight on the calendar for those committed to raising awareness and funds for educational purposes in Namibia. Earlier,...
Petroleum Training and Education Fund CEO Nillian Mulemi says it is vital for government entities to hold hands and work together for the oil and gas industry to flourish. She was speaking during the opening of the oil and gas health, safety, security and environment awareness and training for critical government officials that render regulated...
President Mokgweetsi Masisi stated that borders are artificial and emphasised that the institutions of Botswana and Namibia should collaborate for the benefit of both countries people. The head of state said this today while bidding farewell to Asser Kapere, High Commissioner of Namibia to Botswana.
Katima Mulilo mayor John Ntemwa has expressed gratitude for the commissioning of the Katima Mulilo Raw Water Pipeline replacement project as it will alleviate existing water disruptions in the face of a growing population that demands more water.
The organisers of the Navachab Half-Marathon held a press conference this morning, providing updates on the race. They revealed that over 600 entries have been received so far and that the registration deadline has been extended to tomorrow. The race is scheduled for Saturday 21 September. Photo: Pinehas K Pinehas