EIF Approves 26 Grants Worth Over N$3,7 Million

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The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) has approved 26 institutional grants worth more than N$3,7 million, benefiting individuals across various priority sectors.

Of the approved grants, 8 are youth-led projects and 11 are female-led.

SADC Leaders Hold Virtual Summit to Elect Interim Chairperson

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Leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), including Namibia's President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, are holding a Virtual Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government to elect an interim chairperson of the regional grouping.

Kavango East governor concerned over Sarasungu floating bridge

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The Governor of Kavango East is irked by the state of the floating bridge at the Sarasungu Border Post. 

The bridge was initially only supposed to be a temporary measure, but it's been 11 years since it was attended to. 

Ex-Marula Park staff allege mistreatment

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Disgruntled former employees of Marula Conservation Park and Lodges have accused their employer of mistreatment, unfair dismissal and unpaid severance packages.

However, the lodge owners have dismissed the allegations as unfair and baseless.

CRAN reviews Starlink licence application

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The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) is currently reviewing an application by satellite internet provider Starlink for a local telecommunications licence.  

Oshikoto governor urges farmers to plant after rains

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Following several days of consistent rainfall, Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi has urged all farmers in the region to promptly prepare their fields and to plant sufficient crops to ensure family food security and potential surplus.

Zambezi residents demand action against banned UDP

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Residents of the Zambezi region are calling on the government to take action against the United Democratic Party (UDP), a party that was banned in 2007 for its secessionist stance. 

The residents alongside the 4 traditional authorities in the region took to the streets of Katima Mulilo today.