Cabinet announces key decisions at 18th meeting

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The cabinet has taken two key decisions during its 18th decision-making meeting. 

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Emma Theofelus says one of the two is the hosting of the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units plenary meeting in Namibia in July 2027. 

Otjwarongo teacher champions child safety after viral video

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A Grade 1 teacher at Rogate Primary School in Otjwarongo, Gelda Waterboer, who had gone viral on social media for teaching children to report anyone touching their private parts, vowed to make it her mission to equip and advocate for the safety of children.

Katutura Old Age Home celebrates Pohamba’s 90th Birthday

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The Katutura Old Age Home celebrated the 90th birthday of former President Hifikepunye Pohamba.

Pohamba donated various items as a token of appreciation to the elders for being role models of resilience.

Maureen Hinda-Mbuende appointed Interim NAMCOR MD

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Former Deputy Minister of Finance Maureen Hinda-Mbuende has been appointed as the Interim Managing Director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR).

She takes over from Victoria Sibeya, who has been serving as acting managing director since April this year. 

First phase of Nkurenkuru Youth Resource Centre completed

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The first phase of the construction of the Nkurenkuru Multipurpose Youth Resource Centre, which started in June last year, has been completed.

An amount of N$10 million was allocated for Phase 1A of the centre, which covered the feasibility studies, design, documentation, and layout.

24th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair kicks off tomorrow

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The 24th edition of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair is set to commence tomorrow, 22 August, and will continue until 30 August.

This year’s fair is held under the powerful theme “Innovate – Connect – Prosper”.

Over 15,000 attend CRC spirit-filled concert in Windhoek

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More than 15,000 Namibians, including Vice President Lucia Witbooi, gathered at the Windhoek High School's Vegkop stadium for the spirit-filled concert organised by the Christian Revival Church (CRC).

High Court to decide on Shanghala’s Fishrot document request

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High Court Judge Marlize Du Plessis will hand down a ruling in September on an application by former Justice Minister Sacky Shanghala to compel the State to disclose additional documents, which he says are critical to his defence in the Fishrot corruption trial.

Powercom commissions 25 network towers across Namibia

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ICT infrastructure and equipment provider Powercom this afternoon commissioned a total of 25 network towers: two in Omusati, four in Erongo, seven in |Khomas, two in Otjozondjupa, two each in Kavango East and West, one in  ||Kharas, one in Oshana, one in Oshikoto, and three in the Zambezi Region.