Grootfontein Municipality working on the appointment of CEO

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Newly elected Mayor of Grootfontein, Moritz Gaingob, has revealed that the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer for the town will happen before May 2026.

The position has been vacant since the departure of former CEO Kisco Sinvula in 2023.

Kunene youth invited to beekeeping training

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The Office of the Governor in the Kunene Region has called on interested youth across the region to apply for a beekeeping training programme aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, income generation, and local economic development.

Former refugees to escalate demands to president

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The Former Refugees Repatriation Association of Namibia (FRRAN) said it will now escalate its demands to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah following an inconclusive meeting with Swapo Party officials and United Nations (UN) representatives on Saturday.

Ministry defends science-based 2026 horse mackerel quota

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has clarified that the 2026 Total Allowable Catch for horse mackerel was determined through a statutory, consultative and science-based process. 

The ministry's explanation follows claims of secretive quota cuts.

SPYL condemns alleged US actions against Venezuela

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The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has condemned what it described as acts of aggression against Venezuela, including reports of the kidnapping of the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife by the United States of America.

NSSCO and NSSCAS Results to Be Released in January

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The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has confirmed that the 2025 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level (NSSCO) and Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) results will be released at 10h00, on Tuesday, 13 January 2026. 

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.