Namibia faces shortage of fisheries observers

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Namibia is in short supply of fisheries observers needed to cover all fishing vessels in Namibian waters.

The Fisheries Observers Agency (FOA) is worried about the dwindling numbers of observers, as data collection suffers.

Erongo Governor |Goagoses pledges to tackle poverty

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The new governor of the Erongo Region, Natalia |Goagoses, has pledged to eradicate poverty and inequality during her term of office.

|Goagoses arrived at the Swapo Party regional headquarters at Swakopmund, where members gave her a cheerful reception.

Fisheries Observer Agency needs investigative powers

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The Fisheries Observer Agency (FOA) needs to be given power to investigate fishing violations.

The agency says that gaps in the investigation and prosecution often cause cases to drag on and sometimes result in their withdrawal.

Namibia officially trading under AfCFTA

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Today marks a historic milestone for Namibia, as the country prepares to send its very first consignment under the African Continental Free Trade Area, or AfCFTA - framework, from the Walvis Bay harbour.

Namibia set to launch first AfCFTA shipment

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Namibia is ready to send the first consignment under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework at Walvis Bay on Monday.

Namibia will turn trade under the AfCFTA framework from theory to practice.

Henties Bay Deputy Mayor Michael Skini Steps Down

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Long-serving councillor at the Henties Bay Municipality, Michael Skini, will not be contesting in the upcoming local authority elections.

Councillor Michael Skini announced his decision to step down when he delivered the municipality's budget for the 2025/26 financial year.