NAMPORT DECLARES N$130 MILLION DIVIDEND

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The Namibia Ports Authority (NamPort) has declared a dividend of N$130 million. 

The announcement was made by the Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, after Namport's Annual General Meeting held in Windhoek.

UNAM HOSTS 20TH SANORD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

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The University of Namibia (UNAM) is hosting the 20th Southern African-Nordic Centre (SANORD) International Conference in Windhoek, with a call for African universities to rethink how knowledge is produced, shared and applied to the continent's development.

N$28M PAEDIATRIC ICU INAUGURATED

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has inaugurated a N$28 million Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Windhoek Central Hospital as part of efforts to strengthen critical care for children and reduce child mortality in Namibia.

AFRICAN LEADERS AGREE ON STRONGER PEACE RESPONSE

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African leaders have agreed on measures to strengthen the continent's response to peace and security challenges, with a focus on sustainable financing, early intervention, and rapid response to conflicts.

YOUNG INNOVATOR EMERGES AS MODERN-DAY HERO

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Fifteen-year-old Katutura-based innovator and tech enthusiast Edward Ikwambi has turned his passion for technology into an opportunity to teach and inspire others.

NAMIBIA FIRST TO LAUNCH WIPO COPYRIGHT MODULE

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Namibia has become the first member state of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) to launch and operationalise the Copyright Module of the Industrial Property Administration System (IPAS 4.0), a specialised extension of the WIPO's digital intellectual property office suite.

NBC STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIPS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION

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The NBC has strengthened partnerships with key national institutions as part of efforts to enhance public education initiatives and support platforms that contribute to national development.

NASCAM CALLS FOR MORE LOCAL MUSIC AIRPLAY

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The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (NASCAM) has urged the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) to increase local artists' airplay and to ensure Namibian artists benefit from royalties, noting that current airplay stands at 52% international and 48% local music.

KANDOROZU SLAMS MEDICINE SHORTAGES

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The ongoing shortage of medicines in public hospitals has sparked renewed criticism from NUDO leader Vetaruhe Kandorozu, who accused the Ministry of Health and Social Services of failing to address what he described as a worsening crisis in the country’s healthcare system.