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.

CNFA warns of job losses over new bycatch limits

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The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations (CNFA) fears job losses in the industry because of the newly introduced bycatch limits.

The Chairperson, Matti Amukwa, highlighted the concern at a recent event at Walvis Bay.

MAFWLR Minister questions fishing industry’s N$300 million contribution

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The Minister of Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Land Reform questioned the industry's N$300 million contribution to government coffers, while the sector's revenue in 2024 was N$14 billion.

This week, Minister Inge Zaamwani is consulting various sub-sectors of the fishing industry at Walvis Bay.

MIME Deputy Minister urges action at climate risk reduction workshop

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It is time to move beyond conversation into action.

These were the words of Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudencia Krohne during the Climate Disaster Risk Reduction Management workshop organised by the International University of Management in the capital.

Katima Mulilo Town Council dissolved

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has officially dissolved the Katima Mulilo Town Council as gazetted on August 15.

Only two former councillors from IPC and NDP attended the announcement, while the Swapo Party and PDM were absent.

Two Namibian films selected for European Film Festival

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Two Namibian films have been selected to feature in this year's European Film Festival.

Snear and The B2 Passage will be screened alongside nine European films at the 5th edition of the Namibia European Film Festival. 

The festival runs from 3 September to 29 October.