NAMIBIA AND TANZANIA DEEPEN BILATERAL COOPERATION

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Namibia and Tanzania have cemented their long-standing relationship, rooted in the solidarity and cooperation that existed even before Namibia's independence.
 
The two countries are now focused on translating that historic bond into tangible economic benefits for their citizens.
 

STAKEHOLDERS LAUNCH ANTI-DRUNK DRIVING CAMPAIGN

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Several stakeholders have joined forces to launch a drunk-driving assessment and law enforcement campaign starting in July.

The aim is to root out drunk driving, which has been identified as one of the main contributors to road crashes on Namibian roads.

GREEN HYDROGEN PROJECTS COULD CREATE 37,000 JOBS

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Green industrialisation at the Dry-Hy research workshop highlighted that industry has the potential to create more than 37,000 jobs within the next four years as Namibia and Germany deepen cooperation on green hydrogen technologies.

The projections were shared at a one-day workshop in Windhoek.

AFRICA CHALLENGED TO CONFRONT PAINFUL HISTORY

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has used the High-Level Consultative Conference on the Next Steps for the Landmark UN Resolution on the Transatlantic Slave Trade in Accra, Ghana, to draw parallels between its legacy and Namibia's ongoing pursuit of reparations for the genocide committed against the Herero and Nama

WINDHOEK SCHOOL PLACEMENT STRUGGLE

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Parents in Windhoek flocked to a local school in Havana in hopes of securing spots for their children in Pre-Primary and Grade 1 classes for the year 2027; however, many have had little to no success.

MPs SUPPORT LAW CHANGE TO DRIVE PETROLEUM INVESTMENT

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Debate on the Petroleum Amendment Bill resumed in the National Assembly, with MPs supporting the bill pointing out that the draft legislation will improve oversight, attract investment and support local content and skills development.

WINDHOEK HOSTS RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING SUMMIT

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A summit on responsible gambling is underway in Windhoek.

The summit brings together international experts, government institutions, gaming operators and civil society organisations to address gambling addiction as a growing public health and mental wellness concern.

E-ID ROLLOUT SET FOR SEPTEMBER

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The issuing of electronic identifications (e-ID) is expected to start in September this year.