Many Namibians and visitors are expected to spend their Easter weekend in Swakopmund.
The popular holiday destination has experienced high levels of traffic into the town since the early hours of this morning.
NBC news reporter Stefan |Uirab interviewed the town's Mayor, Dina Namubes.
Namibia is leading the way in the implementation of Green Hydrogen in the SADC region.
During the Green Hydrogen Symposium held in Windhoek, industry players emphasized that the success of Green Hydrogen demand in SADC relies on the collaboration between countries.
Residents of Kavango West Region say they waited for far too long for the completion of the Nkurenkuru Intermediate Hospital, whose construction has been on hold for almost 10 years now.
Since its groundbreaking ceremony in November 2014, no construction has been done, apart from a fence that was erected.
It is a project that was about to bring relief to the people of Kavango West, but their hopes are dashed.
There is a need for Africa to locally manufacture vaccines and fill immunisation gaps.
Currently, Africa imports 99 percent of its vaccines.
Moreover, more than 90 percent of medicines and medical devices are imported.
This situation has proven to be a challenge in Namibia and other nations during pandemics such as COVID-19, monkeypox, and Ebola.
This is concerning and raises questions about the preparedness for future pandemics, emphasising the importance of partnerships and collaboration.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has launched visa on arrival services at an additional four entry points, bringing the total number of entry points in Namibia with visa on arrival to 11.
The new entry points are Oshikango, Mohembo, Ariamsvlei, Noordoewer, and Oranjemund Border Posts.
During the launch, the Home Affairs Minister stated that the decision to implement visas on arrival for tourists and visitors is in line with the principles and agenda of the African Union for Africa's integration agenda and visa-free Africa.
Namibians have been encouraged to recommit to the values of compassion, sacrifice, and care for one another as they collectively build a peaceful, safe, and prosperous Namibian house.
President Nangolo Mbumba extended these words of encouragement in a statement, on the occasion of the Easter weekend.
He urged the citizens to steer clear of any conduct that is hurtful, drive safely, and show respect towards law enforcement officers.
The law enforcement agencies have also been called upon to redouble their efforts to ensure a crime-free weekend.
The Resettlement Policy should aim to improve the lives of landless or disadvantaged Namibians and be inclusive, irrespective of people's economic and social status.
These were the sentiments of the Popular Democratic Movement's (PDM) Diederik Vries in his contribution to the National Resettlement Policy under the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform.
The general eligibility criteria for potential beneficiaries of resettlement is the requirement to have resource ownership and access to capital.
A delegation comprising Japanese Ambassador Hisao Nishimaki, UN Resident Coordinator Hopolang Phororo, and UNICEF Country Representative Sam Ocran visited the Rundu Intermediary Hospital in the Kavango East Region recently.
The visit was part of an impact assessment of Japanese assistance to the Kavango East health sector.
The Kavango East Region's population of close to 220,000 is served by 31 health facilities, 28 health centres and clinics, two district hospitals, and the Rundu Intermediate Referral Hospital.
Japan has, to date, dispatched more than 100 teachers across different schools, while the construction of additional classrooms in Namibia continues.
Funded through Japan's "Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects' programme, Namibia has been a beneficiary of school buildings and around 300 classrooms since 1997.
Japan's Ambassador to Namibia provided an update on this and other matters of mutual concern between the two countries to President Nangolo Mbumba at State House.
Venezuela's Ambassador to Namibia says he is proud of the trajectory of bilateral relations between the two countries.
Omar Paredes paid a courtesy call on President Nangolo Mbumba at State House earlier on Wednesday.
The recent inaugural Namibia-Venezuela Joint Commission of Cooperation meeting saw the identification of critical economic areas of interest, including mining, agriculture, and housing.
Potential products for trade from both sides identified encompass fish, beef, salt, minerals, and petroleum, among others.
