The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, says there is a need to create an environment where Namibians can have local ownership of investment in the mining and petroleum sectors.
Alweendo was speaking at the Debmarine Stakeholder Breakfast Meeting in Windhoek today.
A Namibian author, Toini Sam, launched her book titled 'The Journey of a Conqueror' in Windhoek.
The book details her life journey as well as the obstacles and challenges she's had to overcome.
Sam says the book is aimed at boosting readers' confidence while uplifting and building them up.
The Swapo Party Central Committee held a meeting in Windhoek on Saturday. In his rather brief speech, President Hage Geingob called on party members to desist from spreading rumors.
The meeting was to elect leaders for various portfolios.
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) has launched the Molelo Radio Drama Project, a new venture that promises to be a game changer in the country's entertainment economy.
The project was launched by the national broadcaster's Director General Stanley Similo in Windhoek.
Many government schools face classroom shortages, and the Michelle McLean Primary School in Windhoek is no exception.
Patron Michelle McLean visited the school to witness its athletics day.
President Hage Geingob has implored the Judiciary to explore various alternative dispute settlement mechanisms to alleviate caseloads in the court roll and to ensure access to justice is affordable to all citizens.
Farmers residing on the outskirts of Windhoek are happy with the good rains that continue to pour in their areas.
Farmers visited by our news team say they are relieved by the rains as they reignite their farming practices and ensure their own food security and self-reliance.
More than 60 taxis were curbed off the road for operating illegally in a span of a week.
This was enabled by a new application that is fast and effective in identifying registered and non-registered taxis.
Residents of the One Nation informal settlement in Windhoek have expressed anger over the lack of water and dysfunctional toilets, forcing them to use nearby bushes, when nature calls.
The SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation has resolved to initiate dialogue amongst the member states of different Regional Economic Communities that have deployed forces in the DRC.
