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The conservation of Namibia’s oceans plays a crucial role in our nation’s development and economic growth, says minister of environment, forestry, and tourism Pohamba Shifeta. Speaking at the commemoration of World Oceans Day on 8 June, Shifeta said Namibia reaps essential benefits from its oceans, such as fisheries, marine transportation, diamond mining, tourism, and influence […]
Jennifer Mieze, the founder of Arise Foundation, says she wants to help individuals build stronger relationships with themselves and others. The foundation is a counselling and coaching platform focusing on emotional and mental wellness. Though she now lives in the United Kingdom, Mieze’s services are available online, allowing her to help clients from all over […]
The City of Windhoek says its electrification project is not aimed at scoring political votes. This comes after social activist Rinaani Musutua this week told The Namibian the council’s agenda is to score political votes before this year’s presidential and National Assembly elections.. She also said the authorities do not plan to solve Namibia’s housing […]
Two Zimbabwean men, aged 24 and 26, were arrested at Walvis Bay on Friday while allegedly selling an undercover police officer cannabis. Erongo police spokesperson chief inspector Ileni Shapumba says an intelligence-driven operation was conducted, which led to the recovery of illegal substances and cigarettes. During the arrest, four parcels and two big bankies of […]
Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) secretary Ephraim Nekongo says his party will comfortably win the upcoming presidential and National Assembly elections. Swapo will not suffer the same fate as South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC), which failed to form a government after last month’s election.The ANC is now looking to form a coalition government with […]
Proposed names: Kunene south and Okongo First it was Zambezi, then Oshikoto, now the Ohangwena and Kunene regions have joined the bandwagon of calling for their regions to be split in two. Last month The Namibian reported that some traditional leaders and residents of the Zambezi region want the border with the Kavango regions to […]
… Katutura hospital in crisis More than 60 mothers and their babies are forced to sleep on the floor at Katutura Intermediate Hospital’s paediatric and gastro ward due to a shortage of beds, while 50 patients are currently admitted in a tent. Apart from the shortage of beds, patients have raised concerns about food shortages, […]
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani has accused the Namibia Central Intelligence Service (NCIS) of paying some political leaders to destabilise political parties. Venaani made the claim at his party’s central committee meeting at Opuwo in the Kunene region on Friday. He claimed the spy agency recently created a new party called Action Democratic […]
Exclusive Books in South Africa has remained mum over reports that it pulled a children’s colouring book that tells the story of Palestine off its shelves. The book, ‘From the River to the Sea: A Colouring Book’ for children aged 6 to 10 years old is illustrated by Soweto-based writer Nathi Ngubane, and published by […]
The Walvis Bay municipality tabled a N$566-million budget for the next financial year at a town council meeting on Thursday. The budget, recording expected revenue of about N$566 million for the new financial year and expenditure also projected to amount to N$566 million, was announced by management committee chairperson Richard Hoaeb. Hoaeb also announced proposed […]