By:Flora Katutiramambo WINDHOEK Mayor Joseph Uapingene has called on residents to take personal responsibility for their hygiene, specifically emphasising the importance of keeping hands clean to prevent the transmission of harmful bacteria. Uapingene stressed that hygiene encompasses more than just cleanliness. It plays a vital role in safeguarding public health by preventing the transmission of […]
By: Uakutura Kambaekua – OPUWO AUDITOR General Junias Kandjeke has released a disclaimer audit opinion for the Opuwo Town Council for the financial years ending on June 30, 2019/20 and 2020/21. This decision came after the council failed to provide sufficient and credible evidence to assess the audited statements. The Town Council’s latest audit report […]
By: Hertha Ekandjo THE growing population of cattle in the Ohangwena region is becoming a burden to local farmers who continue to struggle to find suitable grazing areas amidst the prevailing drought conditions. According to Ohangwena Regional governor, Walde Ndevashiya, these are some of the factors forcing Namibian cattle farmers to go look for grazing […]
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus MINISTER of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni has called on stakeholders in the financial service sector to make their services available to people in the rural areas to allow them to fully participate in the transformation of the rural economy. Uutoni said making financial services available to rural people and leveraging digital […]
By:Justicia Shipena The recent comments made by Labor Minister Utoni Nujoma in the National Assembly have raised questions about preferential treatment in employment opportunities, according to analysts. On Tuesday, Nujoma suggested that individuals from the northern regions were harder workers compared to those in the south, remarks he later officially retracted. This occurred after Popular […]
By: Josefina Lukas Minister of Urban and Rural Development Ersatus Uutoni says the government is consulting a wide range of experts to improve the Rent Control Bill which is expected to be introduced in parliament. Uutoni was responding to questions posed by Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) parliamentarian Maximilliant Katjimune in the National Assembly […]
By: Justicia Shipena NAMIBIA’S stance in the conflict between Palestine and Israel is unlikely to have any significant impact on its relationship with the United States of America (USA), according to international relations scholar Marius Kudumo. Following the recent escalation of tensions between Israel and Palestine, the US announced increased support for Israel, […]
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus THE government’s treasury has issued a market notice seeking to secure N$2,6 billion in borrowings this week. These funds will not only help bridge the budgetary gap for the 2023/24 fiscal year but also prepare for the repayment of the maturing GC24 bond next year in October. According to the […]
By:Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka THE discovery of oil in Namibia’s waters has ignited tremendous excitement both domestically and internationally, as the nation eagerly awaits the commercial appraisal of these wells. However, amid the buzz and enthusiasm surrounding this significant development, there is a noticeable absence of discourse regarding the crucial matter of oil refining. It’s high time […]
By:Annakleta Haikera RUNDU-based artists are advocating for fair compensation from the organizers of the upcoming Rundu Trade Fair, citing persistent financial challenges. The sixth edition of the trade fair, themed “Innovation and Investment – Paving the way for Rundu’s revived economic prosperity,” is scheduled to take place from October 27 to November 4, 2023. Abraó […]