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Mbumba Assumes Presidency … Pledges to Uphold Geingob’s Legacy
By: Justicia Shipena Former Vice President Nangolo Mbumba who was sworn in yesterday as Namibia’s new President following the passing of President Hage Geingob on Sunday, has vowed to continue the legacy of his predecessor and navigate the nation through the current challenges. Geingob, 82, died early on Sunday while receiving medical treatment […]
Global Leaders Mourn the Passing of President Hage Geingob
By: Justicia Shipena The world mourns the loss of Namibia’s President Hage Geingob, who passed away on Sunday after revealing his battle with cancer. Leaders from across the globe have paid heartfelt tributes to the late president, acknowledging his significant contributions to the liberation struggle, pan-Africanism, and regional development. South African President Cyril […]
Residents Unhappy with Ruacana’s Salty Borehole Water
By: Loise Shiimi Residents of Ruacana, have expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of water supplied by the town council. Complaints arose during a recent interview with Eagle FM, revealing that since November 2023, residents have been forced to consume salty borehole water. The discontent among residents stems from a lack of communication regarding […]
Gender Disparity in Police Promotions Evident in Kavango West Region
By: Annakleta Haikera A recent Police parade celebrating the promotion of police officers in the Kavango West region has revealed a stark gender disparity within the Namibian Police Force in the region. The parade revealed that out of the 25 officers promoted in the region, only four were female, while 21 were male. […]
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob Has Died at 82
BREAKING NEWS: Namibia’s third president, Hage Geingob, has died at the age of 82, in a local hospital in Windhoek at around 00h04 on Sunday.
Schlettwein Denounces LPM’s Land Grab Ultimatum as Illegal
By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein says advice by the Landless People’s Movement encouraging generational farm workers on the verge of eviction in Omaheke region to grab unoccupied farms is unlawful. Schlettwein was responding to a letter by LPM’s Joyce Muzengua in which she urged him […]
Household Debt Surges by N$2.1 Billion in 2023
By: Hertha Ekandjo Household debt climbed to N$66.8 billion in December 2023, a notable increase from N$64.7 billion in December 2022, as revealed in Simonis Storm Securities’ (SSS) latest Private Sector Credit Extension report. Corporate debt also experienced a slight uptick, reaching N$45.9 billion in December 2023 compared to N$45.8 billion the […]
Farmers Urged to Transform Agricultural Practices for Resilience
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Agricultural Bank of Namibia has called on farmers to embrace transformative measures to mitigate climate-related losses. Agribank’s Technical Advisor for crops and poultry, Hanks Saisai, in a statement issued this week highlighted the challenges faced by farmers, particularly the impacts of climate change such as erratic rainfall, recurring droughts, […]
Geingob’s Prolonged Absence From Office ‘Inconsequential’
By: Justicia Shipena President Hage Geingob’s prolonged absence from office due to ill health cannot affect the resumption of the government’s programmes for the year, analysts say. Geingob who since last week delegated Vice president Nangolo Mbumba to act as President in his absence has not returned to office despite returning from […]
Engen Signs Exclusive Fuel Sponsorship With WBC
By: Dolly Menas The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) and Engen Namibia have formalised a fuel sponsorship Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), designating Engen as the exclusive fuel sponsor for WBCG effective from 1st February. Valued at N$100,000, the year-long MoA builds upon Engen’s earlier support of N$100,000 during the 2020 Covid-19 outbreak. […]