NamibiaNgurare calls for better service delivery and accountability https://youtu.be/EA0MuxvIBtw By: Ketemba Tjipepa Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has urged staff to improve service delivery and ensure that public needs are met efficiently. Ngurare addressed staff members at the Office of the Prime Minister in Windhoek on Monday. Ngurare said government services must reach people in ways that suit them best. He said as the population grows, there is a need to automate key services and conduct regular performance reviews […] today16 April, 2025
NamibiaStudents Association demands justice for slain Okahandja girl (Video of Shalom Shivolo, done by: Selma Taapopi) By: Selma Taapopi The National African Students Association (NASA) Khomas Region secretary Shalom Shivolo said delays in solving criminal cases enable perpetrators to continue committing crimes. NASA comments come after five-year-old girl Ingrid Maasdorp was raped and murdered in Okahandja in March. The body of the Grade 0 learner was discovered in a riverbed under a bridge. The perpetrator remains at […] today15 April, 2025
Business / EconomicsFNB Namibia scoops award for Best International Private Bank for 3rd consecutive year (Contributed Photo) By: Hertha Ekandjo FNB Namibia has been named the Best International Private Bank for the third consecutive year at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards held in London. This recognition solidifies the bank's position as a global private banking and wealth management leader. Euromoney's Private Banking Awards, now in their 20th year, are widely regarded as the most definitive and respected awards programme within the global banking industry. The […] today14 April, 2025
Business / EconomicsPresident Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirms Namibia’s commitment to green energy sector By: Hertha Ekandjo President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed the government's strong support for the green energy sector, emphasising government’s commitment to creating a favourable environment for both local and international investors. Speaking at the official opening of the HyIron Oshivela Plant, one of the world’s first industrial-scale green iron production facilities, Nandi-Ndaitwah called on global investors to seize the opportunity presented by Namibia’s growing green economy. “The government’s objective is […] today14 April, 2025
Business / EconomicsNamWater urges water rationing in Swakopmund and Arandis By: Hertha Ekandjo NamWater has announced a significant reduction in potable water supply from the Orano Desalination Plant, which serves the coastal towns of Swakopmund and Arandis. The disruption, caused by sulphur upwelling in the Atlantic Ocean, began on Tuesday, 8 April 2025, and has already resulted in critically low reservoir levels. According to NamWater, the upwelling, an oceanic phenomenon influenced by weather patterns has affected the operations of the […] today14 April, 2025
AfricaNamibia needs US$ 9 billion (N$166.5 billion) to set up a nuclear power plant By: Hertha Ekandjo Energy expert, Andreas Simon says Namibia needs between US$ 6 and 9 billion (N$166.5 billion) to set up a nuclear power plant depending on the scale and technology used. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah suggested over the weekend that Namibia should move towards a nuclear power plant. She said a mix of reliable energy and clean energy is needed to grow the economy and take people out of poverty. […] today14 April, 2025
NamibiaNgurare says unnecessary bureaucracy must fall https://youtu.be/XRX3v5DCD_4 By: Ludorf Iyambo Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare told executive directors that unnecessary bureaucracy must fall, and common sense must prevail within government ministries. Ngurare also says theories are important, but being deliberate, proactive, and practical is more important. Ngurare made the remarks on Thursday during his first meeting with all executive directors. Ngurare said Namibians do not need favours or ask for any from public servants; they only demand access to just, quality, […] today11 April, 2025
Namibia“It’s time to empower the youth, not to lead tomorrow, but today” George Kambala By: Ludorf Iyambo Affirmative Repositioning (AR) member of parliament George Kambala on Wednesday tasked the house to introduce and properly resource a National Youth Development Fund. According to Kambala such a fund will ensure young people from Olukonda to Tubusis, from Katima Mulilo to Keetmanshoop, can access unrestricted funding and support to turn their ideas into reality. “Let us not design another programme that looks good on a brochure but […] today11 April, 2025
EnvironmentLand issue still a burning issue in Namibia https://youtu.be/ZUxeLY0p_Gc By: Eric Mhunduru President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has repeated what former presidents have said regarding the willing buyer, willing seller policy over land. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is uncomfortable with the policy. Nandi-Ndaitwah said the willing buyer, willing seller policy guided early land reforms but has not worked effectively. “We had to develop laws, and we started with the willing buyer willing seller that we […] today10 April, 2025
