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By: Staff Reporter President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the Youth Development Fund will become operational soon. She called on the beneficiaries not to let the nation down but to ensure the success of the programme. "For those who will be responsible for the implementation, please consider the projects that have economic sense and not those presented by people you know even if you can see the project is not viable," said […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to advancing Namibia’s development agenda, with a strong focus on youth empowerment, job creation, and industrialisation. She made the remarks during the commemoration of Heroes Day in Katima Mulilo. “While not all the challenges facing our people are addressed, there is no doubt that we have made significant improvements in different social and economic sectors such as schools, clinics, […]

By: Staff Reporter In an effort to boost peri-urban electrification, Oshakati Premier Electric (OPE) has successfully electrified 2 640 erven. OPE Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nelson Sheya during a stakeholder engagement held at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) on Monday, said they achieved success with major projects as part of its ongoing efforts in urban and peri-urban development. Sheya indicated that this includes significant advancements in electrification, street lighting, […]

By: Jackson Kunatela A Zambian inmate allegedly escaped through a window at Katima Mulilo hospital on Monday. Zambezi Region head of community policing sub-division chief inspector Kisco Sitali, said the inmate, Mabuta Oliver Kutwanga, had been detained as an illegal immigrant on 13th August this year, at Katima Mulilo police station but fell ill. Sitali explained that Kutwanga was subsequently admitted to Katima Mulilo hospital. He added that on Monday […]

The Petroleum Upstream Unit in the Presidency will start consultations on the draft National Upstream Local Content Policy on 1 September 2025. The policy is designed to ensure Namibians benefit directly from the country’s oil and gas discoveries. The consultations will begin in //Karas Region before extending to other regions. Deputy Head of the Petroleum Upstream Unit in the Presidency, Carlo McLeod, said the policy ensures Namibians, local businesses, and […]

By: Josia Shigwedha The Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Fillemon Wise Immanuel, on Friday announced the commencement of the High Court Amendments Act - providing for procedural requirements regulating repossession of homes of primary residence and affording legal insulation against abuse associated with the repossession process.  Effectively, the law strikes the balance between protecting the rights of primary homeowners, promoting commercial activities and safe guarding the integrity and stability […]

By: Ludorf Iyambo  The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has announced the appointment of Maureen Hinda-Mbuende as its Interim Managing Director, effective 25 August 2025, for a period of six months.  In a statement on Friday, Namcor said the appointment follows a recommendation and endorsement from shareholders, and is envisaged to stabilise the company’s operations and strengthen its capacity to deliver on its strategic mandate. "Hinda-Mbuende, who boasts an extensive career […]

By: Josia Shigwedha A 30-year-old Yango driver was robbed at gunpoint in Wanaheda during the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident happened between 02h00 and 03h00 at the four-way stop of Reverend BG Karuera and Okarundu streets. According to the police, the victim was driving from Khomasdal towards Luxury Hill when he noticed a white Toyota Land Cruiser double cab following him. Upon reaching the intersection, two vehicles reportedly […]

By:Ludorf Iyambo The National Federation of People with Disabilities in Namibia (NFPD) chairperson, Mathues Hashoongo has called for the finalisation of standard criteria to be used by medical doctors when assessing people for disability grants. Hashoongo said some doctors use their own assessment methods, potentially excluding people from accessing the much-needed support. Hashoongo made the remarks recently during a courtesy visit by Vice President Lucia Witbooi to the Disability Resource […]