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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 […]

Ndonga Linena green scheme sets standard for modern agriculture By: Staff Reporter Ndonga Linena green scheme is currently one of the four government-run projects in the Kavango Region using technology. The farm manager , Janno Rentel revealed this on Wednesday during the visit of the parliamentary standing committee on natural resources to the scheme. Rentel said the adoption of technology has transformed farming operations at the farm. “With the technology […]

By: Taati Niilenge Erongo learners from the Namib Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Association (NamSTEM) scored awards after participating in the Africa Science Buskers Festival (ASBF) in Harare, Zimbabwe. The annual event took place from 22-25 July and serves as Africa's premier platform for science communication, innovation, and research among young people. The online category of the competition that was announced on Wednesday, awarded Jordan Mbako a gold medal for […]

By: Staff Reporter A 57-year-old man who fled for allegedly striking a four-year-old girl with a spade, killing her instantly was arrested on Monday. The suspect is expected to make his first court appearance at the Rundu Magistrate’s Court this week. According to the police, the suspect fled immediately after the incident, which happened at 18h00 on Sunday at Kahoro village, Kavango West Region. The man allegedly struck Martha Hamunyela […]

By: Staff Reporter Namibian Police inspector-general Joseph Shikongo has issued a stern warning to parents and guardians to desist from negotiating rape cases in exchange of financial gain. Shikongo said sexual offences are serious and should not be settled privately.  Shikongo also urged parents to report cases immediately so that proper legal action can be taken.   He made the remarks while speaking at the second annual Namibia National Women’s Conference […]