Ondangwa allocates land to the Namibian Police for Omashaka substation

Ondangwa allocates land to the Namibian Police for Omashaka substation

The Ondangwa Town Council has allocated a portion of land to the Namibian Police Force to construct a substation at Omashaka. Here’s the town’s mayor Paavo Amwele.

January 8, 2024 31

Namibia

Namibia Revenue Agency announces system maintenance

The Namibia Revenue Agency has announced that upcoming system maintenance on 13 January 2024 will affect the Integrated Tax Administration System and ASYCUDAWorld systems. NamRa's Chief of Strategic Communications and Support Engagements, Steven Ndorokaze expands.

January 8, 2024 69

World

India’s opposition MPs protest mass suspension

Opposition parties in India have taken to the streets to protest a mass suspension of their leaders from Parliament. Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.

December 21, 2023 63

Namibia

Walvis Bay allocates Farm 37 plots

The Walvis Bay Municipality has distributed plots at Farm 37 on the town's outskirts. Mayor Trevino Forbes has encouraged the beneficiaries to start construction and relocation. Residents, long awaiting plots, faced delays due to bureaucratic processes and not enough funds for land servicing. The Walvis Bay Municipal Council faced division last year, with some councillors opposing the relocation to an area with limited services. Mayor Trevino Forbes.

December 21, 2023 97

World

US air travel predicted to break previous records

Around 115 million Americans are expected to travel for the upcoming holidays. The 10-day travel period starting Saturday is likely to be the busiest ever at US airports. Ira Spitzer reports.

December 21, 2023 57

Namibia

Afrobarometer survey reveals Africans believe that child abuse is rare

An Afrobarometer report reveals that many Africans think child abuse is rare, and over half acknowledge available community services. However, less than half have confidence in their government's protection of vulnerable children. Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare Deputy Minister, Bernadette Jagger.

December 21, 2023 72

Namibia

NamWater races to build desalination plant

NamWater is facing pressure due to declining coastal water reserves. CEO Abraham Nehemiah says efforts are being made to finalise a desalination plant for an uninterrupted water supply.

December 21, 2023 88

Sport

2024 Paris Olympic ceremony could be moved for security reasons

The opening ceremony at next year's Paris Olympics could be moved for security reasons. President Emmanuel Macron said 'everything was being done' so that the event, which is set to take place on the River Seine in Paris, will be able to go ahead as planned. Ross Cullen reports.

December 21, 2023 204

Business / Economics

Transnet confirms no container vessels at SA ports as shipping lines divert

South Africa’s Transnet has confirmed that no container vessels are expected to anchor at SA ports, despite major shipping lines rerouting their vessels via the Cape of Good Hope route due to rebel attacks in the Red Sea region. According to CNN, some 100 ships have been attacked in the last month—about 15 percent of world shipping traffic transits via the Suez Canal.

December 21, 2023 27