insert_link LocalOshana starts distributing relief food to flood victims The Oshana Regional Council commenced distributing relief food to communities affected by floods in Ompundja, Uuvudhiya, and Okatyali. The Namibia Defence Force's helicopter is helping transport the drought relief to areas cut off by the floods. Oshana governor Elia Irimari, who joined the team in dispatching the food, says they will first ensure that all the needed food as per the government drought relief programs is distributed to the allocated […] today4 April, 2025
insert_link LifestyleNamibia makes N$25.48 million from e-visas and visas on arrival The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that total revenue generated from e-visas and visas on arrival has reached N$25.48 million. The ministry’s executive director, Etienne Maritz, said of the amount, N$24.36 million was generated from 15,506 travellers who applied for and were issued e-visas online. Additionally, 820 travellers applied in person, contributing N$1.12 million to the total revenue. By: Josia Shigwedha today3 April, 2025
insert_link NamibiaAnalysis of the Legal Status of the “Leader of the Official Opposition” By Dr Panduleni Itula The purpose of this statement is to address and critically examine the office of the “Leader of the Official Opposition” in Namibia, a position that has been treated as if it were an official public office despite having no clear legal foundation. This analysis is rooted in the first principles of law – beginning with the Namibian Constitution and extending to relevant statutes and proclamations. It […] today3 April, 2025
insert_link EnvironmentAgriculture officials face challenges to combat armyworms and locusts in Zambezi By: Hertha Ekandjo Ministry of Agriculture officials deployed to combat the locust invasion and fall armyworm outbreak in the Zambezi region do not have enough or reliable vehicles to access areas affected by the outbreak. The Directorate of Agricultural Production, Extension, and Engineering Services dispatched three teams, each comprising three members, to 16 affected following reports from farmers about the outbreak in mid-January this year. However, Chief Agricultural Scientific Officer […] today3 April, 2025
EnvironmentSchlettwein says land bill must address colonial land disparities https://youtu.be/GW6BdAzCi_s By: Envaalde Matheus The former agriculture minister, Calle Schlettwein, says the land bill must tackle the country’s skewed land ownership structure. The land bill is designed to unify and streamline land governance by consolidating laws governing communal and commercial land into a single legal framework. Schlettwein said the bill elapsed due to the prolonged formulation process and had to be tabled at the end of the 7th National […] today3 April, 2025
insert_link LifestyleEducation minister highlights external challenges hindering students’ careers By: Ellen Shihepo The education minister, Sanet Steenkamp, has emphasised the impact of external factors such as financial constraints and socio-economic circumstances on students' ability to navigate their career paths, warning that these challenges could contribute to further economic decline in Namibia. Speaking at the official opening of Namibia’s 14th Careers Expo, taking place on April 3rd and 4th at the Windhoek Country Club, Steenkamp underscored the importance of targeted […] today3 April, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsNamibia’s trade deficit improves from N$2.7b to N$2b By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s trade deficit stood at a deficit of N$2 billion in February 2025, an improvement when compared to a deficit of N$2.7 billion and N$3.9 billion recorded in January 2025 and February 2024, respectively. The Namibia Statistics Agency reported that the breakdown of Namibia’s trade by partner indicates that South Africa was the country’s top trading partner for both export and import. Namibia International Merchandise Trade Statistics […] today3 April, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsHangala backs Air Namibia revival as government invests N$20 million in feasibility study The government has allocated N$20 million for a feasibility study to assess the revival of Air Namibia, with the goal of relaunching the national airline by 2026. Dr. Leake Hangala who is the Chairperson of the Namibia Airports Company, has voiced strong support for the initiative, stressing the airline’s role in national development and economic growth. Speaking on the proposal, Dr. Hangala expanded on the importance of having a functional […] today3 April, 2025
insert_link LocalOhangwena to seek help from PM Office for flood victims Ohangwena governor Sebastain Ndeitunga says the region will approach the Office of the Prime Minister to seek help for the flood victims. There are more than 50 people staying in temporary shelters at Helao Nafidi after they were relocated because of the floods. The people were relocated on Wednesday, April 3, 2025. "We are assessing the needs to see if we need assistance from the central government," Ndeitunga said. Regional […] today3 April, 2025
