Namibia Airports Company waives parking fees for Geingob’s funeral

Namibia Airports Company waives parking fees for Geingob’s funeral

Hosea International Airport short-term parking fees will be waived for the public from Friday 23 February 2024 to Monday 26 February 2024 to support the smooth facilitation of delegates arriving and departing for late President Dr. Hage Geingob's funeral. Namibia Airports Company spokesperson, Dan Kamati has urged passengers and all airport users to be vigilant for possible traffic delays to and from HKIA and Eros Airport between 22 February to […]

February 22, 2024 33

Namibia

Judiciary addresses Presidential succession queries

The Office of the Judiciary says there has been discourse around the Presidential succession of President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba following the untimely death of late President Dr. Hage Geingob. The Judiciary further says there have been journalists and members of the public asking for clarification on the constitution regarding the Presidential succession. Vikitoria Hango, the Deputy Director of Public Relations at the Office of the Judiciary explains.

February 22, 2024 22

Health / Medical

Namibia recordsnew Covid-19 cases, country doesn’t have vaccines

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced that as of 20 February 2024, there are 28 active cases and 3 hospitalisations. No deaths due to Covid-19 were recorded, while Rehoboth has had a localised increase in Covid-19 cases. With the WHO having announced that Namibia has no COVID-19 vaccines in stock, we contacted Health Executive Director Ben Nangombe.

February 22, 2024 69

Namibia

City of Windhoek issues deadline for prepaid meter update

The City of Windhoek is updating all pre-paid electricity meters in Windhoek and is asking members of the public to cooperate with it’s officials. City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya says that the current prepaid meter system will expire on 24 November 2024 and a token change is needed to keep all the pre-paid meters working after this date.

February 22, 2024 101

Namibia

MTC honours late President Hage Geingob

Mobile operator MTC has unveiled a special initiative to honor the legacy of the late President Hage Geingob. From today until 25 February 2024, the carrier will provide 82 complimentary national minutes to all its customers. Here's MTC spokesperson John Ekongo with further details.

February 22, 2024 23

Namibia

Government tells foreign students in Namibia to comply with immigration laws on employment

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has warned foreign students to comply with the Immigration Control Act and not look for jobs and engage in side hustles. The act prohibits any person from entering Namibia to study and subsequently engaging in or performing any work within the country. The ministry’s spokesperson Margaret Kalo says they have set a deadline of 29 February for the submission of student […]

February 22, 2024 28

Namibia

Full Program for Memorial and Burial Services of Dr. Hage Geingob

February 22, 2024 360

Namibia

Route for Presidential procession announced

At a media briefing on Thursday 22 February it was announced that the Presidential procession will start at State House at 12h00 on Friday, 23 February 2024. From State House, the procession will proceed via Laurent Desire Kabila Street – Robert Mugabe Avenue- Jan Jonker Street -Rehobother Rd - David Hosea Meroro Road - Hendrick Witbooi Drive - Moses //Garoeb Street - Winnie Madikizela Mandela Road - Independence Avenue - […]

February 22, 2024 125

Namibia

MultiChoice Namibia to broadcast Geingob funeral across Africa

MultiChoice Namibia has announced that it will open channels screening the late President Hage Geingob’s memorial service and funeral, up to the rest of the African continent this weekend. “This gesture is a way to honour the profound legacy of the late president, especially the impact he had on the African continent and beyond. MultiChoice Namibia, as a partner of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), will broadcast the state memorial […]

February 22, 2024 12