Khomas Region and Jiangsu Province partner on priority areas

Khomas Region and Jiangsu Province partner on priority areas

The Khomas Regional Council has signed a work plan with a delegation from the Jiangsu province of China. The plan focuses on essential priority areas including science, technology, education, culture, sports, health, trade and investment, agriculture, environment protection, tourism, and human resources, in line with the existing twinning partnership. Governor of the Khomas Region Laura McLeod-Katjirua.

April 23, 2024 37

Namibia

NamPol investigates Engen service station armed robbery

An armed robbery occurred at the Engen service station on Monte Christo Street, with unconfirmed reports indicating that around N$ 700,000 was stolen. Warrant Officer Silas Shipandeni, Nampol’s Head of Community Affairs for the Khomas region has more.

March 12, 2024 135

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Business / Economics

Namibia records decrease in December inflation

The Namibia Statistics Agency has just released the December inflation figure, which stood at 5.3%, marking a decrease from 5.7% in November and 6.9% reported in December 2022. Here is the NSA's Public Relations Officer Mirjam Shihepo.

January 11, 2024 64 2

Namibia

McLeod-Katjirua urges men to take active role in addressing GBV

The Governor of the Khomas Region, Laura McLeod-Katjirua, has urged males in Namibia to take part in initiatives aimed at addressing behavioural issues and gender-based violence. In her statement to mark this year’s International Human Rights Day on Sunday, McLeod-Katjirua encouraged the men to attend events like the men’s conferences recently held at Keetmanshoop and Ondangwa. Over 1 000 men attended each of the two events organised by among others […]

December 12, 2023 7

Namibia

Namibia launches ’16 Days of Activism’ to combat gender based violence

Namibia has launched the annual "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence," campaign to address and prevent violence against women and girls. Running until 10 December, which is Human Rights Day, the campaign, led by the Governor of the Khomas Region, Laura McLeod-Katjirua, aims to raise awareness and advocate for the elimination of gender-based violence.

November 29, 2023 47

Namibia

Government reviews and updates resettlement criteria

The Ministry of Land is conducting consultative meetings to review and update the 2001 Resettlement Criteria. Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa says concluding sessions take place today and Friday in the Khomas and Hardap regions.

November 21, 2023 24