insert_link Environment Wildfires Rage Across Etosha and Surrounding Communities Minister of Environment Indileni Daniel confirmed that wildfires that began on 22 September in Etosha National Park have engulfed about 775,000 hectares within the park and 171,000 hectares outside, impacting nearby communities. Extensive firefighting operations are underway, involving MEFT staff, soldiers, police, regional councils, and private sector partners, using helicopters, fire engines, and tankers. Residents and visitors are strongly advised to stay cautious as the fires, fueled by dry vegetation and […] today29 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Final day for voter registration ahead of November Local and Regional Elections Today marks the final day of voter registration for Namibia’s upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authority Elections scheduled for November. According to the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), just over 19,000 new voters have registered since the process began on 4 August. While officials have welcomed the turnout, they acknowledged that voter apathy has often dampened participation in past local elections. ECN Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Peter Shaama, urged […] today19 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission of Namibia targets 161,000 voters in run-up to November elections The Electoral Commission (ECN) has commenced its supplementary voter registration exercise, which runs from 4 August to 19 August 2025. This effort targets around 161,000 eligible voters who either missed the general registration window or require updates to their details. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka confirmed that 4,233 registration points and 696 teams have been deployed across all 14 regions to reach residents nationwide. The ECN says that teams […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link Local Fuel Price Decreases Announced for July 2024 The Ministry of Mines and Energy has completed its review of the fuel prices for July 2024, with significant changes announced following a recent decline in global oil prices. Global Oil Price Trends Oil prices recently dropped to a four-month low, influenced by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) decision to maintain production levels steady until the end of 2025. This decision, […] today1 July, 2024
Namibia The Electricity Control Board announces an 8% increase in NamPower bulk tariffs! https://youtu.be/-NY5wzN-1P0 By Ketemba Tjipepa The Electricity Control Board has announced an 8% increase in the 2024/2025 NamPower bulk electricity tariffs, which is inclusive of both generations and transmission. The increase is applicable to NamPower bulk customers, such as Regional Electricity Distributors, Local Authorities, Regional Councils and mines. The bulk customers are required by law to apply to the ECB for a review of […] today28 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia Consultative meeting on public finance’s draft Bill underway at Otjiwarongo A one-day consultative meeting on the Public Finance Management’s Draft Bill, which is aimed at repealing the Finance State Act of 1991, officially commenced Thursday morning at Otjiwarongo. The meeting is being attended by chief executive officers from the local authority councils of Otjozondjupa and Kunene regions, as well as the directors in finance division and departments at the two regional councils. Some traditional authority leaders from the […] today18 April, 2024
