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Namibia

Namibia and Botswana sign eight agreements to solidify bilateral ties

Pictured: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomed President Duma Boko to State House for the Second Session of the Namibia–Botswana Bi-National Commission. (Photo credit: @NamPresidency/X) Namibia and Botswana have signed eight new agreements aimed at deepening cooperation between the two neighboring countries during the second session of the Bi-National Commission. Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu, a lecturer at the University of Namibia, noted that the agreements signal a renewed commitment to strategic partnership and […]

today13 October, 2025

Namibia

Millions Earmarked for Affordable Housing Push

Plans to build more than 270 low-income houses in Windhoek’s informal settlements will cost around N$93 million, according to Governor Sam Nujoma. He shared the update during the State of the Region Address covered by NewsOnOne’s Envaalde Matheus. So far, 11 new homes worth N$2.7 million have already been completed under the upgrade scheme.

today14 July, 2025

Namibia

National Council’s Oversight Committee Releases Report On Rural Road Conditions

In a crucial effort to address the challenges faced by rural communities, the National Council's Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure, and Housing embarked on oversight visits to assess road conditions across multiple regions. In a recent statement released, from September 26 to October 15, 2022, and again from August 7 to 31, 2023, the committee explored the accessibility of essential services such as schools and clinics, aiming to enhance infrastructure […]

today6 November, 2024

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Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) Announce Journalist Training at Hardap Dam Resort

    For Immediate Release Windhoek, November 5, 2024 – The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) hereby announce a collaborative journalism training program to be held at Hardap Dam Resort from November 7 to 9, 2024. This initiative, led by the NSA’s Census team, aims to proactively equip journalists with skills in understanding, accessing, and accurately reporting data, specifically focusing on census data. Over 14 journalists […]

today5 November, 2024

Namibia

Omaheke invests in water infrastructure and education

The Omaheke Regional Council, with support from the line ministry, has allocated funds for water infrastructure projects including drilling and installing new boreholes. According to the region’s Governor, Pijoo Nganate in a regional update, strategies have been implemented to enhance educational outcomes, establishing an education fund to assist tertiary students with registration fees.

today4 March, 2024