Founding president Sam Nujoma described the late former United States of America (US) president Jimmy Carter as a peacemaker, whose efforts are an important reminder of what is possible, especially amid renewed conflicts in the world. Nujoma in his condolence…

Over 800 informal houses at Swakopmund are set to be upgraded through the national Informal Settlement Upgrading Project (ISUP) of the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) and the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development. While speaking at the commencement of the…

Namibia is making history by hosting the 38th High-Level Ocean Panel on Sustainable Ocean Economy at Walvis Bay. The occasion marks the first time this prestigious global event takes place on African soil. The meeting, attended by global leaders and…

Danish brewer Carlsberg yesterday announced an agreement to sell its shares in its Russian unit – a day after president Vladimir Putin signed a decree ending state control of the business. Carlsberg, like many other Western firms, in March 2022…

Efficiency, justice, professionalism, impartiality and respect for both parties involved in a labour dispute should be part of arbitration and reconciliation. This was the focus yesterday when labour commissioner officials gathered for a weeklong workshop at Otjiwarongo to discuss best…

Retired Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia pastor, reverend Ferdinand Hashomunanasho ya Nashidengo, died on Saturday in the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital after a short illness. He was 76. Nashidengo cast his vote in the presidential and National Assembly elections on Wednesday…

The Namibian Police in the Hardap region officially launched the 2024/25 festive season road safety campaign at the Mariental/Aranos road junction traffic checkpoint on Monday. The campaign is aimed at saving lives by reducing road accidents and traffic violations during…

Rundu re-elected Gabriel Kanyanga as its mayor at a council meeting on Monday. Kanyanga has been serving as Rundu mayor since 2020. Four out of the seven councillors in the town council are from Swapo. Johanna Kakondo was re-elected as…

Gibeon in the Hardap region will soon open its first fuel station, addressing a long-standing need for fuel services in the area. Sharon Bezuidenthoudt, the chairperson of the Gibeon Village Council, on Tuesday said the facility will open early next…

Eight homesteads at the settlement of Katwitwi in the Kavango West region were destroyed during a storm on Wednesday. Regional police chief inspector Raimbert Muronga has confirmed the incident, saying it occurred around 14h00. Heavy rains accompanied by strong wind…

Botswana will soon join Belgium as a verification and certification hub for rough diamond exports to Group of Seven (G7) nations, its presidency said yesterday. Following a G7 ban on Russian diamonds in January, Antwerp was selected in March as…