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Geingob calls for unity, solidarity and action to achieve Agenda 2030

Niël Terblanché Dr Hage Geingob, the President of Namibia, delivered an ardent address at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) where he laid out a blueprint for a more inclusive and ...

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Venaani takes issue with Geingob’s genocide remarks

Stefanus Nashama McHenry Venaani, the leader of Namibia's official opposition party, the Popular Democratic Movement, has taken issue with comments made by President Hage Geingob on the topic of t...
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Namibia projected to be Africa’s emerging millionaires’ hub

Martin Endjala According to the New World Health report, Namibia is fast gaining recognition as Africa's emerging millionaire hub, owing to its favourable fiscal environment marked by low tax rate...
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The provision of housing is key to addressing the dire need for social justice

Martin Endjala Utaara Mootu, a Member of Parliament from the Landless People’s Movement, emphasized the urgent need to reshape housing provision to further social justice, as stipulated in the Nam...
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Judge Moses Chinhengo appointed to preside over Fishrot trial

Niël Terblanché Namibia's dedication to fairness and impartiality in its legal proceedings saw to it that Justice Moses Chinhengo was inaugurated as Acting Judge of the High Court of Namibia this ...
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N$26 million allocated for SASSCAL headquarters construction

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Namibia has earmarked N$26 million for the construction of the headquarters for the Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (S...
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President asks for the mobilisation of US$30 billion for water investment by 2030

Martin Enjala President Hage Geingob has urged the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa to mobilise US$30 billion annually for water investments by 2030. Speaking at t...

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Shifeta calls for action to achieve sustainable forest management

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Pohamba Shifeta, the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, highlighted the multifaceted challenges facing Namibia’s forests and emphasized the urgent need for collec...
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The Windhoek Observer Launches WhatsApp NewsBot

Windhoek, Namibia – September 20, 2023 – The Windhoek Observer, a leading newspaper in Namibia, announced the launch of its innovative WhatsApp NewsBot, becoming the first newspaper in Namibia and on...
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Gondwana Collection takes action amidst surge in crimes against tourist

Niël Terblanché Amidst a concerning uptick in criminal activities targeting international tourists, Gondwana Collection Namibia has launched the “Tourism Heroes” campaign. This initiative, in p...
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High seas disrupt cargo deliveries and strand tourists in Namibia

Niël Terblanché Severe weather and high seas conditions have caused chaos along the coastlines of several Southern African countries over the past few days. Maersk, a leading international ship...
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Trans-Kalahari Railway to move 14 million tons per annum

Chamwe Kaira The proposed Trans-Kalahari Railway, slated for construction between Namibia and Botswana, is anticipated to facilitate the transportation of 14 million tons annually in its inaugural...
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Elevated fuel cost to fuel inflation

According to Simonis Storm, the surge in fuel prices is anticipated to trigger a rise in inflation in Namibia. This increase in fuel costs could result in higher transportation expenses, a significan...