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VP urges forgiveness for genocide pain

Ester Mbathera  Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called on the nation to embrace forgiveness as a path to healing and unity in the aftermath of the 1904–1908 Nama and Herero genocide. She made t...
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‘Laws alone won’t end GBV’-  Pickering

Ester Mbathera  The executive director in the Office of the Prime Minister, Gladice Pickering, says laws alone are not enough to deal with the root causes of gender-based violence, rape, and domest...

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MEFT outlaws drones in Etosha 

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has announced a complete ban on drones within Etosha National Park, citing escalating security concerns linked to rhino poaching. ...
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IPC calls for reform of labour-hire practices

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Member of Parliament Elvis Lizazi has criticised the continued exploitation of workers through labour hire companies, calling it a "lingerin...
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High Court reinstates school hostel food supply tender

Niël Terblanché A looming crisis over food shortages at government school hostels in six regions has been averted following a High Court decision setting aside the cancellation of a multi-billion-d...
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Manwu enters transition as GS moves on to parliament

Hetta-Maria Amutenja  The Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (Manwu) has entered a transition phase as its general secretary, Justina Jonas, gradually steps back from daily operations to focus...
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Auditor flags missing records in Otjozondjupa Council

Allexer Namundjembo  A report by Auditor General Junias Kandjeke has uncovered significant gaps in financial reporting at the Otjozondjupa Regional Council, including missing payment vouchers and d...
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Police urge public to put safety first during Easter weekend

Niël Terblanché As thousands are preparing to travel home or to a holiday destination over the Easter long weekend, the Namibian Police have called on motorists to exercise caution and adhere to sa...

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PPS members to share N$5.59bn

CHAMWE KAIRA  Pension fund PPS South Africa has said its members in Namibia should again be pleased with the profits that were generated for them. This year, the company allocated a record-high ...
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Green hydrogen plant reaching commissioning stage

The Cleanergy Solutions Namibia, a joint venture between the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group and CMB.TECH is developing a green hydrogen production plant in the Erongo region. The Hydrogen Dune c...
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Standard Bank in position to fund oil projects

CHAMWE KAIRA  Simonis Storm Securities has said if exploration in the Orange Basin moves to large-scale production, Standard Bank Namibia has established relationships with key upstream players tha...
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Andrada announces Uis exploration drilling results

CHAMWE KAIRA  Andrada Mining Limited has announced initial drill results from 13 proximal pegmatites located within the Uis Tin Mine licence area (ML134) in Namibia’s Erongo Region. The company ...
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Air cargo key to supply chain resilience

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized the vital role of air cargo in maintaining global supply chain resilience and called on governments and industry to remain focused on deli...
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Geopolitical risks raising concerns about financial stability

Global geopolitical risks remain elevated, raising concerns about their potential impact on economic and financial stability. Shocks such as wars, diplomatic tensions, or terrorism can disrupt cros...