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Fishrot accused approach Mbumba not re-appoint Acting Judge Chinhengo

Ester Mbathera Three of the accused persons in the Fishrot corruption scandal have written to President Nangolo Mbumba expressing concerns about the constitutionality of the appointment and any po...
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Politicians call for presidential debate

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Maximillian Katjimune, a Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) member of parliament added his voice to the call for a public debate between candidates in the presidential race that ...

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Namibian Phala Phala suspect sentenced to 20 years imprisonment in South Africa

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namibian citizen, Urbanus Shaumbwako, who is one of five individuals accused of breaking into the Phala Phala farmhouse of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, has been hand...
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Namibia’s Largest Museum Set to Anchor in Lüderitz

Lüderitz is currently in full preparation to open the long-awaited maritime museum that will bear witness to Namibia's commitment to preserving and showcasing its maritime heritage. The museum wil...
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NUDO bans slate politics ahead of elective congress

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Those contesting for the National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) presidency at the party’s upcoming elective congress, are not allowed to campaign individually but will ha...
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Walvis Bay council passed a motion to end RedForce agreement

Martin Endjala The Walvis Bay Municipal Council, during an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday, passed an unopposed motion to terminate its contract with RedForce Debt Management with immediate effec...
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Rundu’s debt dilemma hampers infrastructure development

Niël Terblanché Rundu Town Council is under significant pressure to improve its infrastructure while addressing substantial financial liabilities to its residents and utility companies due to esca...
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Several tourists injured in serious bus accident

Niël TerblanchéEmergency service from Swakopmund and Walvis Bay on Wednesday rushed to the scene of a mass casualty motor vehicle accident that occurred on the road into the Kuiseb River Canyon.Chief...

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Oil and gas driving Lüderitz air route

CHAMWE KAIRA FlyNamibia says oil and gas exploration is becoming increasingly important for its operations with Lüderitz at the centre of it all. General manager, Nerine Uys said the oil and ga...
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Q1 diamond production stood at 600 000 carats

Namibia’s diamond production for the first quarter ended 31 March, reached 600 000 carats and remained largely unchanged compared to the same period in 2023. The Bank of Namibia said in the March ...
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Railway regulator on the cards

The establishment of the Namibia Railway Safety Regulator (NRSR) is important in enhancing the safety and efficiency of the railway network. The NRSR will play a pivotal oversight role in ensuring...
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Langer Heinrich to export after six-year closure

Paladin Energy CEO, Ian Purdy said has said after a period of nearly six years of care and maintenance, returning the Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) in the Erongo Region to commercial production was an i...
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Mines employed 18 189 in 2023

Total direct employment in the mining industry increased by 12,6% in 2023 to 18 189, from 16 147 in 2022. Zebra Kasete, President of the Chamber of Mines of Namibia attributed the increase to the ...
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Trustco shares change hands

Trustco Group Holdings Limited has entered into an agreement with Riskowitz Value Fund LP to acquire 1 135 shares in Legal Shield Holdings Limited from RVF through issuing new Trustco shares to the s...