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Freelance journalist Frans Koolike has announced that he will be running for the upcoming Presidential elections as an independent candidate.Koolike who is also a leadership consultant joins the race along the likes of Job Amupanda and Ally Angula.

The minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, is expected to appoint environmental officers on Friday at the ministry's headquarters in Windhoek.This is in accordance with the Environmental Management Act (EMA), Act no. 7 of 2007, which promotes the sustainable management of the environment and the use of natural resources.“Given the growing number of environmental crimes regulated under Section 27 of the EMA and the limited staff complement of the Directorate of Environmental Affairs (DEA), the is activating Section 18 of EMA which gives the minister powers to appoint Environmental Officers as he or she considers necessary to carry…

Shakwa Nyambe Managing Partner of SNC Incorporated, has been appointed as the President-Elect of the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN) for the period of 2024 -2025.His appointment was confirmed at the AIEN Board of Directors meeting held on the 10th of June 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. This will pave the way for him to become the Substantive President of the AIEN for the period 2025-2026.Nyambe said his appointment acknowledges his exceptional leadership and extensive expertise within the global energy sector, and his contributions to educational and networking programs as well as the development of model contracts for the energy…

Jandre Dippenaar has been found guilty on six charges of murder in the Swakopmund Regonal Court. Magistrate Gaynor Paulton also found Dippenaar guilty on the charge of reckless and negligent driving as well as on a charge of operating a vehicle without a valid driver's license. The charges stem from a horrific car crash that occurred near Henties Bay at the end of 2014. The crash claimed the lives of six people. The convicted person and Antonia Joschko were the only survivors.

President Nangolo Mbumba has instructed the Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, and the Minister of Higher Education, Training and Innovation, Itah Kandjii-Murangi to work with relevant stakeholders to address the issue of private schools not teaching indigenous languages while teaching foreign languages.This information was disclosed in a letter sent to Job Amupanda, the leader of Affirmative Repositioning, on Thursday.“His Excellency has taken note of the proposal of the government to implement indigenous languages in both public and private schools,” states the letter.Reporter: Stefanus Nashama

Namibia Wildlife Resorts Chief Executive Officer Matthias Ngwangwama, was yesterday robbed while hiking in the Auasblick area in Windhoek.The robbers took his cellphone and vehicle.NWR's spokesperson, Nelson Ashipala confirmed this today."Fortunately, the vehicle has since been recovered in Katutura and he is currently in a stable condition. We are grateful that he was not physically harmed," said Ashipala.Ashipala called on the public and the media to respect Ngwangwama and his family privacy.Stating that further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.Report: Martin Endjala

Vice-president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah believes that in addition to the main economic sector namely; mining, fishing, tourism and agriculture.There is a need to include sport and creative industry as an engine of economic growth and social development.She said this at the 2024 TechNovation Social on Wednesday in Windhoek.She said the creative industry has the potential to create jobs in particular for the youth."Therefore, investing in these industries is not just about preserving our past, it is about building a brighter economic future for all Namibians," said the VP.Report: Martin Endjala.

The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has expressed concern regarding the Zambian Cabinet's decision on Tuesday to recall 100 megawatts (MW) of electricity from the export market.The party’s Secretary for Information and Publicity, Hidipo Hamata said this move by Zesco, Zambia's state-owned power utility, is expected to impact Namibia's energy security and economic stability significantly.Namibia imports 180MW of electricity from ZambiaHamata urged the Namibian government to explore additional power imports from South Africa and Angola, called for diplomatic engagement with Zambia to seek a phased reduction in power exports and recommended convening an emergency energy summit to devise a comprehensive strategy.Reporter:…