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Martin Endjala Hundreds of landless Walvis Bay residents are preparing to submit applications for land. This is an initiative launched by the Walvis Bay Backyard Tenants Group, who say they want to purchase Portion 23 of Farm 37 near Dune 7. According to a public notice inviting those who live in backyard shacks who were left out to become beneficiaries of Portion 19, well known as Extension 6 of Green Valley. “We are going to apply to the Walvis Bay Municipality to purchase portion 23 of farm 37,” read the notice. The group leader, Festus Immanuel, said they are a…

Stefanus Nashama The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has cautioned the public to disregard a poster depicting men with a rainbow flag that is associated with the LGBTQ+ community. On Monday, the party issued a warning to those who reproduced its communication material. “The IPC noted with concern that members of the public are defacing IPC communication posters by imposing and reproducing communication material depicting the logo of the party. We hereby issue a stern warning to those culprits to cease doing so with immediate effect,” stated the party. The poster bearing the party's logo is being circulated on social…

Niël Terblanché The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund donated three pieces of medical equipment, valued at N$1.1 million, to the Windhoek Central Hospital on Friday. According to Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, the MVA Fund’s Chief Executive Officer, the contribution is expected to enhance the hospital’s capacity to provide high-quality care to its patients. The donated equipment includes an intensive care unit (ICU) monitor, a diathermy unit, and a suction machine. Each piece of equipment plays a vital role in ensuring patient safety and improving the overall effectiveness of medical interventions at the hospital. The ICU Monitor is designed to enable healthcare professionals…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The National Council chairperson, Lukas Muha has urged his fellow lawmakers to consider prioritising the review and passage of four bills that have been passed and referred to them by the National Assembly. Muha made these remarks during the National Council opening session in Windhoek at Parliament on Monday. The bills are the Electoral Amendment Bill, the Marriage Bill, the Property Practitioners Bill and the Road Fund Administration Amendment Bill. He said the house should also consider eight National Council Standing Committee reports and two inter-parliamentary cluster reports in accordance with Article 74(2) read together with Article 59(3).…

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The minister of environment, forestry and tourism (MEFT), Pohamba Shifeta, has urged the travel and tourism sector to improve its customer service. Speaking at the launch of the 2023 Annual Tourist Statistical Report, Shifeta highlighted the importance of trained staff to enhance service quality. "I have met some clients complaining about our service and that we need to look at our services. I call upon the industry players to train our staff, as these are the staff that can make it or break it," said Shifeta. He emphasised the need for better coaching, not just in public service…

Niël Terblanché Namibia is hosting the first African Preparatory Meeting (APM26-1) for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26) and the second African Preparatory Meeting for the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25). The meeting organised by the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) started on Monday in Windhoek. Emma Theofelus, the Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), at the opening of the meeting, stressed the significance of these preparatory meetings. Theofelus highlighted that the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference and the World Telecommunication Development Conference are crucial for setting strategic goals and priorities in telecommunications and ICT development, especially for…

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) recently concluded a four-day performance review workshop in Oshakati, culminating in a visit to the Etunda Green Scheme Irrigation Project. This visit aimed to familiarise the ministry’s management with various projects within the northern communal areas. Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, the MAWLR’s executive director, emphasised the importance of exposing management to these projects. “It was important to bring the managers here, most of them who are sitting in other regions, to see how other regions are faring and also those who are sitting in Windhoek, so that they know the impact…

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) issued a public notification on Friday to clarify the status of exporting weaners (young cattle) to South Africa and the importation of livestock feed from the same country. According to John Shoopala, acting chief veterinary officer, the exportation of live cattle to South Africa has not been halted, as per rumours circulating on social media. “Anyone who wishes to export live cattle to SA should apply for the South African veterinary permit,” he said in the notice. Shoopala added that Namibia continues to allow the importation of fully processed…

Niël Terblanché The Diaz wind farm near Luderitz has a total capacity of 44 megawatts (MW) and is scheduled for commissioning in July 2025. Construction of the farm started in 2023 and is being developed by InnoVent, a company specialising in the installation and operation of wind and solar farms in France and Africa. According to a statement issued by the company, the Diaz wind farm, with its eleven turbines, will boost Namibia’s renewable energy capacity. “With an annual production of over 230 GWh of green electricity, the Diaz wind farm will represent 5 to 6% of Namibia’s electricity consumption…