Daily Archives: Sep 4, 2024

Chinese Envoy to UN Urges Prevention of Further Humanitarian Tragedy in West Bank

UNITED NATIONS — In a stark warning to the international community, Geng Shuang, China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, emphasized the urgency of preventing a humanitarian crisis in the West Bank similar to that in Gaza. Acco...

Namibia-China Relations to Strengthen Further, Says Speaker Katjavivi

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY — In an interview with Xinhua, Peter Katjavivi, Speaker of Namibia's National Assembly, expressed optimism about the future of Namibia-China relations, predicting continued growth and strengthening ties between the two nations. Acc...

NFCPT Donates N$300,000 to Support Construction of Ondangwa Stadium

ONDANGWA — The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) contributed N$300,000 towards the construction of the new state-of-the-art sports stadium in Ondangwa, a move aimed at boosting sports infrastructure in the region. According to Namibia...

Minister Uutoni Expresses Frustration with Non-Cooperative Local Councilors

WINDHOEK — Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, has voiced his growing impatience with certain local authority councilors who are prioritizing internal conflicts over service delivery to their communities. According to Namibia Pr...

Namibia Seeks Enhanced Economic Ties with Indonesia, Ambassador Diamonds Extends Call for Collaboration

BALI — Herman Pule Diamonds, Namibia's Non-Resident Ambassador to Indonesia, has called on Indonesian industry leaders to partner with Namibia in various sectors to boost both economic and social progress in their countries. This appeal was made durin...

MP Nico Smit Criticizes Public Gatherings Bill as Regressive

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY — During a session in the National Assembly on Monday, Member of Parliament Nico Smit strongly criticized the Public Gatherings Bill, labeling it a throwback to the repressive era of apartheid. According to Namibia Press Agency, a ...

SPWC to Publish Book on Women’s Contributions to Namibia’s History

OTJIWARONGO — The Swapo Party Women's Council (SPWC) is set to publish a book early in 2025 detailing the pivotal role of women in Namibia’s liberation struggle and their ongoing contributions to national development. The announcement was made at a me...

Police Seek Help to Locate Six Escapees from Omuthiya Holding Cells

OSHIKOTO REGION — In an early morning breakout, six suspects managed to escape from the Omuthiya Police Station's holding cells, prompting an urgent call from local authorities for public assistance in their recapture. According to Namibia Press Age...

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Namibian Athletes Secure Spots at Tokyo Deaflympics

Windhoek: Several athletes have qualified to represent Namibia at the Deaflympics scheduled for Tokyo, Japan, from 15 to 26 November 2025. The qualifying events took place at the National Youth Service (NYS) Centre in Rietfontein, Otjozondjupa Region,...
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Twenty Seven Magistrate Positions to Be Filled in 2025/26, Announces Minister Immanuel

Windhoek: The Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel, has announced the appointment of 27 magistrates by the Office of the Judiciary during the 2025/26 financial year. This announcement was made in the National Assembly last week as p...

Hangula Calls for Inclusion of Ex-Air Namibia Staff in New National Airline

Windhoek: Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Member of Parliament, Vaino Hangula, has called on Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, to include former Air Namibia employees in the process of establishing and operating a new national airline. ...

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