Fishermen protest over Quotas, job insecurity

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Fishermen from Etosha Fishing and Talent Tide have petitioned the Ministry of Fisheries to express their dissatisfaction with their employment conditions.

Minister Hengari sets effective land utilisation as key priority

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The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Mac Albert Hengari, has emphasised that land reform in Namibia is not just about land redistribution, citing that effective land utilisation will be a key focus during his tenure.

CPBN launches bidders' education campaign

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The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has raised concerns about the challenges faced by bidders, particularly those who are disqualified for reasons that could have easily been rectified, preventing them from advancing to the financial stage of the bid evaluation process. 

Palestinian Advisor rejects Trump’s Gaza relocation plan

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Palestinian Presidential Advisor Dr. Riyad Malki rejected the proposal by President Donald Trump to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to East African Arab countries, including Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland. 

Mining sector declined in 2024 compared to 2023

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The mining and quarrying sector saw a 1.2 percent decline in real value added in 2024, compared to a 19.3 percent increase in 2023.

As reflected in the 2024 National Accounts publication, this slowdown was mainly due to a 3,7 percent drop in diamond mining, driven by weakened global demand.

President Nangolo Mbumba bids farewell to the presidency

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A new chapter in Namibia's history was written as former President Nangolo Mbumba, a steady force over the past year, officially handed over the reins of power to Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the first woman to hold the highest office in Namibia. 

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn in as Namibia’s First Female President

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as Namibia's first female President this morning. 

Right from the onset, she took a stand to forge the nation forward, receiving a standing ovation in recognition of the women leaders who have paved the way.