ARAF trade fair opens in Usakos

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The Amalgamated Rotational Annual Festival (ARAF) trade fair officially opened at Usakos, with the government reiterating its commitment to support and address challenges faced by micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Otjimbingwe primary computer lab empowers community

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A computer lab at Otjimbingwe Primary School is adding value to the lives of learners and community members.

When the school principal of Otjimbingwe Primary was appointed in 2019, he realised that there was only one computer available for the use of learners.

Home Affairs denies biometric chip implants for e-ID

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The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) has assured the nation that the electronic Identity (e-ID) card will not require biometric chips to be injected into their bodies.

The ministry said the e-ID is a physical card, which is safe, inclusive, and will minimise fraud.

Home Affairs Ministry promotes E-ID in Erongo

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The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security is in the Erongo Region with an awareness campaign about the electronic identity system.

The ministry, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme, is visiting Otjimbingwe to further strengthen community partnerships.

Walvis Bay rural councillor charged with fraud

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Walvis Bay Rural constituency councillor Florian Donatus has been charged with fraud and money laundering.

According to a police report, the Independent Patriots for Change councillor was arrested on Monday and will appear in the Swakopmund Magistrates' Court tomorrow.

EU commits to clean future for Namibia

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The European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Sikela, said the EU will continue to invest in a sustainable and clean future for Namibia.

The commissioner visited the Towards an Inclusive Design of the Renewable Energy Transition (TIDRET) project at Swakopmund.

SADC strengthens info sharing against illegal fishing

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Information exchange among SADC countries is key in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.

 A workshop at Walvis Bay brought together Namibia, Angola, and South Africa to improve interagency collaboration and risk assessment of fishing vessels.

Daures village breaks ground for low-carbon fertiliser plant

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The Dâures Green Hydrogen Village in the Erongo Region is constructing an ammonium sulphate plant, which will produce fertiliser for the local and international markets.

The Dâures Green Hydrogen Village is located about 90 kilometres from Uis.

Namport commissions new harbour cranes

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The Namibian Ports Authority (NamPort) commissioned three mobile harbour cranes at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz to address service disruptions due to old equipment breakdowns.