President Nandi-Ndaitwah celebrates 73rd birthday

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has turned 73 years old today.

The staff of the Presidency says the nation celebrates not only the President's birthday but also her remarkable achievements and the milestones of an exceptional woman who continues to inspire Namibia, Africa, and the world at large. 

Ovambanderu commemorates 100 years of migration

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The movement of the Ovambanderu community to Aminuis was not a retreat; rather, it represented a quest for survival and was driven by Hiangonda Nguvauva, a grandson of Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva. 

Erongo RED launches Mobile App for easier access to services

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The Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor, Erongo RED, has launched a mobile application that allows customers to buy electricity, pay their accounts, report faults, and access key services anytime.

A Namibian software designer developed the mobile application under an agreement with the MTC.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah takes over Mines and Energy Ministry

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her decision to assume responsibility for the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy is aimed at ensuring stability, a renewed focus, and a stronger sense of purpose.

However, she emphasised that the success of the Ministry does not depend on a single individual.

Tsandi Market opens doors for SMEs

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The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development has commended the Tsandi Village Council for empowering vendors and SME traders.

GIZ hosts finance innovation talks

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GIZ, along with the Probats II-Competency-Based Economies and Namibia Investment and Finance Agriculture Financial Sector Programme Design Lab, organised a two-day meeting with various groups to promote financial innovation that is inclusive and sustainable.

Government, industry urged to collaborate on skills

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Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare is calling on government and industry to unite in purpose and partnership through skills development.

He was speaking at the Toyota Training Centre Inauguration in Windhoek.

Toddler drowns in trench at keetmanshoop

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A three-year-old girl, Monica Klaaste, drowned in a water-filled trench at the Keetmanshoop |Gereres informal settlement.

According to the police, Monica was playing when she fell into the wastewater-filled trench located near the residential area.

MVA Fund CEO calls for action on road carnage

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The Chief Executive Officer of the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, has called for immediate action to stop the bloodshed on the country's roads.

She revealed that this year, Namibia's road deaths have increased by 12%, a trend which she described as worrying.

Road deaths, crashes surge in Namibia

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Namibia has recorded a sharp increase in road-related deaths and crashes this year, according to the latest year-to-date crash statistics released today.

The figures were released today by NamPol's Head of Traffic Law Enforcement, Commissioner Petrus Swartz.