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By: Ludorf Iyambo Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the country’s national development agenda through sustainable socio-economic investments. This came to light during the company’s 30th anniversary celebration held in Windhoek on Monday. MTC Managing Director Licky Erastus said the company has always been committed to helping the country grow and is now focusing more on innovation to create a lasting impact on society. “While we are […]

By: Petrus Amutenya WINDHOEK – The Ministry of Works and Transport, in collaboration with the Roads Authority, has announced the successful completion and official opening of the newly constructed two-lane bypass road between Windhoek and Rehoboth along the B1 highway. The bypass, designed to ease traffic flow and improve road safety between the two towns and southern Namibia, is now fully operational. Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi officiated […]

Namcor filling station in Soweto, Katutura Five armed robbers targeted the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) filling station in Soweto, Katutura on Monday morning, making off with approximately N$100,000. While the criminals managed to escape in a getaway vehicle, police quickly apprehended one suspect at the scene. Namcor’s Manager of Marketing, Communication, and Public Relations, Paulo Coelho, shared an update on the incident. Manager of Marketing, Communication, and Public […]

  President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Dr. Emma Kantema, to head a special Task Force following the tragic killings of three minors in Okahandja. Providing an update on government efforts, Dr. Kantema announced a series of safety, security, and psychosocial support measures aimed at restoring stability in the community and ensuring the protection of learners and residents. Minister of Gender Equality and Child […]

By: Envaalde Matheus Former agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein says the N$561 million allocated for green schemes is a positive move, but it’s not enough to make agriculture a strong, job-creating sector in Namibia’s economy. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah revealed during her first State of the Nation Address (SONA) that she aims to strengthen food production and reduce Namibia’s reliance on imports, particularly from South Africa. Speaking to News on One, Schlettwein […]

By: Ludorf Iyambo Independent Patriot for Change (IPC) shadow minister of gender equality and child welfare, Lillian Lutuhezi, has criticised President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for appointing former Minister Mac Hengari despite ongoing criminal investigations. Lutuhezi said Nandi-Ndaitwah’s decision either shows a disregard for the safety of women or catastrophic incompetence in the vetting process. “If the President was aware, it constitutes an unimaginable breach of public trust. If she was not, […]

(Contributed Photo) By: Jackson Kunatela Two people died on Saturday after being struck by lightning in Zambezi Region. A Zambian man, identified as Musipili Katembo, died on the spot, while Katenda Ednar succumbed to her injuries at home after being discharged from the hospital. According to the police incident report, Katembo had brought water to three people sitting under a tree when it started to rain. After placing the water […]

By: Envaalde Matheus President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed TotalEnergies’ plan to invest in the country’s energy sector. CEO Patrick Pouyanné asked Nandi-Ndaitwah to start formal discussions on large-scale oil, gas, and renewable energy projects. The President’s State of the Nation Address on Thursday emphasised the importance of foreign investment in driving national progress. Nandi-Ndaitwah described the TotalEnergies plan as timely and aligned with the nation’s development goals. “The sector in […]