Otjiwarongo: Residents of Otjiwarongo should expect to pay more for their monthly municipality bills as of 01 July 2026. Otjiwarongo Mayor, Leonard Simushi, announced that the municipality rates and taxes on properties, solid waste, sewage services, a…
Rehoboth: Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called on Namibians, particularly the youth, to engage with the histories and cultural commemorations of different communities as a means of strengthening national unity and preserving the country’s collectiv…
Katima mulilo: Outgoing Zambezi Regional Commander of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol), Commissioner Andreas Shilelo, has proposed the acquisition of horses for use along the ‘porous’ Zambezi border with neighbouring countries as part of efforts to …
Juan Pepa and Felipe Morenés-Botín, Co-Founders and Managing Partners of Stoneshield Capital LUXEMBOURG, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stoneshield Capital is the second-largest shareholder in Meliá Hotels International (“Meliá”) with a 9.5% stake, and Juan Pepa, co-founder of Stoneshield, has been appointed to Meliá’s Board of Directors. The appointment reflects Stoneshield’s intention to act […]
Ohangwena: Ohangwena Region Governor, Kadiva Hamutumwa, has called on healthcare workers in the region to strengthen professionalism and accountability in public health facilities, emphasizing that quality healthcare depends on discipline, teamwork, a…
Windhoek: The One Economy Foundation hosted a media summit focused on educating journalists on ethical reporting practices related to gender-based violence (GBV), sexual and reproductive health issues, and mental health. The event underscored the crit…
Windhoek: The Namibia University of Science and Technology continues to play a critical role in advancing Namibia’s socio-economic development by producing graduates equipped with practical skills, innovation and research capabilities, President Netum…
Windhoek: The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC), Sanet Steenkamp, has called on all stakeholders to create an environment where the media can operate freely and transparently without restraint. Steenkamp made…
Ondjungulume: The Namibian Police Force in the Omusti Region is investigating a tragic incident in which a 38-year-old disabled woman from Ondjungulume village lost her life in a house fire. The fire reportedly broke out on Thursday afternoon, alleged…
Katima mulilo: Namibian Police Force Deputy Inspector for Operations, Major General Elias Mutota, has urged the new Zambezi Regional Commander, Commissioner Julia Iuze Sakuwa-Neo, to continue building on the success of her predecessors and remain vigi…
Six women recognized for advancing leadership, innovation, and growth across Europe’s convenience retail and mobility sectors HAMBURG, Germany, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Retail Marketeers today announced the 2026 recipients of the European Female Leaders in Convenience Awards, an awards program presented by PDI Technologies for the second consecutive year. The awards honor six exceptional women whose […]
VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today launched its new community campaign, “Bitget Fan Story: UEX Through Your Eyes,” inviting eligible users worldwide to share their Bitget journey on social media for a chance to claim a share of a prize pool worth up to 100,000 USDT, […]
Bengaluru, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shell Foundation, Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME), and Amazon Saheli today announced a new program to empower low-income, home-based women entrepreneurs across India. The initiative aims to help women-led small businesses that are part of GAME’s network increase their income and build more sustainable enterprises. Women entrepreneurs […]
New global survey reveals gap between employee feedback and action as Workvivo introduces Seer as a standalone solution, with industry veteran Justin Black at the helm CORK, Ireland, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Workvivo by Zoom today announced Seer by Workvivo, a new standalone platform built on its market-leading Employee Insights capabilities, marking the evolution of its […]
Windhoek: The Chamber of Mines of Namibia announced the appointment of Fabian Shaanika as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from May 1, 2026. This decision follows the retirement of the outgoing CEO, Veston Malango, and aims to ensure a smoot…
