Windhoek: A 28-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly killing his pregnant wife during a domestic dispute at Toyota village in the Tondoro Constituency of the Kavango West Region. The Namibian Police Force’s spokesperson for the Kavang…
Ottawa: The Canadian government on Wednesday announced some restrictive trade measures and domestic incentives to ensure its own steel producers better access to the domestic market.
According to Namibia Press Agency, effective Dec. 26 of this year, …
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed new ambassadors to several countries, following a decision by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, an official statement announced on Wednesday.
Accord…
Guwahati: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced its approval of a 398.8-million-U.S.-dollar loan to assist Assam, India, in transforming its healthcare and medical education frameworks. The project is aimed at modernizing key medical institutions…
Swakopmund: Residents of Swakopmund and Arandis shared their expectations and hopes as they cast their ballots in the ongoing Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections. Some residents highlighted the need for improved service delivery, youth e…
Nkurenkuru: The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN)’s Returning Officer for the Nkurenkuru Constituency, Pankratius Kawana, on Wednesday reported a smooth voting process with minimal challenges during the ongoing Regional Council and Local Authority…
Windhoek: Chinese stocks closed mixed on Wednesday with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.15 percent to 3,864.18 points. The Shenzhen Component Index closed 1.02 percent higher at 12,907.83 points.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the …
Opuwo: Voting in Opuwo concluded smoothly on Wednesday evening, with Kunene Regional Electoral Officer, Mike Nganjone, saying the polling process progressed without major challenges throughout the day. Nganjone noted that a few technical glitches were…
Ohangwena: Former Governor of the Ohangwena Region, Usko Nghaamwa, has expressed disappointment with the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) for not making provision for shade for voters, especially for the elderly. Nghaamwa, shortly after casting h…
Khomasdal: After a strong early-morning turnout, voter numbers gradually declined across several Khomasdal Constituency polling stations in the Khomas Region on Wednesday, as temperatures rose, election officials have said.
According to Namibia Pres…
Medan: 13 people have died after floods and landslides struck seven regencies and cities in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province, the Provincial Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) said Wednesday. Sri Wahyuni Pancasilawati, head of emergency handling, equ…
Windhoek: Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) president Dr Panduleni Itula has urged Namibians to prioritize their participation in the Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections, emphasizing that these elections have a significant impact on …
Oshikoto: The Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections in the Oshikoto Region continued to run smoothly with minimal disruptions by midday on Wednesday. Speaking at Ontananga Combined School in the Olukonda Constituency, the Namibian Police F…
Matende: Matende Village residents Maria Chihinga (26) and Elizabeth Mulekesa (32), who cast their votes at Mupini Primary School on Wednesday, said that they hope the incoming councillor will prioritise improving water infrastructure in their area. M…
Kunduz: A new water supply network has started construction in Afghanistan’s northern Kunduz province in a bid to enhance clean water access for rural communities, the country’s Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development said in a statement on W…
