Swakopmund:President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibian businesses to invest in value addition, manufacturing, and emerging industries to accelerate economic diversification and create sustainable employment. Speaking at the official openin…
Windhoek:The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has reported the collection of net revenue amounting to N$42.4 billion by September 30, 2026. This figure represents 51.4% of the agency’s N$82.6 billion target for the 2026/27 financial year.
According to…
Nkurenkuru:Kavango West has successfully vaccinated 55,356 cattle in its latest campaign against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), achieving a 77 percent coverage rate. However, the efforts continue to face challenges due to operational constraints.
Acc…
Sesriem:Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) employees at Sesriem in the Hardap Region continue to reside in tents nearly 11 months after a fire destroyed their housing, with no clear timeline for when permanent structures will be built.
According to NAMP…
Windhoek:The Namibian government has adjusted its mining revenue forecasts for the 2026/27 fiscal year, reducing expectations for mining company tax and royalties from N$6.1 billion to N$5.2 billion. This revision was announced by Finance Minister Eri…
Windhoek:Namibia is grappling with an increasing number of cancer cases, with 4,205 new cases reported in 2024. Despite this surge, the country still lacks a national cancer control plan, raising concerns about the management and prevention of the dis…
Okahandja:A chickenpox outbreak has been confirmed at the Okahandja Police Station holding cells, with 75 inmates testing positive for the disease.
According to NAMPA, the Otjozondjupa Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Philip Hidengwa, verifie…
Accra:Hardap A wildfire that ignited in the Daweb Constituency of the Hardap Region on Monday has rapidly spread to the Gibeon Constituency, devastating approximately 15,000 hectares of land and posing a significant threat to grazing resources in comm…
Mariental:The Hardap Region has introduced its first Senior Primary Schools Spelling Bee Competition as part of a strategic initiative to enhance academic performance. This effort is underlined by a five-year turnaround plan aimed at revitalizing educ…
Washington:U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday hinted at the possibility of renewed military strikes against Iran, suggesting the United States could potentially seize all of Iran’s oil or even take over the entire country.
According to NAMPA, Tru…
Windhoek:The government plans to establish an interim board for the National Youth Council (NYC) by the end of October 2026. This move aims to prepare for the council’s General Assembly, which faced disruptions earlier this year.
According to NAMPA,…
El Gouna:Egypt’s ninth El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) concluded with the Egyptian film “Safe Exit” winning the top prize at the closing ceremony on Friday evening. The film, directed by Mohammed Hammad, was awarded the Golden Star for Best Feature Film….
Stuttgart:Borussia Monchengladbach achieved their first Bundesliga victory of the season with a 3-2 comeback against VfB Stuttgart, guided by the inspirational performance of Wael Mohya. This win on Friday helped Gladbach avoid setting an unwanted rec…
Munich:Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was hospitalized after collapsing during a training session involving the club’s reserve team. The incident occurred on Friday, and the Bundesliga leaders have confirmed the situation.
According to NAMPA, t…
Colombo:The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million program to enhance social protection, economic inclusion, and resilience among the poor and elderly in Sri Lanka. This initiative aims to bolster livelihood and employment opportunit…
