Rio Grande Do Sul: The death toll from this week’s torrential rains and flooding in Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to three, with one person still missing, civil defense authorities said Friday.
According to Namibia Press Ag…
St. Petersburg: Despite the intricate situation surrounding Iran, Russia continues to prioritize the Bushehr nuclear reactor project, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced during the plenary session of the 28th St. Petersburg International Econom…
Windhoek: The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has reported an increase in pedestrian-related road incidents across Namibia, with crashes, injuries, and fatalities all showing a concerning increase compared to the same period last year.
According t…
Lima: Peru’s Central Reserve Bank (BCRP) has lowered its 2025 growth forecast from 3.2 to 3.1 percent, citing weaker-than-expected performance in the metallic mining sector. BCRP President Julio Velarde announced the revision on Friday during the pres…
Windhoek: Health officials in the Kunene Region are actively engaged in providing health education campaigns while equally conducting assessments and raising awareness in the region amidst the cholera outbreak.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the…
New York: U.S. stocks finished mixed on Friday over the deepening Iran-Israel conflict and speculation about whether the United States will become directly involved. Markets were volatile throughout the session, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average i…
Budapest: In the gold medal battle between two first-timers, it was Georgia who lifted the trophy in the mixed team event by winning 4-1 over South Korea at the 2025 World Judo Championships at the Papp Laszlo Arena here on Friday.
According to Nami…
Aroab: Kharas Governor, Aletha Frederick, handed over equipment and seeds valued at N.dollars 85,573 to beneficiaries in Aroab, Berseba, and Snyfontein, a donation from Mefuta Enterprise. Frederick highlighted the role of agriculture as vital to the r…
Grootfontein: The British tourist who was arrested in May this year for allegedly instructing San children at the Grashoek Living Museum in Tsumkwe West to undress and photographing them, wants to be released on bail. Douglas Robert Brooks, 65, was ac…
Windhoek: Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani has expressed disappointment at the resignation of the former chairperson of the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) board.
According to Namibia Press Agency, Zamwaa…
Windhoek: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Thursday impressed upon African entrepreneurs that they should take the initiative in driving the continent’s development. The president did so during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian businessman, Aliko Da…
Windhoek: Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Dino Ballotti clarified on Thursday that the government’s free tertiary education policy will cover only registration and tuition fees. He made these remarks at the in…
Kavango West: Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo has called on young people in the region to embrace vocational education and innovation as key tools for development, urging them to use their skills to create jobs and drive local progress. Speaking d…
Windhoek: Eight suspected cholera cases have been recorded in the Opuwo district of the Kunene Region, two of which have been confirmed – including one fatality. This was announced by Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, duri…
Ogongo: The University of Namibia’s (UNAM) Ogongo Campus is gearing up for a remarkable rice harvest this year, projecting an estimated yield of 18 metric tonnes. This anticipated production marks an increase of approximately four tonnes compared to t…
