Category: Namibia News

By Staff Reporter Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia, Right Hon. Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, paid homage to the VaShambyu Community for preserving and promoting Namibia’s cultural heritage during the Vashambyu Vamuturu Wasingangera Cultural Festival held in Kayengona on Saturday July 12, 2025. Speaking before a crowd of traditional leaders, regional dignitaries, elders, and…

By Staff Reporter The Namibian Government has officially announced the conclusion of the 2024/25 Nationwide Drought Relief Programme, following improved rainfall and a positive agricultural outlook across the country. Delivering the update to the National Assembly, Prime Minister, Dr. Elijah Ngurare confirmed that the programme, launched in July 2024 at the height of the worst…

By Staff Reporter Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) Executive for Investment, Mr. François van Schalkwyk has resigned to pursue other interests and relocate to the United Kingdom to rejoin his young family. His resignation will take effect on July 31, 2025.Although his departure marks the end of more than four years of service,…

By Staff Reporter THE Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has secured its official accreditation by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) as a Direct Access Entity (DAE) under the medium-sized project category. This landmark achievement was confirmed during the GCF’s 42nd Board Meeting held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, from 30 June to 3 July…

By Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially completed the long -awaited appointment of the remaining seven (7) regional governors during a ceremony held in Windhoek on Tuesday. This event marked a significant step in her administration’s commitment to strengthening governance, enhancing service delivery, and promoting inclusive development across all 14 regions of the…

By Staff Reporter Namibia will officially launch its first-ever, new export consignment under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), framework on Monday. This was announced by the Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT), that Honourable Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, the Minister will officiate the historic launching ceremony scheduled to take place on Monday, 30 June…

By Staff Reporter THE Namibian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Hon. Natangue Paulus Ithete, now a new Chair of the African Regional Platform Bureau for DRR Bureau has warned Africans to abolish or discontinue to put an end to donor funding from the superpowers. Mr. Ithete stressed this during the…

By Staff Reporter President, Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa has commended the Office of the Prime Minister , Dr. Elijah Ngurare and the Namibia Defence Force (NDF) for rendering humanitarian assistance to civilian authorities during national disasters and climate emergencies. The Namibian president said this on Monday when the Namibian Defence Force showcased its capabilities for the…

By Staff. Reporter Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Hon. Inge Zaamwani, has officially handed over allotment letters to nine generational farm workers from the Omaheke Region on Tuesday.   Omaheke Governor , Hon.Pijoo Nganate witnessed the handover ceremony that took place at the Ministry’s Head Office in Windhoek, where the beneficiaries were…

By Staff Reporter A Cybersecurity Awareness Specialist at Meinert Cybersecurity, Ms. Tanya Hopker, has urged and encouraged all Namibian financial companies to follow South Africa’s new legal standard for cybersecurity in the financial sector. The regulation, introduced by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the Prudential Authority, outlines how institutions should prevent, respond to, and…