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By: Maria Namupala  Oshana Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Andreas Shilelo, hosted a community engagement at the Haimbodi Hamukoto Growth Centre on Tuesday for an open dialogue on safety, local grievances, and legal awareness.  “Another primary focus of the engagement was to strengthen the partnership between the police and the public while shining a light on critical legal frameworks,” Shilelo said.  The meeting attracted residents from the Iikelo, Ohailulu C, Ondjodjo, […]

By Ludorf Iyambo The Environment Ministry said Namibia has lost more than 53 000 hectares of land to wildfires across five regions, despite the country’s traditional fire season only beginning in August. The ministry’s spokesperson, Vilho Angula said Erongo and Kunene regions remain the hardest-hit, with wildfires destroying approximately 21 000 hectares and 19 000 hectares respectively. “In terms of the area affected by wildfires, approximately 7,340 hectares have been […]

By: Jackson Kunatela The Atomic Energy Board of Namibia, held a stakeholder engagement at Kamunu Village hall, in the Katima Mulilo Town, on Monday.  UNAM physics lecturer, Tauno Nanghonga commended the initiative in view of the advanced technological use in various fields, which calls for proper regulations.  The meeting was held to engage the public regarding the proposed Nuclear bill, before it is tabled in parliament.   Naghonga told NewsOnOne that […]

By: Envaalde Matheus  Political analyst, Henning Melber, warns that Parliament should not become a “talk shop” focused on endless debate without action, but must deliver laws and reforms that address the needs of citizens.  His remarks come after Parliament went into recess until September, without passing any new legislation since the inception of the 8th Parliament, apart from the Appropriation Bill. Melber criticised lawmakers for allegedly failing to fulfil their […]

By: Selma Taapopi Financial wellness took centre stage at the 45th Annual Medical Congress, recently hosted by the Medical Association of Namibia (MAN) at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, as healthcare professionals explored the importance of financial security alongside their demanding careers. The focus on financial wellness formed part of the congress’s broader commitment to promoting holistic well-being within the medical profession. Held under the theme “Wellness in Medicine,” […]

By: Envaalde Matheus Tanzanian High Commissioner to Namibia, Caesar Waitara, says current trade between the two countries remains modest and does not reflect the full potential of the two economies. Waitara said Namibia’s expertise in export-quality beef and Tanzania’s agricultural production, including maize and maize flour, offer opportunities to deepen trade and investment between the two countries. The total bilateral trade between the two nations is estimated at less than […]

By: Selma Taapopi IPC Parliamentarian Nashinge has raised concerns over the continued reliance on seconded medical officers to conduct forensic post-mortems in the Khomas as well as, Oshana and Oshikoto Regions.  He says this is despite the formal establishment in Windhoek of a Namibian Police forensic pathology division under the command of a deputy commissioner.  Nashinge said that the current arrangement, in which medical officers are seconded from the health ministry, continues to affect the forensic services efficiency.  He said this practice affects case turnaround times, contributes to docket backlogs and creates disparities […]

By: Ritta Lotto President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said they have formed partnership with Chinese investors to set up an agricultural equipment plant in Namibia. She said the agriculture, energy and mining sectors are expected to be the first to benefit from cooperation resulting from the visit to China. The president made the remarks on Thursday during a press briefing while on week-long state visit to China. Nandi-Ndaitwah explained that the plant […]

By: Eric Mhunduru Local hospitality sector guru Wilcko Aschenborn says plans for the construction of a 13-storey apartment in Swakopmund are at an advanced stage.  The development valued at N$200 million will consist of sectional title serviced apartments, professional hotel management, with transparent revenue share.  Aschenborn says the building, will house 90 apartments and offer three different types of units managed under The Central brand.  Situated in Swakopmund’s new development area […]