April 7, 2024

Government to launch 30 Years of Democracy logo

Government, through the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, this week officially launch national Freedom Month, celebrating 30 years of democracy.

The launch will be held on Tuesday at the Freedom Park and Museum Amphitheatre.

The year’s celebrat…

Usakos mayor concerned about delayed response to emergencies

WINDHOEK: Usakos Mayor, Irene Simeon-Kurtz has expressed concern over alleged delayed action by the police in response to an incident of a 29-year-old woman who was stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend on Saturday.

In a press statement issued on Sund…

Shivolo wins Spar women’s race

WINDHOEK: Namibia’s female long-distance runner Martha Shivolo was crowned winner of the 2024 Namibia Spar Challenge after outclassing her opponents in the event’s second edition here.

The Namibian Spar 10-kilometre (km) Challenge is similar to the …

Recruitment process for new vice president of NDB underway

The process of identifying a replacement for Leslie Maasdorp, current Vice President of the New Development Bank (NDB) has started.

Cabinet will announce the new Vice President to the NDB after the recruitment process has been completed.

Maasdorp wi…

Mbumba inaugurates Hyphen masts worth N.dollars 40 million

President Nangolo Mbumba on Saturday inaugurated 10 meteorological masts in the Tsau ?Khaeb National Park, that are part of the pre-feasibility study of the envisaged green hydrogen project.

The 10 meteorological masts which are about 120 metres fro…

NCC investigates virtual pig farming enterprise

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) is investigating the affairs of Piggy Farm Trading, an entity that promotes and sells ‘virtual pigs”.

This was after the Commission received complaints that Piggy Trading Farm might be a multiplication scheme.

Ondangwa exhibition receives financial boost

A well-attended gala dinner held on Saturday to raise funds for the Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition (OTIE) collected over N.dollars 500 000 in cash and pledges.

RedForce pledged the highest amount of N.dollars 100 000, followed by First Nat…

President Ramaphosa in Rwanda

President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Kigali, Rwanda, to attend the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

This year, Rwanda marks 30 years since the Genocide against the Tutsi, which began on 7 April 1994 and lasted for 100 days, leadi…

April marks major milestone in South Africa

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the month of Aril is a very important month in the country’s calendar because it marks Freedom Month, as well as an incredible milestone of 30 years of democracy.

‘This month offers us an opportunity to reflect on…

SAPS makes strides in crime fighting operations

Police Minister Bheki Cele says combating crime through decisive police action and robust community involvement remains at the heart of policing in the country.

‘We all can agree that crime is [at unacceptable] levels and communities have called on t…

City of Cape Town employs EPWP workers to inspect fire hydrants

The City of Cape Town has introduced a new project employing Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) workers to inspect fire hydrants and refer damaged or obstructed hydrants for further action.

The project is creating work opportunities, while also h…

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