President Nangolo Mbumba is giving the Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission three months to complete a report which would assist the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) with the registration of eligible voters for this year’s election. Mbumba on Monday appointed members of the commission, which will be chaired by acting judge Petrus Unengu. The other...
The Minister of Information Communication and Technology, Emma Theofelus has said that government has allocated N$131.5 million towards ICT development. Theofelus said this while addressing delegates at the 23rd ICT stakeholders’ engagement. “Funds have been allocated to ICT Development in terms of the implementation of the Universal Access Service initiative that aims to roll out...
Singer and producer Young T recently celebrated his 34th birthday with a new single, ‘Asante’, which took over social media after he uploaded the cover artwork. In an interview with The Namibian yesterday, Young T shared more details on the single and plans to quit the music industry. “I had to release my new single...
Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz has warned that unless Hamas frees all hostages held in Gaza by 10 March an offensive will be launched in Rafah. It is the first time Israel has said when its troops might enter Gaza’s overcrowded southern city. Global opposition is growing to such an attack in Rafah, where...
The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 recently convened a landmark planning retreat in Botswana. The retreat served as a pivotal moment to reflect on past achievements, review existing strategies, and pave the way for an impactful year ahead. Region 5, known for its leadership in sports innovation and excellence across Africa, seized this...
Athletics Namibia’s eagerly awaited National Cross-Country Championships unfolded with excitement at the Open Grounds Field near the youth center in Eenhana. According to Athletics Namibia in a statement participants from all regions of Athletics Namibia and associate members, including schools, showcased their prowess in this challenging event. In the realm of athletics, a National Cross...
Niël Terblanche To combat poverty and hunger, the Mayor of Swakopmund, Dina Namubes, announced during the first Town Council meeting of 2024 that the town is setting ambitious goals to eradicate poverty and achieve zero hunger. According to Namubes, these goals align with the National Sustainable Development Goals, signifying a proactive approach towards addressing critical...
The world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, set sail from Miami on its maiden voyage on Saturday, carrying what amounted to the population of a small city. The ship, built over 900 days at a shipyard in Turku, Finland, is a monument to enormity, longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall,...