Municipality of Walvis Bay is strengthening its response to persistent sewer problems as ageing infrastructure, overloaded pipelines and misuse of the sewer network continue to contribute to blockages and sewer overflows. Councillor Pius Benjamin provided an update on the municipality’s…
The Ongwediva Community Garden has recorded its second harvest, signalling continued progress in the town’s efforts to strengthen food security and promote sustainable urban agriculture. The latest harvest follows the garden’s first production of fresh spinach in July, demonstrating that…
Businesses in Namibia with commercial links to China are set to benefit from a new payment option following Standard Bank Namibia’s introduction of direct access to China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). The system, launched in Windhoek on Monday, allows…
Walvis Bay Municipality is stepping up efforts to address deteriorating road infrastructure through expanded pothole repairs, resurfacing and road rehabilitation, Councillor Adolf Kahmann said during a community engagement in Kuisebmund on Tuesday. Kahmann said the municipality is working to improve…
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform and the University of Namibia (UNAM) are exploring a formal partnership aimed at strengthening agricultural training and improving the performance of key agricultural projects. The two institutions held discussions today on…
Cristiano Ronaldo has reached out to Lionel Messi with a message of support following the death of Messi’s father, Jorge Messi. Ronaldo expressed his condolences in the comments section of Messi’s recent social media post, offering comfort to the Argentine…
African Stars FC have continued to strengthen their attacking department with the signing of Liberian striker Rufus Pukkie Sackie Jr from South African side Jomo Cosmos. The arrival of Sackie Jr adds another attacking option to the club as African…
Questions over the financial records of the Eenhana Town Council have come under renewed scrutiny after auditors were unable to verify adjustments totalling N$13.8 million in the Council’s 2023 financial statements. The issue emerged during a Wednesday hearing of the…
Namibia’s economic growth outlook has weakened, prompting the Bank of Namibia (BoN) to lower its 2026 growth projection while leaving the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%. The country’s economy is now expected to expand by 2.1% in 2026, which is…
The new English Premier League season is already generating excitement, with major moves at Arsenal, Leeds United and Liverpool raising questions about who could challenge for the title. Arsenal have made one of the biggest moves of the summer by…
