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National speaker laments death of Pope XVI
WINDHOEK, 04 JAN- The Speaker of the National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi on Wednesday described the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as a great thinker. He added that he personally recalls his encounter with the pope when he presented his…
Geingob urges Namibians to welcome 2023 as year of revival
OTJIWARONGO, 02 JAN- President Hage Geingob has, in his annual New Year's message, urged Namibians to welcome 2023 as a year of revival and look into the future with renewed hope and optimism. The president stated that during the difficult…
Geingob remembers former Pope Benedict XVI
WINDHOEK, 01 JAN- President Hage Geingob on Saturday extended condolences to Pope Francis over the passing of former Pope Benedict XVI. Former Pope Benedict XVI died at the age of 95 on Saturday, at the Mater Ecclesiae monastery within the…
Use of fireworks discouraged in Windhoek
WINDHOEK, 30 DEC- The City of Windhoek has warned the public not to display or discharge firecrackers, or any other item that may cause annoyance, injury, or endanger any person or animal, during the upcoming New Year's celebration. In a…
NWR temporarily extends board’s term
WINDHOEK, 28 DEC- Minister of Finance and Acting Public Enterprises Minister, Iipumbu Shiimi on Tuesday announced the temporary extension of the Namibia Wildlife Resorts board members' office terms. Nelson Muremi Ashipala, the NWR Corporate…
Ten Christmas babies born in Erongo Region
According to Registered Nurse Jasline Isaacks in an interview with Nampa on Monday, Swakopmund State Hospital recorded three boys and one girl, of which the first one was delivered at 05 h30 by mother Panduleinge Shikweyo assisted by…
Dune 7 reopens to public
Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism spokesperson Romeo Muyunda in a media release issued on Friday stated that the facilities would be open from Saturday, 24 December, in time for Christmas Eve festivities. Visitors who are from…
Geingob extends Christmas wishes
WINDHOEK, 24 DEC- President Hage Geingob on Friday extended festive greetings, saying Namibians should celebrate the season with a positive outlook and renewed enthusiasm. In a media message issued by the Office of the President, Geingob…
Japan supports Namibia in Horticulture
WINDHOEK, 23 DEC- The Diworoka Ruhepo Community Garden in the Marema village of the Kavango West Region recently received Agro-inputs and tools valued at N. dollars 3.4 million from the Government of Japan. Quoting the Namibia…
City of Windhoek warns against possible flash floods
WINDHOEK, 22 DEC- The City of Windhoek has cautioned residents and visitors against possible flash floods and strong winds in the coming weeks. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, the CoW indicated that seasonal rainfall forecast points…