Namibia

The prolonged budget debate in the National Assembly has delayed plans by the government to increase the country's social grants, which were set to take effect by 1 April. Executive director of gender equality, poverty eradication and social welfare Martha Mbombo confirmed the delay in a recent statement, which was…

SLB (NYSE: SLB), a global technology company that drives energy innovation for a balanced planet has officially inaugurated its new office in Windhoek, Namibia. Operating for more than 50 years in Namibia, SLB is continuing its commitment to delivering on the country’s energy ambition by driving new frontier exploration and…

AFRICAMarch 9, 2023 On March 9th, Ambassador Randy Berry, U.S. Ambassador to Namibia, hosted a solar panel installation and sustainable design ceremony to highlight the strides the U.S government is taking to support Namibia’s sustainability goals to lower and use of renewable energy. City of Windhoek Mayor Joseph Uapingene, government…

Hunters of the seas: Orcas prey on marine life such as seals, sharks, fish and even sea birds. Photo: Francois Gohier/Getty Images Many people think the great white shark is the ocean’s apex predator. But it isn’t. The erroneously named killer whale owns that title. And orcas aren’t known to…

After years of decline, rhino poaching figures increased in Namibia in 2022, with the biggest losses occurring in Etosha National ParkNo rhinos were killed on communal land, yet one such successful conservancy is seeing its rhinos driven away by blasting and other activity at a copper mine that the environment…

Cheetahs back in wild in India after seven decades by AFP Staff Writers New Delhi (AFP) March 12, 2023 Two Namibian cheetahs relocated to India last year were released into the wild, more than seven decades after the world's fastest land animal was declared extinct in the South Asian country.…

Mamelodi Sundowns sharpshooter Peter Shalulile looks set to defend his Golden Boots award after the Namibian netted a brace when the runway leaders crushed Royal AM 5-1 in a DStv Premiership clash at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Tuesday night.   Shalulile, who won the top goal scorer accolade with 23…

The Namibian government has abandoned plans to provide extra meals to VIPs at the country’s independence day celebrations next week, including Greek salad after criticisms on social media. On Tuesday, the northern district of Omusati’s capital of Outapi will host formal celebrations to honor 33 years of independence. - Advertisement…

INTERNATIONAL organisations have voiced their concern over the arrest of Popular Democratic Movement parliamentarian Inna Hengari. She was arrested on Tuesday along with activist Dimbulukeni Nauyoma and Michael Amusheelelo for leading an unsanctioned demonstration over the high unemployment rate. The High Court had earlier dismissed an application to stage the…

Namibia's Supreme Court on Monday overturned a decision by a lower court to grant citizenship to a gay couple's son who was born in neighbouring South Africa through surrogacy. In 2021 the High Court had granted the child citizenship after the interior ministry had denied it on technical grounds. The…