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International Biodiversity Day, celebrated annually on 22 May, raises awareness of the importance of biodiversity and the urgent need to protect the variety of life on earth. This year’s celebrations took place at Lüderitz, with environment, forestry and tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta delivering the keynote address.Shifeta said the celebration was “a momentous occasion that underscores […]

Zambezi Office National donated 30 printers valued at approximately N$210 000 to both private and state schools in the region on Wednesday. Regional education director Alex Sikume said educational resources are not always sufficient to purchase the necessary equipment for schools but donations help close the gap. “This donation has come at the most opportune […]

Southern African Development Community (SADC) heads of state on Monday launched a U$5,5 billion (N$99 billion) humanitarian aid appeal to feed over 60 million people affected by drought and floods. The appeal was launched during the extraordinary virtual summit of SADC heads of state and government on El Niño induced drought and floods, to mobilise […]

Imprisoned former National Assembly member Geoffrey Mwilima has lost a Supreme Court appeal through which he tried to get a court order for his release from prison on medical grounds. Mwilima (68) appealed to the Supreme Court after High Court judge Marlene Tommasi in September last year dismissed an application by him for an order […]

The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) has announced a planned water rationing exercise in the northern regions of Ohangwena, Oshikoto and Oshana from Monday to Friday next week. This is due to critical maintenance scheduled at the Oshakati treatment plant. In a notice issued on Tuesday, NamWater announced the rationing of water supply from 22h00 to […]

Information technology company for the air transport industry Sita has announced its acquisition of Materna IPS. With air traffic set to double by 2040, airports and airlines must deliver smoother passenger experiences. Sita will offer the industry a unique opportunity to transform airports from simple transit hubs to digital, personalised experiences for travellers across the […]

The US says Russia launched a satellite last week which it believes may be capable of attacking other such probes. “Russia launched a satellite into low Earth orbit that we assess is likely a counter space weapon,” said Pentagon spokesman Brig Gen Pat Ryder on Tuesday evening. It was on the “same orbit” as a […]

Former Karibib Town Council chief executive officer (CEO) Lydia Kandetu says she is prepared to take on current political heavyweights to fight for the presidential seat in the upcoming November elections. Speaking to Desert Radio on Wednesday, Kandetu said she is confident because God has prepared her. “I pray to God and he has prepared […]

Judge Mandisa Maya is set to lead South Africa’s judiciary for the next 10 years after the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on Tuesday 21 May recommended her appointment to President Cyril Ramaphosa. he year was 2011, and just one candidate had been put forward by then-president Jacob Zuma to be interviewed by the Judicial Service […]

Teachers at a combined school in the Eenhana circuit have raised concerns over disappearing school funds and payments unaccounted for. The teachers say after several attempts to get answers, they decided to take the matter to the relevant authorities. “I questioned the principal and other individuals at the school on the matter several times, but […]