Ministry of Mines urges G7 to reconsider proposed restrictions on Russian diamonds
WINDHOEK: The Ministry of Mines and Energy has expressed concerns about the G7’s proposed restrictions on imports of Russian diamonds and has called for direct and meaningful engagement with all diamond-producing countries on the matter.
The intergov…
Stakeholders Back Proposal To Harvest Mature TreesBoy dies after metal gate falls on him
Key players in the forestry sector have backed a proposal that will see the resumption of harvesting of mature trees in gazetted plantations.
Addressing the media on the sidelines of a public participation workshop on disposal of forestry plantation…
New number plates for National Assembly and National Council vehicles
WINDHOEK: Parliament on Wednesday announced that as from 01 January 2024, National Assembly and National Council vehicles will bear green number plates with the abbreviations ‘LNA’ and ‘LNC.’
A statement issued on Wednesday explained that LNA stands …
Namibia signs Samoa Agreement
WINDHOEK: The European Union on Wednesday said it welcomes Namibia’s signing of the New Partnership Agreement (NPA) between the EU and the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), also known as the ‘Samoa Agreement.’
Namibia sign…
Gobabis coalition deadlock leaves chairperson position vacant
GOBABIS: The Gobabis Municipality’s management committee is currently without a chairperson due to internal conflicts within the coalition formed by the opposition parties.
After two unsuccessful attempts to elect a chairperson, the position remains …
NamPol investigating theft and slaughter of livestock at Okahandja farm
WINDHOEK: The Namibian Police are investigating a case of stock theft after 14 sheep and two goats were reportedly stolen and slaughtered by unknown suspects at a farm in the Okahandja district on Tuesday.
According to Namibian Police Force spokesper…