Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi removed every board member from the Engineering Council of Namibia. The minister made this decision effective immediately. His ministry released a public statement Thursday evening about the mass dismissal. Officials said they would choose new people to serve on the board. The announcement reached all interested parties and the general public.
The ministry explained that Nekundi holds authority over board appointments. Workers at the ministry have started looking for replacement members. The process will take time as officials review candidates. The Engineering Council must continue operating during this transition period. Government leaders want qualified people to fill these important positions.
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Snow covered parts of southwest Namibia on Thursday morning as cold weather moved through the region. The unusual winter precipitation surprised residents and visitors who rarely see snow fall across the desert nation. A cold front brought freezing temperatures that created the snowy conditions throughout southern areas.
Gondwana Collection Namibia shared video footage from their Klein-Aus Vista Lodge showing the snowfall. The lodge sits near the Aus Mountain area where white flakes began falling early Thursday. Staff members filmed the rare weather event and posted the video online for others to see.
Weather forecasters predict more cold conditions ahead for inland regions of the country. The Namibian Meteorological Services expects...
Moses Amweelo passed away on June 23. People across Namibia remember the former government minister and climate change expert. He taught students at the International University of Management before his death. Amweelo served his country for many years as a politician and educator. His colleagues say he touched many lives through his work.
Amweelo held important government positions from 2000 to 2010. He ran the ministry of works and transport for five years. The politician also worked as deputy chief whip for the ruling Swapo party during his time in parliament. His government service helped shape transportation policy across the nation. Fellow politicians respected his dedication to public service.
Students and teachers at IUM loved...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah plans to name new ambassadors next week. Former health official Esther Muinjangue may serve as envoy to Germany. Presidential spokesman Alfredo Hengari could take the France posting. Former justice minister Yvonne Dausab appears headed to Washington. The appointments come after 28 current ambassadors received recall notices.
The president called back diplomats from missions around the world earlier this month. Sources say she wants fresh faces representing Namibia abroad. The government shortened ambassador terms from four years to two years. Several proposed candidates have turned down certain postings. Some want different assignments or prefer staying home.
Muinjangue would handle Germany relations...
Namibia spent N$50 million to improve basic services at Aus and Lüderitz towns. The government wants both places ready for new green hydrogen factories. Officials expect these projects to bring many jobs and billions more in future spending. The massive US$10 billion Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project will be built near Lüderitz. Leaders hope local people will benefit from the clean energy boom.
Construction work could create 15,000 temporary jobs. Factory operations may provide 4,000 permanent positions later. Workers will also find opportunities at shops, hotels and shipping companies that serve the hydrogen plants. Elwin Goaseb from Lüderitz Town Council says new businesses will help the town make more money. The projects should attract...
A doctor wants better medical care for people living at Ndiyona settlement. Dr Mathias Luemba works at Nyangana District Hospital and spoke at a recent community meeting. He told regional leaders that 20 people have died from food poisoning since 2023. The deaths happened at Ndiyona where no medical clinic exists. Community members must travel nine kilometers to reach the nearest hospital when they become sick.
Luemba asked officials to build a health center at Ndiyona settlement. The new facility would help patients receive faster treatment during emergencies. Serious cases could still go to the main hospital for advanced care. He also requested an intensive care unit for Nyangana District Hospital. Many patients arrive at the...
Namibian election officials worry about falling voter participation rates across the country. The Electoral Commission revealed turnout numbers have fallen sharply since 1992. That year saw 81.1 percent of voters cast ballots in the first democratic elections. Recent regional elections attracted just 38.3 percent of registered voters in 2020. Local authority elections saw similar declines from 82 percent to 43.2 percent during the same period.
Commissioner Pius Iikwambi announced the 2025 election schedule during a public event yesterday. Special voting takes place November 24 with general elections following November 26. Voter registration opens August 4 and closes August 19 for citizens wanting to participate. Political parties can...
Auditors found the education ministry spent almost all of its N$15 million budget incorrectly. The ministry used N$14.9 million for wrong purposes during the 2024 financial year. Officials spent N$7.4 million on tax refunds for construction projects. They paid N$7.7 million for consulting work. The audit covers spending that ended March 31, 2024.
The ministry bought goods and services worth N$2.3 million without proper paperwork. Auditors could not find payment records or bidding documents. Officials did not keep reports about suppliers or committee decisions. The missing papers made it impossible to check if the ministry followed fair bidding rules. Auditors cannot confirm if the right companies received payments.
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People have stopped following health rules after the coronavirus pandemic ended. The Okapale market in Windhoek shows how hygiene habits have changed. Traders sell barbecued meat called kapana with their hands. Customers touch food without cleaning their hands first. The area sees many visitors from different parts of the city each day.
Namibia reported 129,038 coronavirus cases during the pandemic. The country recorded 125,299 people who recovered from the virus. Health officials counted 3,564 deaths from the disease. Some local business owners lost family members to the illness. The World Health Organization released these numbers in November 2021.
Neliwa Lugambo sells cooked kapana at the market. She believes customers must take...
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