The Action Democratic Movement (ADM) has called for a government investigation into the alleged mistreatment of workers at Finestar Jewellery & Diamonds Namibia. Finestar workers downed tools last week, demanding better wages, food and transport allowances and improved working conditions.…

Employees of Finestar Jewellery & Diamonds Namibia say they have not been allowed to eat meat at work for the past five years because of the company’s vegetarian culture. Finestar Jewellery & Diamonds Namibia, located in Prosperita in Windhoek, is…

Farmers and informal traders in the Zambezi region are counting their losses as foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) restrictions bring livestock sales and meat businesses to a halt. The Zambezi region confirmed an FMD outbreak at Kalala Island in the Kabbe constituency…

Wife of taxi driver who blacked out on road shares fears For more than 20 years, David Geibeb (70) has spent his days behind the wheel of his taxi, driving passengers around Windhoek to provide for his family. But on…

The Namibian Federation of the Visually Impaired says people with visual impairments continue to face unsafe roads, inaccessible public buildings and a lack of awareness among motorists. The federation’s country director, Moses Nghipandulwa, says people with visual impairments often struggle…

Meat prices are rising at some butcheries, while restaurants are increasing prices for meat dishes as the main ingredient due to the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) restrictions. Namibia confirmed an FMD outbreak last month, which has led to restrictions in…

The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) plans to submit a proposal to veterinary authorities to allow farmers to move livestock to abattoirs under veterinary supervision. This is amid the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in the country. The proposal will outline…

Government tractors bought to assist farmers have remained parked for one year and four months while the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform registered them and recruited and trained operators. Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani revealed this in response…

Paediatric cardiologist Dr Fenny Shidhika says she feels targeted by the health ministry following an investigation into toxic conditions at Windhoek Central Hospital. Shidhika has accused health minister Esperance Luvindao and deputy executive director Theo-Ben Kandetu of pushing for action…

The agriculture ministry’s Directorate of Veterinary Services has failed to spend more than N$13 million of its budget during the 2024/25 financial year. This is according to the latest audit report by auditor general Junias Kandjeke. During this time, Namibia…

Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has appointed John Titus as Namibia’s first nuclear commissioner. This comes as the country prepares to explore nuclear power as a future source of electricity. Titus, a director in the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy,…

Cattle producers have been paid N$31 million by the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) over the past two weeks, despite disruptions caused by the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. The payments were made to farmers who delivered cattle to Meatco’s Windhoek abattoir…