The Governor of Khomas Region, Laura McLeod-Katjirua has urged all Namibians to rededicate themselves to the essential strategy of human rights education. She was speaking at the occasion of the International Human Rights Day in Windhoek.
Human Rights Day serves as a reminder to promote peace and unity in society. Legal Assistance Centre Director, Toni Hancox made the remarks during an interview with NBC News as Namibians joined the rest of the world to commemorate Human Rights Day.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Social services, Andreas Mwoombola has been transferred to the Office of the Prime Minister, as from 8 December. Secretary to Cabinet, George Simata said in a statement the transfer was necessitated by the urgent need to normalise the administration at the ministry.
The Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia has been applauded for its continued quest in providing affordable houses and sanitation to ultra-low and low income earners. Urban and Rural Development Deputy Minister, Sylvia Makgone heaped praises on the federation during the handing over ceremony of 20 houses built for its members at Otavi.
Residents of Okahandja Park and Babylon convened in Windhoek to brainstorm better ways to end gender-based violence (GBV). Organised by Lifeline/Childline Namibia, the event was part of the commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Windhoek.
On Friday and Saturday, nine drivers were arrested at Walvis Bay and Swakopmund for drunk driving. These operations are aimed at reducing road accidents in the entire region, especially during Christmas, Easter and New Year celebrations at Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. The drivers are aged between 23 and 58 and are expected to appear in […]
The Katima Mulilo Town Council has approved the construction of two new malls in the town. This was revealed by the re-elected Mayor, Georgina Mwiya-Simataa during a swearing-in ceremony of new office beares.
The Popular Democratic Movement of Namibia (PDM) has introduced its new name at Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region. The occassion also saw PDM welcoming its new members.
The desperation for property ownership is said to have led to a Keetmanshoop resident allegedly assaulting a pensioner with an intent to dispossess her property. Sixty-two-year-old pensioner, Hilda Finich alleges that her neighbour has been provoking her for years now in an attempt to lay civil claims against her and to sue her out of […]
