Founding President Sam Nujoma has rejected claims for ancestral land in the country, saying the land should belong to the state. Nujoma says the first Land Conference in 1991 resolved that given the difficulties in redressing ancestral land, restitution of such claims is impossible and feels this issue should NOT be entertained. The founding President […]
President Hage Geingob opened the second National Land Conference in Windhoek dismissing claims that the outcome has been predetermined.
Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba warned that the issue of ancestral land claims could have negative consequences, saying such calls are not in the interest of the country and is counter productive.
A total of 27 000 girls and young women from the Oshikoto Region are expected to benefit from the newly launched Determine, Resilient, Empowered, Mentored and Safe Project. The project, which is funded by PEPFAR and USAID Namibia, seeks to provide solutions to challenges faced by young girls.
The majority of Namibian crop farmers are still finding it difficult to penetrate the formal retail market and sell their produce on a large scale. This was the core message during the National Horticulture Day and Awards ceremony held at Olushandja in the Omusati Region.
SADC Ministers responsible for ICT and Meteorology have resolved to prioritise infrastructure development in support of regional integration and to promote programmes.
The Swapo Party regional coordinator in the //Karas Region has rejected reasons given by tantaline mine management to retrench 94 of its workers. Addressing a media conference Mathew Mumbala says the reason is not convincing.
Newly introduced admission fees at the Brakwater Recreational Park will only affect corporate and private events for the time being. This was said by by City of Windhoek’s spokesperson Harold Akwenye.
Several MPs in National Assembly have called for the reintroduction of Bible studies in the school curriculum. The MPs made this call during the debate on the Basic Education Bill.
