Breaking bad habits takes time and effort, but mostly perseverance. These were the sentiments shared by various speakers at the “We Are Not Gonna Do That” motivational event, which took place in Windhoek under the theme “Breaking Bad Habits”. Breaking bad habits means making changes, and this involves strong emotions, even when change is intended […]
As part of the just-ended operation Hanganee II, the Namibian Defence Force and its counterpart from Botswana promoted cultural practises through various activities. Speaking at the cultural day held at Gobabis, Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate stressed that culture plays a significant role in promoting mutual understanding and appreciating one another as sister countries. Nganate emphasised […]
Since it became a municipally governed area 12 years ago, Oranjemund continues to make progress in implementing capital projects in the current financial year. Charles Kakuru, Acting CEO of the Oranjemund Town Council, says the infrastructure development promotes economic growth in the town. “We have embarked on several projects in our council, starting with the […]
The Karasburg community also raised its concerns with the minister regarding the alleged irregularities at the Town Council. These include the dormancy of the Council’s Built Together Housing Programme, irregular appointments, and water and electricity issues. The community reiterated the complaints it lodged with the minister. Minister Uutoni explained that replacements in any local authority […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, has warned local authorities against irregular and unprocedural staff appointments. Uutoni sounded the warning following a closed-door engagement with political office bearers and the administration of the Karasburg Town Council over controversies surrounding the appointments of the Acting CEO and Personal Assistant to the Mayor. […]
The National Assembly has made progress in passing urgent Bills crucial to preventing potential greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force. Out of the thirteen pressing Bills, eight have already been passed and referred to the National Council for review. The urgency to pass these Bills stemmed from the June 30th deadline, which was set […]
The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, says MeatCo still remains a crucial entity in the meat market and that it has no immediate replacement. Schlettwein noted that although the government cannot keep up with bailing out MeatCo all the time, there are currently no plans to replace the entity, and it […]
Chief Justices from southern and eastern African countries gathered in Windhoek for the official opening of the Southern African Chief Justices’ Forum Management Committee meeting. This event aims to promote regional cooperation, uphold the rule of law, and strengthen the independence of the courts. Established 20 years ago, the Chief Justices’ Forum recognises the crucial […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), the Katutura Constituency Office, and the University of Namibia (UNAM) have joined hands to raise awareness about mental health stigma and support mental health within communities. Mental health stigma refers to societal disapproval or shame placed on people who live with a mental illness. The initiative came […]
The residents of Okakondorokua Village in the Epupa Constituency, Kunene Region, are among those who benefited from the N$34 million budget aimed at the construction of water infrastructure and now have access to clean drinking water. Okakondorokua Village is situated some 40 kilometres from Okanguati in the mountainous areas of the Epupa Constituency. Due to bad roads […]
