Swapo lawmaker Jerry Ekandjo has presented a private member’s bill in the National Assembly, calling for amendment to the Marriage Act, particularly to the definition of the term ‘spouse’, the banning of same-sex marriages, and any recognition of such unions in Namibia. This comes on the heels of the Supreme Court’s ruling to recognise same-sex […]
The |Khomanin Traditional Authority stormed the City of Windhoek Council Chambers on Thursday afternoon, demanding to meet the city’s political and administrative leadership. The delegation, headed by the |Khomanin Gaos, Juliane Gawa!Nas, made record gains when they entered the council chambers at will. There was no one in the chambers at the time, but it […]
The Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) will trace 3,638 unidentified beneficiaries through the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security. Acting CEO Kennedy Kandume could not, however, confirm the exact amount owed to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts. The committee questioned how the Fund could grant funds to individuals without identity […]
In every election, voter education is necessary to ensure that all citizens understand their democratic rights, the political system, and how and where to vote. These were the words of nbc’s Chief of News and Programming Officer Menesia Muinjo during a discussion on elections in Africa titled “Why the controversy around elections in Africa?” Muinjo […]
Young people who attended the ‘Unmatched Youth Conference’, which concluded at Nkurenkuru in Kavango West, have expressed their enthusiasm and shared what they have gained from the three-day youth conference. Fridoline Kauma, the founder of the brand “Kuliguminina Ntudi Kwafu”, which has been trending on social media, particularly among the locals, since the start of […]
The Talented Individuals Programme (TIP) under the One Economy Foundation seeks to provide a supportive environment for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The intention is to structurally reduce entrenched inequality of opportunity by providing funding and mentorship support to young people throughout their secondary education. As part of the support structure, each fellow will be […]
Organisers of the coveted Miss Namibia pageant say it is all systems go in Swakopmund this weekend. The main pageant will be preceded by Miss Teen Namibia on Friday, followed by the big occasion on Saturday. Organising Committee Member Beaulah Boois-Beukes says the stage is set for the contestants to showcase their talent. The annual […]
Close to twenty vendors operating from the Keetmanshoop Open Market, owned by the Namibia Industrial Agency (NIDA), are about to lose their only source of income after being instructed to vacate their stalls due to unpaid rental fees. Rental fees for the stalls range between N$500 and N$1200. Vendors told nbc News that officials from […]
The anticipated establishment of an electricity supply and distribution company for the southern regions has raised the ire of residents, who say they were not consulted. Local authorities and regional councils in the Hardap and ||Kharas Regions are expected to own shares in the company through the transfer of their electrical network assets to […]
Cabinet has directed the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, to lead a comprehensive assessment of the proposed re-imagined Southern African Customs Union (SACU). This was part of the recommendations at the 8th Summit of the SACU Heads of State and Government held in Eswatini. This resolution was announced by the Minister of […]
