Faction of the OTA commemorates Red Flag Day

The faction of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) under newly inaugurated Dr. Hoze Riruako commemorated Red Flag Day at Okahandja. Red Flag Day serves to pay homage to the Ovaherero ancestors. The commemoration further aims to foster unity among the Ovaherero community. “Unite all the people that have been divided and fragmented by the Germans […]

SADC set to decide on whether to send troops to DRC 

The 25th Ordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation in Windhoek this week is expected to discuss matters pertaining to the region’s security as well as sending troops to countries in conflict. The Deputy Executive Director and Head of Multi-lateral Relations and Cooperation Department in the Ministry […]

Census for agriculture to take place in the 2025 and 2026 agricultural seasons

The census for agriculture is scheduled to take place between the 2025 and 2026 agricultural seasons. Gaps and scattered data in the agriculture sector have prompted the appropriate development of statistical strategies. Stakeholders are attending a workshop on the Strategic Plan for Agriculture and Rural Statistics (SPARS) and the Development of Namibia Census of Agriculture […]

INTERVIEW | AG Junias Kandjeke on auditing compliance

The Auditor General, Junias Kandjeke, has questioned why ministers as appointing authorities of boards are not held accountable, as boards are, when they fail to fully execute their mandate in regard to auditing compliance. In an interview with Business Today, Kandjeke pointed out interference from appointing authorities as another impediment to clean audits at various public […]

NC MPs intensely debate Private Member Bills

There was overwhelming support for the two Private Member Bills currently under review in the National Council, albeit with heated debate. The Bills which also received unanimous support from the National Assembly, introduced by Swapo MP Jerry Ekandjo in his private capacity, surround the definition of spouse and marriage. At the centre of the dispute, […]

Parents urged to support learners

The back to school bells will ring as the second semester begins tomorrow. The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture urges parents and guardians to be supportive of schools and their children.  Welcoming the teachers, the Ministry of Education’s Executive Director, Sanet Steenkamp commended them for their unwavering commitment to educating and grooming the Namibian […]

OTA led by Prof Katjiua adopts key resolutions

The Ovaherero Traditional Authority faction led by Professor Mutjinde Katjiua has adopted various key resolutions at its Chief council meeting. The resolutions adopted, among others, aim to guide and set the way forward for advancing community development, good governance, and institutional capacity building in the Ovaherero community. The Ovaherero Traditional Authority faction, led by Professor […]