President Hage Geingob has reminded citizens of their duty to take part in the ongoing Namibian Population and Housing Census. Dr. Geingob and First Lady Monica Geingos were enumerated a short while ago at their family residence in Windhoek. The Head of State also appealed to commercial farmers to cooperate and grant access to the […]
Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab tabled the High Court Amendment Bill and the Magistrate’s Court Amendment Bill in the National Assembly, which will give equal rights to litigants in house or immovable property repossession cases. The amendment to the High Court, she said, aims to address inadequate protection given to homeowners and to give sufficient discretionary […]
In the National Assembly, MPs have voted against the Private Member’s Bill on the recognition of the baster traditional authority by Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani. The bill seeks to regulate the formal recognition of the Baster Traditional Authority within the country. The objections made during the parliamentary session lacked detailed explanations, as […]
Professor Mutjinde Katjiua says the Ovaherero people have an assignment at hand in terms of good governance, resilient livelihoods, and the establishment of a cooperative to assist in the economic development of the community. Professor Katjiua made these remarks at the 119th Annual Commemoration at Ozombuzovindimba Day in the Otjinene Constituency. Speaking at Ozombuzovindimba Professor […]
The Nongozi cultural expo does not only serve as a platform for cultural promotion but also social activities such as sports and beauty pageants that bring people together. The expo, which has become an annual event, was introduced last year and took place for the second time at Judea Lyaboloma in the Zambezi Region. The […]
In its quest to bring positive change to the institution, the Namibian Police top brass are being trained in ethical leadership at a week-long workshop at Otjiwarongo. Opening the workshop, Police Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, says the course aims to equip the leadership with knowledge, skills, and a mindset of becoming exemplary leaders. […]
The Okongo District Hospital in Ohangwena Region is still without an operating theatre, which Health Director John Hango says remains a major obstacle to the adequate provision of health care systems in the region. The non-availability of a theatre at the hospital has resulted in staff making use of the casualty or any other rooms […]
The existing gender disparity in academic performance between boys and girls in Namibia poses an academic challenge, as Grades 1–12 from 2012–2019 were in favour of girls, with a high repetition and promotion rate among boys. A report on ‘Namibian Boys: Underachievement and Underparticipation in Education’ indicates that self-distracting behaviour and withdrawing from learning activities […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), Erastus Uutoni, has responded to concerns regarding the delay in the presentation of the Rent Control Bill. Uutoni was responding to Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Maximalliant Katjimune, who sought answers as to why this piece of legislation had not yet been tabled in Parliament. Uutoni stated […]
The Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court has given the state 30 days to obtain the Prosecutor General’s decision on the murder case of two police officers accused of killing a local resident, Elleste Plaatjies. The state, represented by Prosecutor Marlong Adam, asked for a third postponement when the cases of Mulisa Bernard and Willbard Neshuku resumed. The […]
