PDM MP Vipuakuje Muharukua has moved a motion focused on the regulation of social media and freedom of expression. The motion raised concerns about the potential consequences of unrestricted social media use and its impact on individual rights, privacy, and reputation. Muharukua argued that while individuals have the right to express themselves freely, there is […]
Heads of Mission accredited to Namibia outlined the areas of cooperation they intend to pursue during their tenure.
Private sector collaboration in the industries of oil, gas, green hydrogen, and education has been listed as a priority area for the new Heads of Mission accredited to Namibia. Twelve new diplomats presented their letters of credence and commission to President Hage Geingob at State House. Namibia’s pursuit of economic diplomacy and commitment to developing […]
The |Khomas Regional Council has started to reach out to rural areas with drought relief food supplies. This is the first time the community has received food relief since COVID-19. The Windhoek Rural Councillor, Piet Adams, says the objective of drought relief is to build a caring society. “We want to restore some dignity in […]
Youths of Erongosig, a surbub in Usakos, voiced their grievances over what they termed the unjust distribution of land in their neighborhood. They handed over a petition of their plea to the mayor, Irene Simeon-Kurtz. Born and raised in Usakos, many of these residents say they have spent their lives in their parents’ homes, a […]
The deployment of people in job positions based on other factors than merit is one of the factors hampering the process of sustainable development. This was stated by the Chairperson of the Forum for German-Speaking Namibians, Harald Hecht, at an engagement with the Swapo Party’s Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The engagement was centered around issues […]
The Namibia Seamen and Allied Workers Union has welcomed Etosha Fishing’s decision to reopen its cannery. The company announced that operations will resume at the end of this month to process the Horse Mackerel relief quota, allocated by the line ministry. The Cabinet approved the allocation of a 5,000-metric-ton horse mackerel quota to Etosha Fishing […]
The Khwe community living in Bwabwata National Park is frustrated with the government for taking so long to recognise its traditional leadership. The community has been trying for the past 26 years to have its leadership recognised. It’s an issue that has been dragging on for more than two decades. The Khwe say the […]
The Namibian Football Association has made an announcement regarding the approaching deadline for the submission of nominations for the NFA Elective Congress. Members have only two days left to submit their nominations, as the congress is scheduled to take place on November 17, 2023. During the 18th Extraordinary Congress, the association successfully passed two amended […]
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Vipuakuje Muharukua tabled a motion to address stock theft in communities and assess the effectiveness of current legislative measures. The motion outlines the evolution of farming as a Namibian value; it also discusses the prescriptive nature of the current regulatory framework against the objective of protecting stock. The motion lobbies […]
