Being a parliamentarian is more than just attending sessions or reviewing pieces of legislation. The buzzword now is ‘parliamentary diplomacy’ and it is expected of MPs to be knowledgeable about domestic and international relationships. It is for this reason that National Council MPs are being equipped with skills related to diplomacy, protocol, and etiquette at […]
A first-ever Brazilian Film Workshop in Namibia took place in Windhoek and saw the participation of more than 40 people. The two-day film workshop was conducted by Brazilian directors Tizuka Yamasaki and Emanoel Freitas. Films have the power to shape a narrative, retell history, or simply bring to life an idea that existed only in […]
Kinda Boxing Promotions treated boxing fans to an exciting weekend of fights as they hosted a development tournament featuring young boxers from various stables. The event showcased the skills and potential of these rising stars in the ring. In the super lightweight category, Sakaria Kennedy and Reinhold Matheus engaged in a thrilling encounter. Matheus started […]
Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo has described ongoing leadership development training for senior commissioned officers as a journey towards organisational excellence, empowerment, and transformation. The Lieutenant General officially opened the second Strategic Leadership and Governance training for senior officers in Hardap. Ten senior command officers are attending the week-long, second leadership development workshop. The training […]
Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua says the regional council agrees to the writing off of historic water debts in certain cases. Uerikua was speaking at a meeting with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resources and Community Development, which is currently hosting a hearing on historic write-offs of water and electricity debts. Uerikua says local authorities […]
The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, announced on Monday the appointment of a new board of directors for the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB), with effect from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2026. They are Janette Fourie as chairperson to be deputised by Olavi Hamwele, and Ally Karaerua, Maggy Mbako, Nguvitjita Zatjirua, […]
Urban and Rural Development Minister Erastus Uutoni has reiterated the need for communities and their traditional leaders to use the correct traditional titles when referring to traditional leaders. According to the minister, the increased usage of the terms “king” and “queen” in reference to traditional leaders is constitutionally and legally incorrect, according to Section 11 […]
