Wrapping up its 8th parliamentary session, the National Assembly closed its doors today. Lawmakers will reconvene for the next session on February 6th, 2024, marking a pause in national legislative activities until then. The Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, expressed heartfelt appreciation to all members for their collective journey during the eighth […]
The Namibian Police is intensifying their efforts and operations to ensure road safety and reduce road trauma. NamPol has recorded a decrease in road crashes and injuries during 2023 compared to last year. From the 1st of January 2023 until November 12, 2023, about 2,553, 4,508 injuries, and 357 fatalities were recorded countrywide. Following the […]
In a significant event marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare in the Zambezi Region held a commemoration at Chetto, Kongola constituency, on Wednesday. This initiative underscores the region’s commitment to combating this critical issue. The day, which included activities such as poems, […]
John Likando, a Swapo MP in the National Council, is urging the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to accelerate preparations for the General Registration of Voters (GRV) following recent amendments to the Electoral Act. He emphasised the importance of this exercise and called for unified support from all legislators to aid the ECN in this […]
The newly appointed Ohangwena Regional Governor, Sebastian Ndeitunga, has called on Namibians, mainly the youth, to find ways of resolving conflict without resorting to violence to reduce gender-based violence. Ndeitunga, who was appointed two weeks ago in the position, made this call during his maiden address as governor when he officiated at the regional launch […]
Certified-quality seeds produced and sold to the community, government, and individuals by the Northern Namibia Farmers Seed Growers Cooperative at the Omahenene seed multiplication and seed processing plant have run out. This is the time when crop farmers and community members flock to Omahenene seed multiplication and seed processing offices to purchase certified seeds as […]
In a groundbreaking move towards transparency and accountability, the Judicial Service Commission has amended its regulations to conduct public interviews for judicial appointments to the High Court. The decision aligns with the commitment to uphold constitutional principles. The amended regulations, effective November 24, 2023, mandate that interviews for nominated candidates must be open to the […]
It is back to the drawing board for the Witbooi Royal House, following a failed appeal to the Supreme Court by the sitting Kaptein Hendrik Ismael Witbooi. The Supreme Court Justice Rita Makarau dismissed the appeal by the sitting Kaptein and concurred with the judgement of the High Court in the main. The three justices […]
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, has explained that the Namibian government’s commitment to disburse funding for veterans’ projects is hampered by the constraints imposed by limited resources. He was addressing the challenges impeding the progress of project funding in response to questions from Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Elma Dienda during […]
A faction of the Vakwangali tribe in the Kavango West Region is set to announce a new candidate to be coronated to the dispute Hompa of the Traditional Authority next week. The faction successfully opposed the coronation of Hompa Eugene Siwombe in the High Court about eight years ago. The embattled Hompa of the Vakwangali […]
