The Deputy Minister for Disability Affairs, Alexia Manombe-Ncube, says mainstreaming disability issues is an integral part of relevant strategies for sustainable development. Manombe-Ncube was speaking at the International Day of People with Disabilities, which took place at Katima Mulilo. ”People with disabilities need empowerment; youth with disabilities need employment; they need housing; they need to […]
In recognition of excellence in government communications, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism’s Romeo Muyunda was honoured with the prestigious title of Best Government Communication Officer or Public Relations Officer of the Year 2023. This accolade highlights his exceptional skills and contributions in the field of public relations, setting a high standard for government […]
Judge Moses Chinhengo has ruled that the Fishrot accused will proceed with the plea-taking, even in the absence of Bernhardt Esau’s lawyer, Florian Beukes, who is on medical leave until December 22. Despite the defense’s concerns raised by lawyer Mbanga Siyomunji that his decision could be prejudicial, Chinhengo affirmed the decision, maintaining that the plea-taking […]
Mourners described the late Gosbert Sikerete Mandema as a gallant and tenacious son of the soil who was willing to do anything for his country. The former mayor of Rundu was remembered at a state memorial service in Rundu today. Various speakers spoke about the life and times of the late Gosbert Sikerete Mandema, giving […]
Russia Federation Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev met with International Relations and Cooperation Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to discuss areas of cooperation and strengthen their trade relations. Trade relations between the two countries have declined owing to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine as well as other external factors. Nandi-Ndaitwah urged the Russians to find a […]
The Health Defence League has taken legal action against the government, accusing it of imposing COVID-19 regulations such as allowing experimental vaccines to be administered to people with drugs not approved by the Namibian Medicine Control Council as per the law. A member of the league, Henk Mudge, says the vaccine has long-term side effects […]
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, has dismissed allegations that Namibia has signed the WHO Pandemic Treaty, which is yet to be adopted since negotiations are ongoing. Dr. Shangula was responding to allegations by the president of the Republican Party that by signing the treaty, Namibia would lose its sovereignty […]
In efforts to ignite economic activities in Grootfontein’s Omulunga informal settlement, the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust and the National Youth Council of Namibia have sponsored a village entrepreneurship project container that will be operating as a tuck shop. The tuckshop, valued at over N$146 000, includes fish stock for resale to help address youth […]
As the holiday season approaches, commuters at Keetmanshoop’s bus terminals are facing extended waiting times. The surge in holiday travellers has outpaced the availability of long-distance buses, leading to significant delays and a growing challenge for those looking to journey during this busy time of year. Michael Humphries, Namibia Bus and Taxi Association Regional […]
