An oversight report, presented by the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration, Natangue Ithete, has revealed significant shortcomings in the management and security of Skeleton Coast Park in the Erongo and Kunene Regions. The report, compiled after visits to exploration sites abandoned since the early 1970s and those with active EPL […]

The death of renowned banker Tomas Iindji, who was also the former chairperson of the NCCI Northern Branch, sent shockwaves throughout the nation. On behalf of the National Assembly’s Speaker and members of Parliament, the Deputy Speaker, Loide Kasingo, sent condolences to the family and colleagues of the late Iindji.

Members of Parliament in the National Council have commended the government for investing in the education sector. They were commended as they welcomed the budget allocation of over N$18 billion to the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture. MPs expressed confidence in the ministry’s ability to effectively execute the budget and sustain efforts towards infrastructural […]

Several Members of Parliament plead for the reconsideration of the report on the National Resettlement Policy for the years 2023–2033. The discussion centred on various aspects of the policy, with MPs highlighting gaps, inconsistencies, and the lack of proper public consultation in its formulation.

The Supreme Court will hear an appeal by imprisoned former MP Geoffrey Mwilima on Thursday. The 68-year-old Mwilima has been in jail since August 1999, following his arrest in the wake of secessionist attacks that took place at Katima Mulilo in the then-Caprivi Region. Late last year, the former lawmaker failed in his bid to […]

Parents of learners who wrote Grade 11 examinations last year at Savo Nuts Private School at Oshikango in the Ohangwena Region are unhappy about the withholding of their children’s results. Irregularities were detected among 27 learners who sat for the Grade 11 examinations last year at the school; hence, the school withheld the results of […]

The leader of the Landless Peoples Movement (LPM), Bernadus Swartbooi, is convinced that the town council of Rundu can improve its infrastructure, despite outstanding debt by residents running into millions of dollars. He said this at an LPM rally at Rundu.  Rundu residents owe the town council N$370 million. “As we speak, we are the […]

NUDO President Utjiua Muinjangue says she will not endorse a presidential candidate as she steps down.  Dr. Muinjangue said this during a media briefing on the party’s 4th National Council meeting resolutions held in Windhoek.  “It’s no longer a secret. I have indicated that, come our elective congress, I will step down. I will not […]

As Namibia positions itself to be a major oil and gas producer, Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo is encouraging investments to mutually benefit both Namibians and investors. Addressing the Namibia International Energy Conference in Windhoek, Alweendo expressed confidence in Namibia’s potential investment returns. Namibia is evaluating the commercial viability of oil and gas discoveries […]

Employees of FNB Namibia paid tribute to their former colleague, Thomas Indji, who died on Tuesday after a short illness. Indji served the bank for over twenty years.  The bank had a moment of silence during a tour talk event titled “Shaping Namibia’s Tourism Future Together.”