Palmwag settlement police station opens

A police station worth N$7 million has been inaugurated at Palmwag Settlement in the Kunene Region’s Sesfontein Constituency.  Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo says safety and security services are critical for all Namibians to access, to ensure that, and also for officers to be provided with proper structures to work from. Police officers in the […]

Kilimanjaro community benefits from #BeFree movement 

Windhoek’s Kilimanjaro Informal Settlement was transformed into a hub of excitement and empowerment as the #BeFree movement, a wing of the One Economy Foundation, hosted an outreach event.  Thousands of community members and children participated in various activities and accessed vital health services.  The community was surprised to learn that the venue will become a […]

Presidential candidates market themselves

The Konrad Adenuar Stiftung Namibia’s public presidential candidate discussion has provided an opportunity for politicians to showcase their competencies and explain why they should be voted for in the November national elections. At the discussion, issues of bread and butter took centre stage, with aspiring future presidents explaining to the electorate how they will find […]

President Mbumba calls for unity amid drought

President Nangolo Mbumba has urged Namibians to share food and other basic amenities with others amidst the drought situation. Dr. Mbumba made these remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ondonga Heritage Shrine held in Ondonga village. President Mbumba reiterated that the predicament that Namibia finds itself in is a challenge, especially for households with […]

AU Commission Chair highlights progress, challenges, and calls for unity on Africa Day

To mark the celebration of Africa Day, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has reflected on Africa’s journey from 1963 to 2024, celebrating milestones like liberation from colonialism and apartheid and economic growth.  He also addressed ongoing challenges such as demographic pressures, social constraints, climate change, and governance issues.  He highlighted […]

Minister Mushelenga highlights Africa’s growing interconnectedness on Africa Day

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation says Africa is becoming increasingly interconnected, strengthening the continent’s resolve to achieve a united continent. In his speech at the 61st celebration of Africa Day, Dr. Peya Mushelenga highlighted that 54 AU member states signed and 47 ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), signed in Kigali […]