The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, has urged the Uis community to unite and work together to develop the settlement. Unity, he adds, is important for the growth of the settlement and, notably, for advocating the return of Uis to local authority status. Uis is located at the foot of Brandberg Mountain […]
The government has acquired two commercial farms to address the plight of the |Khomanin people. Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, revealed this while introducing a motion aimed at establishing communal lands in the |Khomas Region. The motion aims to restore some of the land lost due to colonial injustices and improve […]
The President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) encouraged Namibians to go out in numbers, exercise their constitutional rights, and register to vote in the November elections. Dennis Francis said this during his departure at Hosea Kutako International Airport after his three-day visit to Namibia, where he held various developmental engagements. “I understand you […]
The conflict between the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and Morocco continues to revolve around the unresolved status of Western Sahara and the delay in holding a referendum for self-determination. Tensions persist, with sporadic violence and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a lasting and peaceful solution to the dispute. The special envoy of the Saharawi […]
UNAIDS has applauded the Namibian Constitutional Court’s decision to declare the law that criminalised same-sex relationships as unconstitutional. The court found the law incompatible with the constitutional rights of Namibian citizens. This decision aligns with a series of judgements by courts in Southern Africa in recent years, marking a significant victory for equality and human […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, says the newly inaugurated Uis Settlement Office is a clear testament to bringing services close to the people. The office was constructed at a cost of N$11 million. Uutoni applauded the Erongo Regional Council for expressing sound leadership, management, and dedication to duty that has yielded […]
Chief Justice Peter Shivute has underlined the critical role of academic work in the justice system and its contribution to the development of jurisprudence. Shivute delivered a key note address at the launch of several influential works by Dr. Marvin Awarab. The event, themed “Celebrating the Work of Scholarship of Dr. M. Awarab: 2022-2024,” was […]
