Hundreds thronged to Oshihole Village in the Omusati Region to pay their last respects to business magnate Malakia Lukas Nakuumba, who died on May 7 after a short illness. Mourners included Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, politicians, traditional leaders, businesspersons, family, and friends attended the burial of Nakuumba, who received an official funeral at the Omuthitu gwatshishele […]
The Namibian Defence Force continues to be a beacon of peace and unity and ensures security and stability in the country amidst challenges since 1990. Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Frans Kapofi made this remark during the NDF’s 34th anniversary celebrations held at the Lieutenant Dimo Hamaambo Garrison at Grootfontein . Minister Kapofi says the […]
The MR 119, which runs from Gobabis to Talismanus for 145 kilometres, will be upgraded to a low-volume, seal-standard road. N$200 million has been set aside by the Roads Authority for the three-phased project. During the groundbreaking ceremony, Minister of Works and Transport John Mutorwa said an appropriate road network is essential to facilitate poverty […]
The Grootfontein Municipality recently began consulting with stakeholders as part of its process to prepare its budget for the financial year 2024/2025. Despite extensive invitations by the municipality using all instruments of information dissemination, only a small number of Grootfontein residents showed interest. The disappointed acting chief executive officer, Indileni Lungameni, says the trend of […]
The Landless People’s Movement’s Bernadus Swartbooi has expressed disappointment with the National Assembly, stating that it fails to embody a democratic space rooted in values and virtues. Swartbooi questioned whether the issues debated truly reflect the serious demands of and for the people. “Look at the laws that have been made. The laws that are […]
The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) has called on traditional leaders to be mindful of the Environmental Management Act when allocating land. Pohamba Shifeta was speaking at the official appointment of environmental officers in Windhoek on Friday. Shifeta says the ministry has noticed that some traditional leaders sell or allocate land in a […]
President of the Landless People’s Movement, Bernadus Swartbooi, urged the party to strive to secure the majority of the 96 seats in the National Assembly to bring about necessary changes in the country and further restore the dignity of citizens. Speaking at the party’s first national convention, Swartbooi also urged party members to persevere in […]
The 20th Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab Lecture Series held at the Namibia University of Science and Technology emphasised the urgent need for global development, youth empowerment, and addressing international inequalities. Discussions centred on the upcoming Summit of the Future, which aims to reshape global governance and ensure sustainable development. The Summit of the Future, scheduled for […]
More than 400 Grade 11 and Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS) learners from various schools nationwide participated in two weeks of school holiday classes at Epukiro Senior Secondary School aimed at enhancing their academic performance. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the two-week school holidays, Omaheke Education Director Constance Wantenaar emphasised that the ministry is dedicated […]
The Second Boys Leadership Camp and Training is expected to kick off from the 28th of June to the 7th of July at Ongeyama Farm outside Okahandja. The Boys Leadership Camp and Training is an initiative under the School of Destiny Association’s (SODA) character-building programmes that provides practical tools for self-awareness, self-discipline, leadership skills, […]
