Members of Parliament in the National Assembly have objected to the tabling of ten bills during Wednesday’s session because of a lack of quorum. Others, however, questioned the reasons for the objections, noting that the first reading of bills does not require a quorum, as no voting takes place at that stage. Deputy Speaker Loide […]

Operations at the Naute Irrigation Farm outside Keetmanshoop came to a standstill after workers downed tools over a wage increase dispute.  The workers demand a 12% wage increase for Grade A category workers, 10% for Grade B category workers, and 8% for Grade C category workers.  Additionally, they want housing and transport allowances as well […]

The 2024 COSAFA Cup group matches have wrapped up, and the Brave Warriors have secured their spot in the semi-finals with a 3-1 victory over Seychelles. The Brave Warriors faced off against Seychelles in their final Group C match, while Group C winners Angola played against Lesotho. Striker Betuel Muzeu scored from the penalty spot […]

A transformative leadership camp to empower young boys, organised by the School of Destiny Association (SODA), is ongoing at the Ongeama Farm, just outside Okahandja. Many boys are growing up in single-parent homes or are struggling with absent father figures, therefore, SODA is a programme that provides self-awareness, self-discipline, leadership skills, and character-building for young […]

The Swapo Party’s Chairperson of Leaders Assigned to the Zambezi Region, Erastus Uutoni, addressed party members and supporters at Bitto in the Sibbinda District.  He reminded them that the liberation struggle was won because of unity of purpose, and the enemy was defeated. Uutoni stated that, as the people had united for the common purpose […]

Rossing Uranium has sponsored the construction of a N$20 million police station at Swakopmund’s DRC informal settlement. Construction is set to begin this month. Residents at the DRC informal settlement and Matutura travel to Mondesa police station, which is about 10 kilometres away, for services. They have complained to the Swakopmund municipality that it takes […]

The Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAITEX) has opened with a call on Botswana and Namibia to enhance trade beyond diamonds. During the official opening, Botswana’s President, Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi, said the bilateral trade primarily revolves around the exchange of diamonds, but a lot more can still be done. The Presidents of Namibia and Botswana co-officiated […]

Wildlife crimes have become a national concern, threatening Namibia’s national heritage and disturbing the environment and the ecosystem.  Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa shared these sentiments during the annual Stakeholder Forum on Wildlife Protection and Law Enforcement.  Imalwa says the poachers continue to find new methods and tactics to continue poaching. Therefore, there is a need for […]

Keetmanshoop Mayor McDonald Hanse thanked the town’s residents for “a commendable display of responsibility to settle their municipal accounts.” This is after the municipality gave notice that those in arrears with their water bills would be disconnected should they fail to make payment arrangements with the municipality. Hundreds of Keetmanshoop residents flocked to the municipal […]

A motion tabled by the Minister of Industrialization and Trade (MIT), Lucia Iipumbu, is set to bolster intellectual property rights by ratifying the Kampala Protocol on voluntary registration of copyright and related rights to streamline copyright protection across African states under the African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (ARIPO). The Kampala Protocol promotes voluntary registration of […]