Official talks between Namibia and Botswana, led by President Nangolo Mbumba and visiting President Mokgweetsi Masisi, concluded in Swakopmund this afternoon with a sense that the engagement led to the further strengthening of ties between the two neighbouring countries. President Mbumba remembered Botswana and President Masisi’s solidarity and support during the passing of the late […]
Following the conclusion of official talks between Namibia and Botswana, a joint communiqué was issued. The communiqué, among others, resolved that the second session of the Namibia-Botswana Binational Commission be held in Windhoek at the end of August. The Heads of State also touched on the international peace and security situation, including the security and […]
Residents of Omaruru in the Erongo Region have petitioned the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, after accusing the councillors of having snubbed their demonstration in which they questioned the town’s stagnant development, increasing debts, and lack of job opportunities. Demonstrating under the banner of Omaruru Concerned Members, the group demanded the removal […]
Pangolin poaching and trafficking are on the rise in the country. This is contained in the 2023 National Report on Wildlife Protection and Law Enforcement in Namibia. The number of pangolin trafficking cases decreased in 2022 following the preventative sentences handed down by the Special Courts dedicated to wildlife cases. The report further states that […]
Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, who is leading the Namibian delegation to the 55th SADC PF Plenary Assembly in Luanda, Angola, says the newly launched SADC PF Strategic Plan for 2024-2028 aligns with the region’s ideals to transform the forum into a regional parliament. The SADC Parliamentary Forum launched the Strategic Plan […]
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) and the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding whereby the nbc will partner with the ministry to ensure professional and reliable communication. This agreement reinforces their longstanding relationship and commitment to delivering quality information to the public. The national broadcaster boasts a viewership […]
MPs in the National Assembly expressed diverse views on cultural and societal norms over the Marriage Bill that was tabled by Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana. There were more questions than suggestions, including the legal definition of marriage.
There was a heated debate in the National Assembly over the proposed Divorce Bill tabled by the Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab. The bill, which aims to reform divorce procedures in the country, faced a barrage of criticism and suggestions from MPs. PDM MP Elma Dienda criticised the bill for prioritising divorce over reconciliation, citing […]
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed funding gaps and the difficulties encountered by students at higher learning institutions at the 40th Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) anniversary congress. She mentioned ongoing discussions about possible direct funding from the government to these institutions instead of statutory bodies such as NSFAF. Nandi-Ndaitwah believes that direct payment of tuition […]
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised that Namibia does not lack money but rather has an issue with mishandling it. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah, who was addressing the Public Enterprises CEOs Forum, urged public enterprises to diligently pursue their missions to avoid past failures. “There is no shortage of money in this country; the problem is how we […]
