Namibia and Botswana strengthen bilateral ties

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 […]

Omaruru residents demand removal of council mamagement

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 […]

Namibia reports rising pangolin poaching

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 […]

MURD, nbc sign MoU

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 […]

Proposed divorce bill sparks intense debate in NA

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 […]

VP advocates direct funding to higher learning institutions

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 […]