Walvis Bay residents have handed over a third petition, demanding the removal of the Red Force Debt Management Company as a debt collector. They say the municipality has violated the law by entering into a contract with Red Force without a council resolution or the involvement of the Central Procurement Board. In April, all the […]
Families residing in the peri-urban areas of Otavi in the Otjozondjupa Region were pleased to receive food parcels from the Drought Relief Programme, expressing gratitude for not having to go to bed hungry any longer. The 2022 Global Hunger Index suggests Namibia suffers from serious hunger levels, with the country ranked 78th out of 116 […]
Parliamentary leaders in Southern Africa are meeting in Windhoek to address pressing issues related to climate resilience, ecosystem conservation, and sustainable development. Parliamentary leaders are promoting collaborative efforts and informed legislative action to tackle climate change effects. Through these discussions, parliamentarians will be empowered to champion initiatives that promote climate resilience, protect ecosystems, learn about […]
The newly elected leadership of the Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) wants free tertiary education in the next two years. NANSO held its 18th National Student Congress over the weekend at Döbra, where it was founded. “We are saying that our mineral resources—our oil, our gas, our fish, and our diamonds—must be able to pay […]
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has vowed to continue conducting due diligence on the applications for new exclusive prospecting licenses (EPLs) and the mining work programme. Minister Tom Alweendo says this process would ensure that actual exploration takes place and avoid delays in the discovery of minerals. Currently, the Minerals Act requires EPL holders […]
The Deputy Minister of Marginalised Communities in the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare has revealed that 1,173 cases of child neglect have been reported since last year. An eye-brow-raising 928 of these cases are of sexual abuse, while cases of physical abuse stand at 526. The statistics were revealed by the […]
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) has fired back at the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC), labelling the regulator’s proposed findings of anti-competitive conduct as “dead on arrival.” This follows the NaCC’s accusations that the nbc has been limiting market access for other free-to-air broadcasters on the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) Network. The regulator specifically cited the […]
The Namibian Police in the Otjozondjupa Region hosted a five-day training exercise for the Okakarara Constituency Crime Prevention Association (OCCPA). This is in line with efforts to involve communities in the fight against crime, especially stock theft, which is rampant in the region. Members of the Okakarara Constituency Crime Prevention Association were joined by other […]
Fish stocks are declining, challenging the government’s plan to employ former fishermen at sea. Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister Derek Klazen said this in response to questions by Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Mike Venaani, who sought an update on challenges, sustainability efforts, and future plans for Namibia’s fishing industry. Venaani’s inquiries underscore the need […]
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs raised service deficiencies at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) due to the absence of regional infrastructure. This has prompted the committee to assess the ongoing Commission’s capital projects in the |Khomas Region that seek to improve its operations and service delivery. The ACC currently operates solely from […]
