The Namibian Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) and its funding policy are up for review. The Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi, stated that the review is aimed at accommodating students who were declined financial assistance on the basis of the income of their parents. Some students dropped out of institutions […]

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), in attendance of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc), New Era, and the Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), held a leadership retreat where they discussed strategies on how to address issues in the ITC sector. The retreat, held at Von Bach Dam Resort outside of Okahanja, brought together board […]

A faction of the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) has filed criminal charges against Mike Kavekotora and Kennedy Shekupakela for false representation with the intent to commit fraud.  The party alleges that Kavekotora and Shekupakela falsely claimed leadership positions despite not securing the required 50+1 percent of votes in the 2019 internal elections. The […]

The City of Windhoek Fire Brigade held a street procession on Thursday in honour of the late Methuselah Khama (36), who tragically died in a head-on collision while on duty on the 7th of July. During the memorial service, the fire service paid tribute through the traditional last alarm/siren, the black strike through the divisional […]

The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn !Nawases, commended the Hardap Regional Governor’s Office, including the People’s Republic of China, for continuing to assist the most vulnerable members of society. The two entities donated a two-bedroom house at Hoachanas through the Hardap Governor’s Social Housing Project. The social housing project is an initiative […]

The Governor of Kavango West, Sirkka Ausiku, says that even though the region is faced with many developmental challenges, they are not impossible to achieve.  Ausiku emphasised that focus and persistence are all that are needed to address the region’s difficulties.  The governor made these remarks during the 10th State of the Region address at […]

An executive at TransNamib, Mberipura Hifitikeko, has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the Otjiwarongo Municipality. The appointment comes after almost a year without a CEO. Making the announcement, Otjiwarongo Mayor Gottlieb Shivute said Hifikekeko’s appointment came into effect on July 8. Shivute says the council has confidence in Hifitikeko’s leadership to transform […]

In a critical briefing to the |Khomas Regional Leadership of the Namibian Police, Inspector General Joseph Shikongo issued a clarion call for them to adopt an analytical, robust, and tactical approach to security services. Emphasising the importance of aligning their strategies with the evolving needs and challenges of society, Shikongo underlined the police mandate, values, […]

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs scrutinised top government bodies over delayed capital projects and lapses in office security, raising serious questions about accountability and efficiency. Chaired by the Deputy Chairperson of the committee, Paula Kooper, the committee briefed stakeholders on its oversight findings after visiting the Ministry of Justice and Judiciary’s […]

Of the 1,731,790 Namibians eligible to vote, less than 50% (823,761) have so far registered at the different registration points across the country and at the various registration points at all Namibian diplomatic missions abroad since the start of the General Registration of Voters (GRV) on June 3 to July 6. Omaheke remains the region […]