The Swapo Party’s Secretary for Legal Affairs, Pohamba Shifeta, has encouraged members to elect capable and competent candidates who can deliver on promises made. Shifeta said putting incompetent candidates into positions of authority creates challenges and mistrust between the party and the community. Shifeta, who was speaking at a mini-rally at Malengalenga in the Zambezi […]
Even though Kavango West is rich in various cultures and traditions, the Heritage Council of Namibia says there are no official registered heritage sites in the region. The council is now calling on local residents to nominate sites of heritage significance. Those familiar with the Kavango West Region will tell you that there is an […]
A motor vehicle accident claimed the lives of the driver and four passengers in the early hours of this morning on the B1 road between Tsumeb and Oshivelo. According to the police’s national spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the driver lost control of the white Nissan bakkie about 40 kilometres to Oshivelo, resulting in it […]
The Hardap Region’s political leadership described the death of the region’s first female governor and former Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture as a great loss. Katrina Hanse-Himarwa (57) died on Sunday morning after battling cancer. Hardap Governor Salomon April, in his condolence message, described the late Hanse-Himarwa as a person who was guided and […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, launched the first of its kind Namibia Professional Communicators Forum in Windhoek on Monday. Communication specialists from different fields gathered to witness the historic formation. The forum is a platform where professionals in public relations, marketing, corporate communication, academics, and students come together to learn, innovate, […]
Basic income grants, safety homes, climate change, and land servicing were among the inputs given by civil society during a consultation with the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprise, Iipumbu Shiimi. The consultations are regarding priorities for the 2024–2025 mid-year budget review. The mid-year budget review is expected to be tabled in the National Assembly […]
The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) faces intense scrutiny following a scathing report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts and Economy. Independent candidate Paulus Mbangu criticised NIDA for mismanagement, citing the agency’s failure to effectively manage its responsibilities. He proposed several recommendations aimed at reforming governance and improving accountability within NIDA and other […]
Speaker of the National Assembly Professor Peter Katjavivi hosted a dinner in honour of the young MPs partaking in this week’s Children’s Parliament sessions. The occasion was filled with a vibrant atmosphere, with most young parliamentarians draped in Namibia’s diverse traditional attire. The idea of traditional wear underscored the importance of cultural identity and unity […]
Eligible voters who turn 18 years old after the voter registration period will not be able to register due to there being no provision for such in the Electoral Act. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) put this into context after President Mbumba relayed the concerns of the public during a meeting at State House. […]
The low number of eligible voters registering to vote in the November elections continues to be a cause for concern. President Nangolo Mbumba says if nothing is done over the next few weeks, the country will not have a full picture of the number of voters and risk being accused of irregularities in the election. […]
