Hundreds of backyard tenants at Walvis Bay gathered in front of the town’s municipality to apply for land at portion 23 of Farm 37. They are grouped under the banner of the Walvis Bay Backyard Tenants Group, which registered a community savings group, the Backyard Tenants Investment CC, with more than 2000 members. The […]
The National Democratic Party (NDP) has called on the government to be proactive in addressing social issues affecting the nation. Speaking at a media briefing in Windhoek, NDP President Martin Lukato commended social justice activist Shaun Gariseb, who led an online petition against the then-proposed electricity tariff increase. The government intervened and subsidised the envisaged […]
Karibib Mayor Davey van Wyk has condemned the brutal killing of women and children by men. “I want to urge the community of Karibib, let’s keep this family in our prayers, and let’s see how we can assist this family. Whether it’s prayer or anything small you have, let’s be there for our community because […]
Two Karibib families in the Erongo Region are plunged into mourning following the deaths of their sister and two nieces in horrific circumstances in the town. Josephine Nauses and her two daughters died in a blazing inferno after the makeshift shelter they were living in was set on fire. A 25-year-old man, Mandela Mbaunguraiye, caused […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theophelus, emphasised to the Children’s Parliament the critical importance of self-leadership as a foundation for guiding others. Reflecting on her own journey, Theophelus, who once served as Deputy Speaker of the Children’s Parliament, shared how this platform propelled her into the realm of lawmaking. As a passionate […]
Members of the National Council revealed troubling concerns at the Mangetti Cattle Range run by the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) during a recent parliamentary hearing. Councillor Johannes Karondo brought to light several operational challenges at the Mangetti Cattle Range. “People are given the position of supervisors, but yet they get the same salary as […]
Different faith-based communities have applauded the government for non-interference in religious affairs and promoting religious tolerance. Namibia, as a secular state, has seen different religions being practised as enshrined in the Namibian Constitution. This week, the corridors of State House were witness to how the different religions wanted to continue impacting their followers with courtesy […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says Namibia’s leadership made a conscious decision to foster healthy relationships with the church and traditional authorities. Dr. Mbumba says this approach was adopted way before Namibia’s independence because of the role these institutions played in Namibia’s freedom struggle. The President was speaking during a meeting with a delegation of the Namibia […]
The National ICT Summit is set for September and will focus on digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI). Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Emma Theofelus officially launched the upcoming summit in Windhoek. The event featured local and international stakeholders who presented their sponsorship contributions, underscoring their commitment to enhancing the summit’s impact and success. The summit, […]
Senior high school learners across Namibia have been exposed to a two-day Career Guidance and University Readiness Conference, which ended today (Wednesday). The main aim of the meeting is to empower learners with guidance and tools to make confident future academic and professional choices. This is the second edition of the NIRO Career Guidance and […]
