NEKA mobilises members to register for elections

The Namibian Exile Kids Association (NEKA) has embarked on initiatives aiming at mobilising its members to register and participate in the upcoming elections. NEKA’s Executive Committee, led by its President Kadiva Hamutumwa, briefed President Nangolo Mbumba on this and other developments preoccupying the organisation a while ago at State House. NEKA says it too is […]

NC MPs raise concern on some parts of Marriage Bill

The National Council members still expressed reservations regarding the proposal to legalise same-sex marriage in Namibia, citing traditional norms where such unions were not historically recognised.  They also continue to oppose the proposed age of consent of 18 years in the Marriage Bill, advocating for an older age requirement. The Redline marriages are another bone […]

Omaruru residents threaten to occupy unserviced land

Residents of Omaruru have threatened to occupy unserviced land, saying the municipality has failed to address their grievances. These include a lack of affordable land and housing, development, employment opportunities, and improved living standards. The residents made the threats during a community feedback meeting with the councillors and management. They wanted to know why the […]

600 houses to be electrified in Karibib

Navachab Gold Mine, Erongo Red, and the Karibib Town Council will co-finance millions of dollars for the electrification of close to 600 houses in the informal settlement. The co-financing initiatives are further supported by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. At a ground-breaking ceremony, the Navachab Gold Mine and Karibib Town Council revealed the plan […]

Southern Africa discusses election management

Free, fair, and credible elections are realised through the collaborative efforts of various electoral stakeholders. It is against this background that the Centre for Human Rights of the University of Pretoria is hosting a two-day workshop in Windhoek on stakeholder intervention to support election management bodies and observers. Participants come from various countries in Southern […]

Police urged to prepare for upcoming elections

The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana, has advised the police to get ready for the upcoming elections. Dr. Kawana was speaking at the Police Force Senior Command Conference at Ongwediva.  The five-day conference is being attended by commissioners and their deputies from all the regions and other stakeholders.  In his […]

ECN registers over one million voters

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has surpassed the one million mark in voter registration. Those who have not registered yet only have nine days to register, and the date will not be extended. The general voter registration, which started on the 3rd of June, ends next week Thursday. Following complaints from some quarters, the […]

Southern Africa discusses need for public health institutions

Southern African countries concluded a three-day meeting in Windhoek to accelerate the establishment of national public health institutes in their respective countries.  The 3rd Southern Africa Annual National Public Health Institutes meeting was organised by the Africa Centre for Disease Control.  Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, emphasised […]