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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
nbc Director General Stanley Similo says the tourism sector stands to benefit from beauty pageants such as Miss Namibia. Pageants are known to play an integral role in promoting tourism by attracting visitors from different regions to participate in or witness such events. Speaking on Namibia Connects following the successful hosting of Miss Teen and […]
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 […]
The High Court Judges Hosea Angula, Beatrix Jagger, and Thomas Masuku will deliver judgement on the matter in which the Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) have taken the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to court after the ECN deregistered NEFF as a political party within seven working days. The ECN deregistered NEFF and the Christian […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
