The National Council MP, Paulus Mbangu, raised significant queries during a debate on the National Council Standing Committee on Public Accounts and Economy’s report on a benchmark visit to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature in South Africa last year. The Committee led by Peter Kazongominja consists of Leonard Shikulo, Lonia Kasingo, Sebastiaan Karupu, George !Garab, Harald […]
The Female Correctional Facility in Windhoek was among the key installations toured by the Regent of Perlis, Malaysia, Acting King Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, emphasising the importance of rehabilitation and international cooperation in corrections. During his visit, the monarch engaged with the facility’s administration and inmates, expressing a keen interest in the programmes designed […]
Namibia and Botswana continue to strengthen ties to ensure peaceful and prosperous coexistence. The two countries Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation and Foreign Affairs met at Katima Mulilo ahead of the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Zambezi Regional Council and Chobe District Council. The joint visit started in Katima Mulilo, to […]
Namibians are remembering the former Education Minister, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa, who died on Sunday for her contribution to the country’s education system. Hanse-Himarwa has been conferred an official funeral. The 57-year-old Hanse-Himarwa served as minister of education from 2015 to 2019, during which she oversaw reforms in the sector. The procession accompanying the remains of the […]
The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security says its refusal to approve a work visa application by two South African lawyers was not politically driven. The authority says the refusal was procedural and in line with its dedication to a fair and transparent immigration process. Among the two was senior advocate and prominent […]
Swapo Party MP in the National Council, Andreas Amundjindi, proposed legislative changes to streamline elections by considering the holding of national, regional, and local authority elections simultaneously. Amundjindi, who was speaking during a debate on the Electoral Amendment Bill, said this strategy will also reduce costs. “In all these elections, our government is going to […]
The official portrait of President Nangolo Mbumba is now available for display in public and private entities and will replace the late President Dr. Hage Geingob’s. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology says the portrait of President Mbumba will be displayed alongside that of Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma. The Ministry says President Mbumba’s […]
President Nangolo Mbumba is disappointed over the theft of food meant for the drought relief programme. The known incidences of theft of food items meant for drought relief were reported in Oshikoto, and suspects were arrested in May this year. Five employees of the Ohangwena Regional Council and an employee of the Oshikango Constituency Office […]
The Namibia Household Income and Expenditure Survey (NHISES), last conducted in 2016 and originally scheduled every five years, will be carried out in 2025. The delay is attributed to budgetary constraints, compelling the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) to achieve more with less. The agency needs N$250 billion to carry out its responsibilities effectively. Despite receiving […]
Namibia will face their toughest challenge yet in the Rugby Africa Cup when they meet Zimbabwe in tomorrow’s semifinals in Kampala, Uganda. While Namibia emerged victorious in the 2022 Rugby Africa Cup semi-finals against Zimbabwe, this encounter promises a fresh challenge. Prince Gaoseb, a Namibian loose forward from the 2022 win, emphasizes the need for […]
