Journalists competing duties

Just as is with every eligible voter, journalists too want to exercise their rights and heeded the call to register. The media are essential to democracy and act as a crucial watchdog to democratic elections, safeguarding the transparency of the process.  They provide voters with the information to formulate their own opinions, allowing them to […]

Journalists competing duties

Just as is with every eligible voter, journalists too want to exercise their rights and heeded the call to register. The media are essential to democracy and act as a crucial watchdog to democratic elections, safeguarding the transparency of the process.  They provide voters with the information to formulate their own opinions, allowing them to […]

National Council completes review of bills and reports

The National Council has completed its review of the four bills and six reports passed by the National Assembly.  With regard to the Electoral Amendment Bill, significant changes are set to protect public servants in consideration for the National Assembly. The amendment alters an existing rule that requires public servants of 55 years or older […]

MPs urged to actively promote climate policies

The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources says although Namibia does not have any climate change laws in place, it does not mean that parliamentarians do not have a role to play in the development and implementation of climate policies and climate actions.  Tjekero Tweya was speaking at the 2nd Southern Africa Regional […]

MPs urged to actively promote climate policies

The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources says although Namibia does not have any climate change laws in place, it does not mean that parliamentarians do not have a role to play in the development and implementation of climate policies and climate actions.  Tjekero Tweya was speaking at the 2nd Southern Africa Regional […]

Parents reminded to protect children against abuse

The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare (MGEPESW) in the Kavango West Region has warned communities against the abusive treatment of children. These concerns about child abuse were expressed during the commemoration of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons at the Hamweyi Village in the Ncuncuni Constituency. Dominated by schoolchildren, the day […]

Parents reminded to protect children against abuse

The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare (MGEPESW) in the Kavango West Region has warned communities against the abusive treatment of children. These concerns about child abuse were expressed during the commemoration of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons at the Hamweyi Village in the Ncuncuni Constituency. Dominated by schoolchildren, the day […]

Swapo councillors call suspension of salaries illegal

One of the councillors affected by the decision taken by the ||Kharas Regional Council Chairperson, Joseph Isaack, to suspend the salaries of three councillors representing the Swapo Party on the council, Lazarus Nangolo, has described the suspension of their salaries as illegal.  “We are duly elected, and the community feels good about our services. Therefore, […]

Swapo councillors call suspension of salaries illegal

One of the councillors affected by the decision taken by the ||Kharas Regional Council Chairperson, Joseph Isaack, to suspend the salaries of three councillors representing the Swapo Party on the council, Lazarus Nangolo, has described the suspension of their salaries as illegal.  “We are duly elected, and the community feels good about our services. Therefore, […]