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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The ||Kharas Regional Council Chairperson, Joseph Isaack, says he won’t back down from his recent decision to suspend the salaries of three councillors representing the Swapo Party in council amid a legal threat. The councillors are Lazarus Nangolo, Suzan Ndjaleka, and Taaimy Amakali. Isaack says the suspension of the councillors’ salaries stems from a council […]
President Nangolo Mbumba is to engage the leadership of the Kunene Regional Council and Urban and Rural Development Minister, Erastus Uutoni, in a bid to resolve an impasse between the two parties. This follows a complaint by the Chairperson of the Council and UDF President, Hendrick Gaobaeb, about an alleged lack of cooperation by the […]
It was the last day of the general registration of voters (GRV), and several queues were still being observed at registration points around Windhoek. Since last week, Namibians have been flocking to registration points to get their voter cards, which led to the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) achieving 81% of the intended target by […]
The Namibia Local Businesses Association (NALOBA) has bemoaned tax debts incurred by businesses that the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) refuses to write off. The association says the decision by NamRA to freeze some of their bank accounts negatively affects their operations and wants the government to intervene. “Therefore, on behalf of native businessmen and women, […]
