A heated debate ensued in the National Assembly when the Minister of Rural and Urban Development, Erastus Uutoni, firmly rejected the National Council’s proposed amendments to the Electoral Amendment Bill. The bill, having reached the committee stage, proposed that the remunerated member is deemed to have resigned from the public service with effect from the […]
The year 2025 will be the one that many will be looking forward to as the government plans to implement a grant for unemployed people between the ages of 18 and 59. This was announced by the implementing Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, Doreen Sioka, when she received 18 members to […]
Residents of Okahandja’s informal settlements spent the night at the Okahandja Municipality, demanding a meeting with Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, and Mayor Beatrice Koutogondo. The residents stated that they will not move until the minister comes and addresses their concerns. They are expressing their frustration with being constantly sent from pillar […]
City of Windhoek Mayor Queen Kamati addressed several pressing concerns at a media briefing. These include the controversial practice of blocking prepaid electricity metres due to outstanding municipal accounts. The Electricity Control Board (ECB) a month ago declared in a media release that it is against the law for local authorities to block pre-paid metres […]
It is said that the youth are the leaders of tomorrow; however, they are required to be active in democratic processes to prepare themselves for leadership roles. It is against this background that the ‘Namibia Needs Me’ movement hosted a Democratic Participation Awareness programme aimed at ensuring that the youth take a collective pledge […]
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia’s (NAMCOR) Managing Director Immanuel Mulunga has been found not guilty for his role in a controversial oil deal for an oil block in Angola. A disciplinary hearing headed by Judge Gerhard Maritz dismissed the case, clearing him of fraud and breach of the employment contract. The Manager of Marketing, […]
Judge Moses Chinhengo has dismissed Sacky Shanghala’s application, paving the way for the Fishrot scandal’s main trial to proceed, though not without challenges, such as the right to legal representation and possible appeals. Shanghala and his co-accused now have 14 days to apply for leave to appeal the decision. Shanghala himself has until Tuesday to […]
Police in the Erongo Region have arrested 27-year-old Jessica Gaes as a sixth suspect in connection with the disappearance and death of Matheus Sheehama at Walvis Bay. Gaes, who was reportedly in a relationship with the late 24-year-old UNAM student, made her first appearance in the Walvis Bay Magistrates Court, where she was denied bail […]
The National Assembly is considering ratifying the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention on Maternity Protection, which could greatly benefit working mothers and their families. If ratified, the convention will extend maternity leave from 12 to 14 weeks, protect women from dismissal during pregnancy, and ensure job and income security. The Deputy Minister of Labour, Hafeni […]
Hardap Governor Salomon April has called for collaborative approaches to realise inclusive economic growth in the region. While delivering the State of the Region Address, April said, that only then will the region address issues of poverty, unemployment, drought, and quality service delivery. “The citizens of Hardap Region have hopes that the discovery of oil […]
