Various community media houses and industry stakeholders gathered in Otjiwarongo for a consultative workshop to finalise the draft of the Community Media Policy Framework. The two-day workshop, organised by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) in collaboration with UNESCO, sought valuable input on the draft policy. The policy framework aims to safeguard democratic […]
Inflation has slowed to an average of 4.8% during the first seven months of 2024, down from 6.2% in the same period last year. This has enhanced consumers’s purchasing power and contributed to more stable prices. Slower inflation allows consumers to make more informed financial decisions and plan their expenditures more accurately. During the announcement […]
High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo has dismissed two motions from the Fishrot accused, Sacky Shanghala, James Hatuikulipi, and Pius Mwatelulo, who sought legal advice from the court on how to proceed with the case. Judge Chinhengo clarified that the court can only offer directions and not legal advice. The three applicants sought procedural guidance to […]
Zambezi Governor Alufea Sampofu has cautioned political parties not to exploit drought relief as a campaign tool. He emphasised that food aid is a government programme designed to serve all Namibians, regardless of their political affiliation. Sampofu made these remarks while overseeing the distribution of drought relief in Sesheke, Kongola. The distribution of drought relief […]
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has inaugurated a boundary wall at the Festus !Gonteb Primary School, with a call on the private sector to support public schools. The Festus !Gonteb Primary School enjoys a rich history, dating back to the 1950s. Initially started by the Rhenish Mission, the school was first located near Swakopmund’s Central Business […]
Government schools that have been damaged by wind and rain storms in the Otjozondjupa Region will be renovated during this financial year. This was revealed by the region’s governor, James Uerikua, during the State of the Region Address. Uerikua revealed that over N$11 million has been provided by the Education Ministry to repair the infrastructure […]
In his State of the Region Address at Opuwo, Kunene Governor Marius Sheya highlighted infrastructure development as a key component in stimulating prosperity, promoting economic inclusion, and creating job opportunities. Sheya highlighted several projects carried out by local authorities aimed at enhancing service delivery through the provision of essential services to residents. There are a […]
President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, as the outgoing Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security, is currently participating in the SADC Organ Troika Summit of Heads of State and Government in Zimbabwe. Held on the margins of the 44th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, the Organ Troika Summit will […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says today the SADC region can look back to the past 32 years with pride and a sense of achievement. He says the regional bloc has been instrumental in promoting collaboration among its member states, enabling them to work together towards common goals that benefit the economies of the member states and […]
Namibia has condemned the decision by the French government to endorse Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. The statement by the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation (MIRCO) says France’s decision constitutes a blatant disregard for the principles of international law, particularly the right to self-determination. A letter addressed recently to Morocco’s King Mohammed XI by […]
