The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) has confirmed its participation in the November 2024 elections after their re-registration, following a legal victory in the High Court. The High Court overturned the Electoral Commission of Namibia’s (ECN) decision to deregister the party over failure to submit audited financial statements. Addressing the media today, NEFF’s second-in-command, Iipumbu […]
The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana, has promised that construction of police accommodation at Impalila Island will be completed by the end of October. Minister Kawana gave the assurance at the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the police accommodation at Impalila Island and the Machenje Immigration Access point on […]
The Republican Party’s Henk Mudge has called on the Head of State to disclose the details of the agreement reached at the UN Summit, following President Nangolo Mbumba’s signing of the UN Pact for the Future. Mudge argues that the decision to sign the pact should not have been made by the President or the […]
A comic book that promotes inclusivity and representation of people with disabilities was launched in Windhoek today. The book under the project Hear Me gives deaf individuals a character they can relate to. The 36-page comic book titled “Peace Girl” with a deaf heroine aims to break stereotypes and showcase the diverse strengths and capabilities […]
Learners of Shuumbwa Combined School in the Oshikoto Region urged their fellow learners to surround themselves with positive people. They made the remarks at the commemoration of the Day of the Namibian Child. Grade 7 learner Tangeni Evelino informed fellow learners to surround themselves with positivity and people who want to succeed in life. Another […]
Senior citizens lodging at Keetmanshoop state-owned Daan Viljoen Old Age Home expressed their gratitude for the positive impact of government initiatives intended to enhance their lives. They shared sentiments reflecting on their lives and challenges on International Older Persons Day. International Older Persons Day celebrates older persons in society who continue to share their wisdom […]
Kaisames FM, in partnership with key stakeholders, is taking their Drive Time Programme out of the studio with a series of live Road Safety Pop-Up broadcasts at various roadblocks in the |Khomas Region. The programme is aimed at enhancing public awareness about road safety and encouraging responsible driving behaviour. Road users, which include pedestrians, cyclists, […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has extended well wishes to the people of Germany as they celebrate German Unity Day. In a letter addressed to German President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President Mbumba said the historic day is a reminder of the importance of the values of unity, peace, progress, and values that bind the two nations and […]
Churches and civil society organisations have commended the Namibian government for progress made in the housing area, though there are still other critical areas that need redressing, including the pension scheme of the Social Security Commission. The Adviser of Social Economic Justice of the Council of Churches of Namibia, Uhuru Dempers, also applauded the government […]
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has announced that its beneficiaries will receive their tax relief refunds on November 28, in line with the recently enacted Income Tax Amendment Act. In a statement issued on Tuesday, GIPF confirmed that efforts are underway to streamline its payment processes to ensure the refunds are issued efficiently and […]
