The Governor of the Hardap Region held a meeting with the Rehoboth Baster community in which the discussion centred around the identity of the community, their traditional authority, and their ancestral land. Salomon April informed the community that the foundation of any traditional authority is a juristic area. The governor said that if the Baster […]
Speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi will lead a delegation of parliamentarians to the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, this month. This is the last event Professor Katjavivi will attend in his capacity as Speaker of the National Assembly. The event will bring together parliamentarians, United Nations representatives, experts, and parliamentary staff […]
The Endangered Language Association of Namibia consulted with individuals whose languages are endangered, particularly members of indigenous minorities. A one-day workshop that took place in Eenhana engaged with members of the San community, teachers, and language experts to gather their insights on the proposed policy brief. The Association aims to draft a policy brief for […]
Police Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, is satisfied with the progress made by the contractors that are building the N$20 million police station on the outskirts of Swakopmund’s DRC informal settlement. The police station is sponsored by Rossing Uranium. The police station brings much relief to the community of DRC and Swakopmund, where criminal […]
Educarers from Oshana, Omusati, Ohangwena, and Oshikoto regions have made public their dissatisfaction with the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, who they say have been brazenly underpaying them. The group took to the streets, upset at the Ministry’s decision to pay them a monthly payment of N$1,500, despite years of discussion […]
Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, has said employees whose employers are not reimbursing the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) from the income tax amendments can claim their money from the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) as of February 2025. A notice was issued by the minister for employers to reimburse employees for PAYE […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has reviewed its initial decision to de-register the Christian Democratic Voice (CDV) as a political party, following an urgent application in the Windhoek High Court. The ECN, appearing before Judge Shafimana Ueitele, sought an order declaring its own decision null and void. The ECN said it deregistered the Christian […]
Zambia has recorded the first case of MPOX from a Tanzanian national in Chitambo district, Central Province. Health Minister Elijah Muchima said a 32-year-old man was diagnosed with the viral disease after presenting symptoms at Mukando Health Post. Dr. Muchima said the patient, who travelled from Tanzania to Zambia, reported symptoms that included muscle aches, […]
Health workers from the Rundu Intermediate Hospital, accompanied by students from the health sector, marched through Rundu’s CBD in commemoration of World Mental Health Day. Celebrated on 10 October each year, World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health issues and encourage efforts to support those experiencing mental health issues. This year’s […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has urged potential presidential candidates and members of the National Assembly to acquaint themselves with the prerequisites for a position on November’s ballot, with registration closing in five days. More than 1.4 million registered voters will vote in the watershed elections on November 27, 2024, to pick a new […]
