The President of the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP), Mike Kavekotora, has pledged to introduce a progressive inheritance tax of approximately 50% if elected to govern. He made this announcement during the launch of the party’s manifesto in Ongwediva. In its manifesto, the RDP aims to lead Namibians in consolidating their hard-won independence by […]
The National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) unveiled its election manifesto in Otjinene, Omaheke Region, with a promise to create over 200,000 jobs. Despite a delayed start and windy conditions, NUDO supporters eagerly anticipated the party’s vision for Namibia. The 24-page manifesto outlines a series of commitments to the electorate, which the party describes as a […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has expressed his condolences to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and the people of South Africa following the death of Tito Mboweni. Mboweni, South Africa’s first black Reserve Bank Governor post-1994, passed away on Saturday after a brief illness. President Mbumba praised Mboweni as a symbol of African excellence and a distinguished […]
Namibia Broadcasting Corporation Director General Stanley Similo recently praised regional staff for their dedication and contributions to the media industry, both in Namibia and beyond. Employees from Otjiwarongo, Gobabis, and Tsumkwe gathered in Swakopmund for a staff appreciation event hosted by Similo and nbc’s Senior Leadership Team. The Director General emphasized the importance of recognizing employees’ […]
McHenry Venaani, President of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), has called on young Namibians to vote for his party, emphasizing the power they hold in shaping the country’s future. Speaking at a rally in Outapi, Venaani expressed his satisfaction with the large turnout of youth and urged them to take action. Addressing the 71% of […]
October 12 marks a century since the ancestors of the Ovitoto community emerged from concentration camps, seeking refuge and rebuilding their lives in the Ovitoto communal area. The milestone was celebrated over the weekend at Okandjira Village in the Omatako Constituency. Ovitoto, located about 25 kilometers southeast of Okahandja in the Otjozondjupa Region, became a […]
The Swapo Party Vice President has directed all party members and supporters to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner ahead of the national elections on November 27. Addressing a rally at Keetmanshoop, Swapo Party’s presidential candidate reminded party members to resist all provocations, emphasising that Swapo Party, as the winning team, has nothing to gain […]
Police in the Kavango East and West Regions are urging local communities to assist in tackling a range of crimes, particularly stock theft, which has become a major concern. Over the weekend, senior officers from the Border and Infrastructure Protection Directorate patrolled the borders in both regions, where many areas lack law enforcement presence, creating […]
Speaker of the National Assembly, Prof. Peter Katjavivi, was honoured with valedictory remarks and awarded a Certificate of Distinction for his exemplary service at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Group meetings and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). His leadership has significantly impacted collaborative efforts to promote democratic governance across the region, as noted in a […]
Growing up in poverty doesn’t determine one’s future, but escaping hardship is no easy feat. Journalist-turned-author Selima Henock’s inspiring story of resilience attests to this. In her newly released book, My Nakedness, Henock reflects on her humble beginnings in a shack made of oil barrels and the ridicule she endured for her circumstances. Born and […]
