President Nangolo Mbumba has expressed confidence in the Swapo Party’s presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who could become the first female president of Namibia. Dr. Mbumba asserts that the party’s leadership is capable of achieving the second struggle for economic emancipation for all. While addressing the crowd, Dr. Mbumba revealed a plan for natural resource development […]
As plans for waste treatment and waste-to-energy plants gain fruition, Otjiwarongo Municipality has engaged Germany’s GIZ and its City Climate Gap Fund for resources to execute its development goals. Through the City Climate Gap Fund, administered through GIZ in collaboration with the African Development Bank, Otjiwarongo stands to benefit from the construction of a waste […]
Swapo Party Vice President and presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, said the party will ensure that its manifesto is implemented to improve the living standards of the citizens. She made the assurance at the party’s rally at Omuthiya in the Oshikoto Region. Issues such as water scarcity, especially in remote rural areas, high unemployment rates, and […]
Eighteen (18) political parties contesting in the November 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections form part of the delegation that departed for Johannesburg, South Africa, to observe the design, layout, production, printing, packaging, and delivery of ballot papers. The parties are the Action Democratic Movement, Affirmative Repositioning, All People’s Party, Body of Christ, Congress of […]
The University of Namibia (UNAM) raised more than N$700,000 towards its foundation during the chancellor’s annual charity gala dinner. The funds will be used to provide bursaries to underprivileged students and training support. Established over thirty years ago, the fund played a major role in assisting students with school fees and monthly fees for transportation […]
The increasing number of learners at the Usiel Ndjavera Primary School in the Otjinene constituency is putting pressure on service delivery, with over 1,000 learners enrolled this academic year. School Principal Herold Tjiueza pointed out that the limited number of classrooms and hostel accommodations are some of the key issues that need urgent attention. Tjiueza […]
Speaker of the National Assembly, Prof. Peter Katjavivi, underscored Cuba’s vital role as a longstanding ally to Namibia, particularly during its liberation struggle and in key sectors like education and healthcare, as he leads a multi-party parliamentary delegation on a week-long official visit to Cuba. The visit aims to enhance bilateral relations and boost collaboration […]
A 49-year-old man was found dead in an alleged suicide by hanging at his home in Katutura on Sunday, 20 October 2024. The discovery was made by his uncle at around 07:30 in his room on Hans Uirab Street. According to the police, Leonard Van Wyk was last seen the previous night at around 22:50 […]
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) says it is the only one that has shown political maturity, ability, and ideological bearing to become the alternate governing party. Its leader, McHenry Venaani, said this at a star rally at Keetmanshoop. Venaani assured members and supporters that PDM will break the cycle of unemployment and reduce the housing […]
