The Welwitschia University will establish a state-of-the-art university at Usakos in the Erongo Region. This is contained in the memorandum of understanding signed between the university and Usakos Town Council in Windhoek. The Usakos Town Council will identify land where the university will be built. With a high unemployment rate, especially among the youth in […]
The Herero and Nama genocide is a moral and legal crime, and therefore, there is a need to revisit the dialogue between Namibia and Germany at the community and people-to-people levels. These were the sentiments of Professor Andre du Pisani during a public discussion aimed at raising awareness and educating youth on the Ovaherero and […]
The European Union has donated N$3.8 million for drought relief, which will assist around 140,000 Namibians with essential resources such as food, clean water, and financial assistance. This is in response to the State of Emergency declared by President Nangolo Mbumba in May this year. Over the past decade, Namibia has been facing the most […]
Various dignitaries from around the world who were attending the ceremonial inauguration of the 6th President of Botswana, Duma Boko, have praised the country for being an example of peace, security, and a mature democracy. The ceremonial inauguration was attended by heads of state, including Zimbabwe, Namibia, Zambia, Prime Ministers and deputies, as well as […]
Botswana’s President Duma Boko has urged the nation to embrace peace and unity going forward and to work with utmost dedication towards moving the country to greater heights. The President echoed the sentiments during his inauguration address in Gaborone this morning. President Boko, who prefers to be addressed in a more relatable and appealing way […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has applauded the demonstration of unity by Botswana’s new President, Duma Boko, and his predecessor, Mokgweetsi Masisi, following the general elections. Our news team engaged President Mbumba upon his return from the ceremony on Friday. “Everything went very well; the former President Masisi and the new President Boko are brothers, as we […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) will hold bi-elections in Guinas Constituency in the Oshikoto Region in January. The position became vacant following the death of the constituency councillor Elias Martinus last month. Bi-elections are held within three months of a vacancy. Despite having a mammoth task as it prepares for the Presidential and National […]
20 political parties have signed the Code of Conduct for Political Parties and Political Organisations in Windhoek today. The Congress of Democrats is the only party that did not sign, and it will be granted another opportunity to sign the code of conduct as they are participants in the upcoming elections. Speaking on the occasion, […]
The Revolutionary Union’s application to the High Court to compel Beifang Mining Technology Services to honour a recognition agreement made on March 20, 2024, has been dismissed with costs. The RU claims to represent 390 employees, believed to constitute the majority of Beifang’s workforce, and requested the court to enforce the company’s obligations under this […]
Dominque CJay Van Wyk, accused of stabbing to death John Matokolo Angolo, has been denied bail in the Swakopmund Magistrate’s Court. The bail hearing was postponed to November 21. This comes after the family of Angolo protested to oppose the bail application of the alleged killer. Angolo was stabbed this year on 30 June while […]
