The Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) aided more than 200 destitute families and pensioners at Gobabis with food parcels. The region recorded several malnutrition cases this year. CCN’s chairperson of the Executive Committee, Heinz Mouton, stated that the Council decided to lend a helping hand as most families have been affected by the drought. […]
Residents at Otjmbingwe and surrounding areas urged politicians to solve issues of water shortage at the settlement. Some Otjmbingwe residents are optimistic about the upcoming elections, which they will be participating in. Joshua Seibeb, Chief of the Tsoaxudaman Traditional Authority, encouraged his people to go out and vote. “Only your vote will get you somewhere; […]
The Governor of the Hardap Region, Salomon April, has described the development in his region as slow but noticeable. The Hardap Region, like many other parts of the south, is facing water scarcity due to prolonged droughts, increasing water demand, and the impact of climate change. Mariental has been grappling with low water levels in […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are a reminder to act with purpose towards the elimination of gender-based violence in Namibia. The 16 Days of Activism is an annual worldwide campaign with a spotlight on the impact of violence on women and children. President Mbumba encourages victims to […]
The Alliance of Christian Churches in Namibia (ACCN) launched a biblical voters’ guide to help voters make informed decisions in the upcoming elections, based on Christian values and teachings. Speaking at the event, Bishop Lukas Katenda noted that the political landscape has become confusing, with voters uncertain about who to choose, as many leaders themselves […]
The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, says the government is committed to improving the facilities where the police are operating to make their working conditions conducive. The Inspector General of the Namibian Police is in the Zambezi Region conducting site visits at the various projects being implemented in the region. In Katima […]
nbc Director General Stanley Similo has reminded political parties and broadcasting licensees of the strict election campaign blackout period, which came into effect 48 hours before Polling Day. The blackout period bans the broadcast of any political party campaign-related content and is stipulated in the Broadcasting Code of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia. The […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has appealed to Namibians to uphold the democratic traditions by turning out in large numbers and exercising their right to vote for the leaders and parties of their choice. He has urged voters to do so in a manner that is peaceful and respectful of one another, the relevant authorities, and the […]
With only a day left before the Presidential and National Assembly Elections on Wednesday, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has intensified its efforts to ensure all citizens are prepared to cast their votes. Teams of ECN officers are currently on the ground in remote areas, including Grünau in the ||Kharas Region, conducting door-to-door voter […]
The Deputy Minister of Disability Affairs, Alexia Manombe-Ncube, has urged people with disabilities to go to the polling stations and cast their votes. She says people using wheelchairs should go to polling stations accessible to them. Voting is not only a right but a duty of all eligible voters to participate in the electoral process. […]
