The Grootfontein Municipality plans to roll out development activities and projects in 2025 that will enhance the socio-economic status of the town and improve residents’ well-being. Newly re-elected mayor Talitha Garises stated that these plans include social housing, roadworks, cleanup campaigns, land delivery, and vendor databases. Garises noted that the council will implement the national […]
Grootfontein Municipality is currently without a Chief Executive Officer but plans to fill the vacancy next year. The Acting Chief Executive Officer, Indileni Lungameni, reports that the council has received 30 applications for the position. The vacancy arose following the dismissal of Kisco Sinvula last year due to 27 charges, including alleged abuse of authority […]
The land plight of the |Khomanin people is finally heard. The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, handed over communal land to the |Khomanin Traditional Authority, which said its people have been landless for years. Since independence, the /Khomanin people have been pleading for land and a place to call home. When […]
As Namibia celebrates Human Rights Day, the Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Doreen Sioka, called on each citizen to take action and speak out against injustice within their communities and foster dialogue. Sioka was speaking at the celebration of International Human Rights Day and Namibia Women’s Day at Outapi. Sioka stated […]
Namibia takes center stage in the global biodiversity conversation as it hosts the eleventh session of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in the capital. The seven-day conference will provide Namibia with an opportunity to showcase its leadership in sustainable practices and biodiversity conservation. The conference will help countries make integrated decisions […]
Women have played a pivotal role in shaping Namibia’s history during the liberation struggle and in nation-building efforts. Studies have shown that when women are involved in decision-making, the outcome tends to be highly inclusive and reflective of the needs of diverse communities. Speaking at the celebration of International Human Rights Day and Namibia Women’s […]
Today is Human Rights Day, aimed at reminding the nation of the ongoing importance of equality, justice, and peace. Dr. Naftal Ngalangi is a local expert and researcher in Rundu and talks to nbc News about human rights. There are 30 rights and freedoms that belong to everyone, such as the right to a nationality. […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has described the late Chief Hosea Kutako as an exemplary nationalist, a leader of peace, unity, and a leader of justice for the Namibian people. Dr. Mbumba made the remarks when he officially inaugurated the Chief Hosea Kutako Memorial Museum and Homestead Shrine at Toasis in the Aminuis Constituency. To President Mbumba, […]
Namibia reaffirmed its commitment to justice, equality, and dignity for all as the world marks Human Rights Day. The day coincides with Namibian Women’s Day. In a statement to commemorate the two significant days, President Mbumba rallied Namibians to honor the struggles of the past and work together to build a future where the rights […]
