Moses ||Khumub was sworn in as the new councillor for Guinas Constituency today at the Oshikoto Regional Council offices. ||Khumub fills the vacant seat left by the late Elias Marthinus, after securing 1,407 votes in the January by-elections. He expressed his commitment to serving Guinas Constituency: “I am excited about the opportunity and look forward […]
Erongo regional councillors and management have partnered with the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) to reflect, realign, and generate fresh ideas for the development and service of the region. The team is currently in Windhoek for a two-day retreat. This retreat aims to create a dedicated space for elected leaders and senior […]
The Namibia Cuba Friendship Association (NAMCUFA) has condemned the United States’ decision to add Cuba back to the list of countries alleged to sponsor terrorism. The Secretary General of NAMCUFA, Cecilia Muzile, stated that the association will continue to demand the removal of Cuba from the list, following its reinstatement by President Donald Trump’s administration. […]
|Khomas Regional Councillors visited the Samora Machel Constituency to assess service delivery progress at Farm 508. Councillors of the |Khomas Regional Council, along with Chief Regional Officer Clement Mafwila, visited the area to evaluate progress following the awarding of the tender two weeks ago. Mafwila stated that the servicing of the Health Centre and Police […]
The Secretary to the National Council, Tousy Namiseb, stated that Namibia is focusing on enhancing its legislative and oversight functions to improve service delivery. Namiseb made this announcement during a two-day training session on Policy Formulation and Analysis for the Parliament of Namibia in Swakopmund. He explained that the National Council’s role is to review […]
A pre-trial detention study conducted by researchers from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has revealed that about 43% of cases did not require detention or the pursuit of charges. The study found that the issuance of admission-of-guilt fines was sufficient for those charges. NUST researchers identified patterns of unjustified and possibly unlawful […]
Namibia’s health sector remains cautiously optimistic following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to halt foreign aid for 90 days. The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, says all U.S. funds allocated to local health programs, including HIV/AIDS initiatives, are accounted for. Namibia is a recipient of U.S. foreign aid, primarily through Pepfar […]
Heavy rains over the weekend have damaged Simwege Primary School in Katjinakatji Village, Kavango West. The makeshift school in Mankumpi Constituency serves 58 grade one and two learners. Classrooms and learning materials were destroyed, and the village lost electricity. A teacher from Katjinakatji Combined School said the power outage has left around 400 hostel learners […]
Sam Shololo (45), one of the accused in the NAMDIA diamond heist, has been discharged from a state hospital in Windhoek, police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi has confirmed. Shololo is alleged to have suffered several gunshot wounds and was hospitalized on the night of the violent robbery. He is charged with murder, attempted murder, […]
Lignaverda, driven by Entrepreneurs without Borders, is reforesting semi-arid areas at risk of land degradation and desertification. The organisation creates forests by planting trees while prioritising the well-being of the people who inhabit the reforested regions. Elifas Bonifatius spoke to Selma Nasheya, Country Manager of Lignaverda.
