The Deputy Prime Minister has urged coordinators overseeing regional drought relief warehouses to ensure food supplies are distributed without delay, rather than keeping them in storage for extended periods. John Mutorwa made the call while speaking at a fish donation event by Fishcor in support of the drought relief program. “I’ve undertaken trips to all […]
Democracy appears to be facing challenges worldwide, with rising authoritarianism and the spread of disinformation reshaping political landscapes. According to Graham Hopwood, Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), these trends are also evident in Africa, where military coups in West and Central Africa have disrupted democratic progress, mirroring global patterns. Graham Hopwood […]
Authorities in Windhoek are raising concerns over the growing cases of dog neglect and mistreatment. The City of Windhoek (CoW) has observed an increase in cases where dogs are not properly cared for, emphasising the need for stronger measures to protect them. To address this, city officials are proposing the introduction of a dog tax, […]
Windhoek’s new mayor has outlined her vision for the city, promising to tackle pressing challenges and drive development. The newly elected mayor of Windhoek, Ndeshihafela Larandja, has pledged to focus on improving sanitation, strengthening sustainable water infrastructure, and promoting inclusive economic growth during her term. Speaking at her inaugural address during the City of Windhoek’s […]
Malaria cases are on the rise in the Ohangwena Region, prompting the regional health directorate to declare an outbreak. The regional leadership held a malaria briefing on Thursday at Eenhana to map out how to combat and manage the outbreak. The Ohangwena Region declared a full-scale offensive against the ongoing malaria outbreak. Since January of […]
Swapo Party Councillor Suzan Ndjaleka has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss an application by the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) and the ||Kharas Regional Council for leave to appeal a High Court ruling. The ruling had reversed the termination of service for three members of the ||Kharas Regional Council. The Supreme Court delivered its […]
Strengthening partnerships in education, agriculture, ICT, and skills development is high on the agenda for the newly accredited Heads of Mission to Namibia. Five of the eight diplomats who presented their letters of credence to President Nangolo Mbumba today emphasised these as key areas of cooperation while reaffirming their countries’ commitment to strong bilateral ties […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has expressed concern over the ongoing situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that it could escalate beyond its borders and affect the entire region. Addressing members of the diplomatic community accredited to Namibia, Dr. Mbumba emphasised the need for stability in the region. His remarks came during the annual […]
Rwanda has reaffirmed its stance on the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Namibia, Emmanuel Hategeka, says his country stands with Namibia in calling for a peaceful resolution to the crisis, as clashes between the DRC government forces and the M23 rebels continue to escalate. Despite accusations […]
Trigon Metals, a Kombat ores company, has laid off employees as the mine closes due to flooding from an underground water pump failure. The 533 employees of the mine are distressed, citing that the failure of the water pump happened on 16 January and that the retrenchment was thus short notice. The workers are also […]
