President Nangolo Mbumba has said that “a loser will always be disappointed.” His remarks come as opposition candidates Dr. Panduleni Itula and Bernadus Swartbooi challenge the election outcome in the Supreme Court, citing alleged irregularities and calling for re-election. In response to the legal challenge, Mbumba’s legal team in Court documents argue that the elections […]
A recent exemption from the Public Procurement Act enabled the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) to achieve full national connectivity using cost-effective solutions aligned with national development goals. ICT Minister Emma Theofelus outlined that with an N$80 million allocation, the public broadcaster managed to expand its network and upgrade systems. “The national broadcaster plans to transition […]
The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) has officially launched its Access to Higher and Vocational Education Campaign, aimed at working towards a more equal, inclusive, and affordable education system for all students across the country. NANSO says it has fought many seemingly overwhelming battles over the years. Yet, through the commitment, resilience, and collective effort […]
The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) has commenced the pre-selection process for candidates shortlisted for the current intake. Over 240 shortlisted candidates took part in the series of basic training tests at Katima Mulilo. The tests included a general English written exam, followed by physical assessments consisting of a 2.4-kilometre run, which candidates were required to […]
Almost three weeks into the new academic year, the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture is still addressing overcrowded classrooms and a 29.5% increase in candidates, which amounts to 12,031 learners who qualified for the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level for this year. This surge has placed significant pressure on the ministry […]
The Swapo Party’s Oshana branch held a self-introspection following the recently held Presidential and National Assembly Elections, which saw an 11% decrease in support. Chairperson of the leaders assigned to the region, Veikko Nekundi, said the decline in the party support can sometimes be attributed to those who the party has put in structures and […]
Unrehabilitated sand mining pits continue to pose a threat to both human lives and those of their livestock in many areas in north-central Namibia. While the sand mining business has proven to be a lucrative undertaking for those at its forefront, it comes with damning environmental challenges and a threat to human lives. In a […]
There are efforts to safeguard the integrity of electronic transactions and support the growth of a robust and inclusive digital economy. The Electronic Information Systems Management Advisory Council of the ICT Minister is having a two-day planning and retreat in Windhoek to enhance the country’s cybersecurity measures. The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma […]
US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and cease funding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. The announcement is published on the official White House website. Trump’s executive order mandates the termination of the office of the U.S. Representative to the […]
Top officials from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) held an urgent meeting today to address the worsening security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The meeting, announced by SADC on its social media platforms on Friday, brought together ministers to coordinate a regional response to […]
