The Chairperson of the Berseba Village Council, Felicia Motinga, has said the swearing in of Namibia’s first female President in two days’ time demonstrates the political maturity of the people despite their political differences. Motinga, who made the remarks at the commemoration of International Women’s Day, called on women to celebrate their achievements and continue […]
The Law Society of Namibia (LSN) and the Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) have formalised a partnership to enhance the country’s legal framework. This collaboration aims to uphold justice by sharing resources and engaging in joint capacity-building initiatives, recognising that neither entity can operate in isolation. The framework for this cooperation is outlined in a memorandum […]
The Rössing Foundation has donated N$1.5 million worth of malaria prevention equipment and tools to the Ministry of Health and Social Services. The purpose of the donation is to support the efforts of the National Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme to reduce malaria transmission. Among the donated items are 150 hand sprayers and 1,200 mosquito nets, […]
The Shingunguma Primary School and Onghala Combined School in the Ohangwena Region have suspended classes due to heavy rains received in the region, accompanied by floodwater from Angola. A delegation led by Ohangwena Governor Sebastian Ndeitunga took a trip to the two schools to observe the situation. The two schools are surrounded by water, making […]
The National Assembly is working to find solutions to the growing seal population, which threatens the country’s fish stock. In 2023, Member of Parliament Mike Kavekotora tabled a motion calling for action. This motion was later referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources for further discussion. During its consultations, the committee held a […]
Members of the National Council are calling for free tertiary education and improved access to financial assistance for all students. This comes as they discussed the reintegration of the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) back into the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation. To improve service accessibility, the MPs are also advocating for […]
The official portrait of the incoming President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, was unveiled at the Old State House today. The portrait of the incoming President was done earlier to have it displayed on poles around Windhoek, along with the Namibian and African Union flags, as part of the independence celebrations and swearing-in of the incoming president. The […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has urged current and future legislators to build on the foundational work of seasoned parliamentarians such as the late Dr. Mose Tjitendero and retired politician Kandy Nehova. He credited the two leaders with the building of the country’s robust National Assembly and National Council, cherished as the hallowed bastions of democracy. Dr. […]
The distribution of drought relief food in the Otjozondjupa Region has resumed after months of delay due to short supply. Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chairperson Marlayn Mbakera has said the region faced numerous challenges in the supply of maize meal over the past four months. “We went into contracts with the truck owners, and now we […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has commended the members of Cabinet for delivering on tasks, despite a series of traumatic events the country went through over the past few years. Dr. Mbumba reiterated that the economic outlook remains positive with the discoveries of oil and gas, mineral resources and the vigorous promotion of green industrialisation and the […]
