The election and subsequent ascension to power of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah have given new credence to women in politics in Africa. In Zambia, female presidents of opposition political parties are equally optimistic that Dr Nandi-Ndaitwah has set a new path for women in politics. The opposition New Heritage Party President Chishala Kateka, who was among […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) will hold by-elections in four constituencies by June of this year. The positions became vacant following the swearing-in of four councillors as members of the National Assembly last week. They are from the Swapo Party’s councillors of the Otjiwarongo and Grootfontein constituencies, Marlayn Mbakera and Elder Filipe, and the […]
An induction and orientation seminar for new MPs themed “Fostering Effective and Meaningful Democracy,” running from March 24 to March 28, this month, was marked by tension during its first session. The workshop, aimed at empowering MPs with essential information to help them effectively carry out their parliamentary duties, took an unexpected turn when concerns […]
The Oshikoto-based Uukule Secondary School is set to host a tournament to raise funds for renovations of their school gate entrance and logo. Around 30 schools and approximately 300 learners from various northern regions are expected to participate in boys’ and girls’ soccer, netball, and volleyball tournaments. Uukule Secondary School, a boarding school in the […]
Namibia’s Brave Warriors took a significant step in their Africa World Cup Qualifiers campaign with a 1-0 victory over Malawi in Malawi. A 40th-minute strike from Cape Town City attacking midfielder Prins Tjiueza, assisted by Peter Shalulile, handed the Brave Warriors maximum points. Collin Benjamin’s Brave Warriors made a strong statement in their efforts to […]
