The First Gentleman, Epaphras Ndaitwah, paid a visit to Ella Du Plessis Secondary School to address the learners about the importance of education and to remind them of the crucial role they play as the future leaders of the country. Ndaitwah reminded the learners of how privileged they are to have an inclusive education system […]
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has issued a directive that all public health facilities remain open and fully operational during official working hours, including lunch hour. This move is part of the ministry’s commitment to deliver uninterrupted and world-class healthcare services to all Namibians. The uninterrupted services will see the implementation […]
Learners from various schools in Rundu, Kavango East Region, took to the streets this morning in a nationwide mass march against violence towards children. Kavango East is joining the rest of the regions in these marches that are aimed at creating awareness about violence against children. “We want justice, and we need protection” are just […]
Learners from schools in Keetmanshoop staged a peaceful demonstration to condemn the recent tragic killings of three young girls in Okahandja. They expressed sympathy with the community of Okahandja for the pain and suffering caused by these brutal acts. The learners called for safe schools and streets and demanded zero tolerance for child abuse, exploitation, […]
The United Nations Namibia has joined the chorus and condemned the killing of three girls in Okahandja. The UN office in the country has described the murders as a national tragedy and a violation of children’s rights. The UN Namibia says the murders of Ingrid Maasdorp, Roswinds Fabian and Boyonce !Kharuxas are heartbreaking. The global […]
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has ordered Omeya Investment CC to pay its employees according to the National Minimum Wage. The action by the ministry follows a protest led by the Namibia Security Workers Union, which claimed that the company was underpaying staff. The union also alleged that around 50 workers were fired […]
A lecturer in project management at the University of Namibia, Joshua Mario, has commended President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s decision to place the oil and gas industry directly under the Presidency. He believes this is an important move that will help develop the industry. According to Mario, it shows the government’s dedication to growing the sector and […]
The good news for motorists using the road between Rehoboth and Windhoek is that the Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, today officially put into use the newly constructed detour road around the bridge, which collapsed last month. Rain damaged the decades-old bridge, necessitating the rapid construction of the two-way detour road. The detour […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Emilia Mkusa as Secretary to Cabinet, taking over from Dr. George Simataa. Her appointment is effective from the 1st of May. Mkusa currently serves as Advisor to the President for Political Affairs , following her redeployment from Ethiopia last year, where she served as Ambassador to that country and Permanent […]
The Speaker of the National Assembly has alerted lawmakers that corruption impacts negatively on investor confidence, economic growth and development, infrastructure development and healthcare. Saara Kuugongwela-Amadhila said this during the budget motivation for the Anti-Corruption Commission. The ACC has been allocated N$116.5 million for the 2025/2026 financial year, which is an increase of about 10% […]
