Members of Parliament have raised concerns regarding the effectiveness of government programmes targeting marginalised communities during their contributions to the debate on the Appropriation Bill. For the 2025/2026 financial year, an amount of N$285,638 million has been allocated to the Division of Marginalised Communities, which falls under the Office of the Vice President. The Division […]
Tomorrow, all roads lead to the Oshakati Sports Stadium as the Oshana Region hosts this year’s International Workers’ Day commemoration. Observed on May 1st, the day, otherwise known as May Day, signifies the struggles and contributions of workers while celebrating the labour movement’s role in shaping the fight for independence and social justice and acknowledging […]
Children in the Kavango West Region gathered at Nkurenkuru to air their voices against the violation of children’s rights, such as rape, murder, and other forms of abuse. Learners, accompanied by their teachers and officials from various offices, marched through Nkurenkuru’s Nepara Road to the Governor’s Office, where they handed over a petition. A learner […]
The Business Summit Namibia is vital to foster a conducive environment for investment, growth and diversification that will ultimately help the country develop a sustainable economy. The Business Summit Namibia has officially been launched as a collaborative effort between the City of Windhoek and First National Bank Namibia. This is a step in advancing economic […]
All preparations are underway for tomorrow’s International Workers Day celebration at Oshakati Independence Stadium. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to deliver the keynote address flanked by various ministers and unionists, among others. Oshana regional Governor Elia Irimari has called on the residents of the region and beyond to attend the event, citing that the region […]
Erongo Police officers on Monday enforced a High Court order at the Daure Daman Traditional Authority offices in Uis, removing locks from the gates and dispersing community members gathered there. The operation, confirmed by Erongo Police Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona, was reportedly carried out without incident or injury, in accordance with court instructions. However, the operation […]
Students from different universities, colleges and learners participated in the 24th ‘Chinese Bridge’, a Chinese proficiency competition for foreign students, and the 18th edition of the competition for students in Namibia. Since its establishment in 2013, the Confucius Institute has provided Chinese language lessons to nearly 8,000 individuals. The competition, underway since last week, has […]
Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has concluded engagements with young people in the region with an aim to gather particulars of the jobless youth. The strategy will allow his office to ensure that the youth benefit from employment opportunities in the region. The governor has been engaging youth in each constituency. Muharukua clarified that the Swapo […]
The Deputy Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Dr. Charles Mubita, emphasised the importance for lawmakers to be cognisant of the socio-economic conditions of veterans. These include post-traumatic disorders, an increasing need for medical services, particularly for the ageing veteran population, and a request for resettlement. Mubita said this when he motivated the over N$1.5 […]
NamWater has announced an extension of water rationing in Walvis Bay as unresolved electricity supply issues at the Rooi Bank and Dorop South aquifer systems continue to affect water extraction. Persistent voltage drops and deteriorating infrastructure have hampered operations, prompting the utility to advise the Municipality of Walvis Bay to maintain rationing measures for an […]
