Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said there is a need to take full advantage of the country’s charcoal industry. Dr. Ngurare said the industry is strategic and capable of addressing key national priorities, such as environmental sustainability, land restoration, economic diversification and youth employment. He was speaking at the closing of the National Service Training […]
The Deputy Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Dr. Charles Mubita, has said the ministry will need about N$2 billion to make a once-off cash payment to the 16,000 unpaid veterans of the liberation struggle. He said this while responding to suggestions and questions regarding the ministry’s budget motivation for Veterans Affairs, which amounts to […]
Students from the University of Namibia (UNAM) held a solidarity walk in response to the tragic events that recently occurred in the town of Okahandja. The students walked all the way from the UNAM campus, where they headed to Hendrick Witbooi Drive and then to Emona Road before proceeding back to the campus. This was […]
The president of the SADC Parliamentary Forum has said the Forum’s transformation into a regional Parliament, once completed, would enable the institution to contribute to the regional integration agenda. Tokely Justin, who is also the Speaker of Madagascar’s Parliament, led the delegation of MPs under the Forum to a courtesy call on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah […]
The Student Union of Namibia (SUN) is demanding urgent action against a school principal, who is alleged to have assaulted a learner by slapping him to the ground at the Ncumcura Combined School in the Kavango East Region. The union is calling on the Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, […]
The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has tabled a budget of over N$1.17 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year to advance Namibia’s foreign policy, trade agenda, and diplomatic presence globally. Motivating the allocation, the minister said 8.5% of the total budget, equivalent to N$100 million, has been earmarked for the development budget. […]
Two Independent Patriots for Change Members of Parliament (IPC) delivered their maiden speeches, focused on several key issues they deem crucial for Namibia’s future. These ranged from improving decentralisation efforts to addressing gaps in youth development and tackling resource shortages in schools. IPC MP Ottilie Haitota called for effective and swift legislative action to address […]
