The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism recently held consultations on the National Policy on Prospecting and Mining in protected areas of Rundu. The engagement was spearheaded by the Deputy Director for Wildlife Research and Monitoring, Kenneth Uiseb. “This draft policy is guided by a number of key principles. These are principles like the high […]
The Ministry of Works and Transport has issued a directive requiring that traffic citations related to vehicle defects and non-compliance be issued to the registered vehicle operators rather than the drivers. Veikko Nekundi made the announcement in the National Assembly on Tuesday, following concerns raised by the public, transport associations, and truck drivers. The complaints […]
As the National Assembly resumed this afternoon, it was filled with concern and urgency as Swanu’s Member of Parliament, Evilastus Kaaronda, raised questions. Kaaronda first questioned the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, about recent public concerns suggesting that COVID-19 might return. Kaaronda urged the minister to speak clearly to the nation […]
Landless People’s Movement Member of Parliament Eneas Emvula has raised concerns in the National Assembly about reports that some schools have already begun administering the human papillomavirus vaccine to girls aged nine to 14, ahead of the Ministry of Education’s officially scheduled vaccination campaign set for June to July. Emvula addressed his inquiry to the […]
Members and supporters of the banned United Democratic Party recently staged a demonstration at Katima Mulilo calling for the separation of the Zambezi Region from Namibia. The demonstrators are demanding the recognition and implementation of what they claim was a 1964 agreement signed between the Swapo Party and the leadership of the now defunct Caprivi […]
Some Swapo Party members at Tsumkwe held a demonstration recently to air what they term long-standing grievances over political exclusion, unfulfilled promises, and further claims of exclusion of youth and elders of the area from the party’s restructuring process. The protestors in their petition state that the district and regional coordinator failed to properly consult […]
The Swapo Party and the country’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has praised the late clergyman, Stefanus Tiboth, for his unwavering commitment to the party and the broader community. Tiboth died three weeks ago in Keetmanshoop at the age of 80. President Nandi-Ndaitwah praised late Dean Emeritus Stefanus Tiboth as a staunch, loyal party member during a […]
Namibia is set to officially implement electronic signature regulations, with the Communications Regulatory Authority targeting a nationwide launch of electronic signatures by February 2026. This move is anchored in the Electronic Transactions Act of 2019, which provides comprehensive legal recognition for electronic communication and transactions, ensuring they are as secure, trustworthy, and valid as traditional […]
The Oshakati Town Council expressed satisfaction with this year’s attendance at the annual Totem Expo, which drew over seven thousand visitors to the cultural event held for its tenth edition at the Oshakati Independence Stadium last week. The Totem Expo was created to promote cultural norms and boost the local economy while providing opportunities for […]
Oryx Properties has awarded bursaries worth N$75,000 to three students at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), supporting their studies in property finance. This marks the third time the company has funded local students. CEO Ben Jooste says the programme aims to give students a full view of the business. “So we are […]
