Malawi’s former president, Peter Mutharika, has taken an early lead in this week’s election, in which he faced off against incumbent Lazarus Chakwera. Meanwhile, Malawi Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja has cautioned political parties to desist from issuing alarming statements that could destabilise the country. The Malawi Electoral Commission has announced that results from […]
Leaders, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders gathered for the Mayoral Stakeholders Fundraising Dinner and Business Awards at Usakos, held under the theme “Partnership, Collaboration, and Actualising the Namibian Dream”. The event raised N$692,000 to support youth employment initiatives in the town. Usakos Mayor Irene Simeon-Kurtz encouraged locals to look beyond celebrating achievements and to actively shape […]
The National Skills Competition officially kicked off at Swakopmund. Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts, and Culture Minister Sanet Steenkamp, who inspected the venue ahead of the opening, was satisfied with the preparedness. With 16 trades and over 170 competitors, this year’s competition aims to continue highlighting the important role the TVET sector plays in skill […]
The Health Directorate in the Zambezi Region is on high alert following reports of Mpox and cholera in neighbouring Zambia. Its director, Woita Kapumburu, said authorities in the region have already assembled a team of experts to continuously monitor the situation at all entry points. Kapumburu, responding to a press query, said his office is […]
Walvis Bay Rural constituency councillor Florian Donatus has been charged with fraud and money laundering. According to a police report, the Independent Patriots for Change councillor was arrested on Monday and will appear in the Swakopmund Magistrates’ Court tomorrow. The councillor is accused of unauthorised spending of N$116,000 from the Erongo Regional Council account. Donatus […]
The Cheshire Homes Trust has marked the 30th anniversary of the Katima Mulilo Cheshire Home, a milestone described as a symbol of hope, dignity, and empowerment for children with disabilities. The home in Katima Mulilo hosted a celebration to mark the anniversary. In her speech, Vice President Lucia Witbooi commended all who have contributed to […]
The Ministry of Finance says it has finalised the Public Enterprises Governance Act’s (PEGA) amendments. The amendments to the PEGA are part of a broader reform to improve SOE governance by dissolving the centralised Ministry of Public Enterprises and decentralising oversight to sector ministries, while preserving strong governance standards and compliance obligations. “So that the […]
The Swapo Party Coordinator for the Omusati Region, Sacky Kayone, has urged party supporters to go out in numbers on the 29th of September to vote for Selma Asino, the party’s candidate in the Outapi Constituency by-election. Asino, currently serving as the Mayor of Outapi Town Council, faces competition from Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) […]
In a quest to maintain and preserve culture, the Ovaherero people gathered at the Ombu Cultural Festival in the Otjozondjupa Region. The Ombu Cultural Festival is a platform created for the Ovaherero people to celebrate their culture and heritage. At the festival, they also showcased their skills, talents and other cultural practices, as some are […]
