With Namibia rounding off Heritage Week last month, the National Heritage Council (NHC) has announced that it is preparing to nominate Brandberg for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Namibia currently has two sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Twyfelfontein, located in the Khorixas Constituency of the Kunene Region and listed in […]
The Governor of the Erongo Region, Natalia |Goagoses, said Namibians should dismantle the architecture of fraud and corruption by constructing a future of transparency, integrity and shared prosperity. |Goagoses made this remark during the All African Fraud and Corruption conference hosted by Sidaso Trading at Swakopmund. In a speech read on her, |Goagoses emphasised that […]
As Grade 11 and 12 learners at Delta Secondary School in Windhoek prepare for their final examinations, they are inspired by words of encouragement from the First Gentleman, Epaphras Ndaitwah. Addressing the learners, Ndaitwah urged them to stay focused and disciplined in their studies, reminding them that education is the foundation of leadership and nation-building. […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia’s (ECN) Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Peter Shaama, explained what the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections are all about and why they play such a crucial role in Namibia’s democratic process. Shaama was speaking during a Government Information Centre session on Tuesday. Shaama said these elections provide a […]
Leader of the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) Bernardus Swartbooi is challenging a joint declaration between Namibia and Germany concerning the 1904-1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide. Swartbooi’s legal team, led by South African advocate Tshidiso Ramogale, argues that foreign states should not enjoy immunity when they commit atrocities against civilians. Ramogale told the High Court that […]
Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, says steps are already underway to address public complaints about office closures during lunch hours at the ministry’s Windhoek branch. This follows a question in the National Assembly by NUDO MP Vetaruhe Kandorozu, who said he had received concerns from members of the public about […]
The Bank of Namibia has condemned recent acts of currency mutilation circulating on social media. The central bank warns of serious legal action against any person tampering with the features of the country’s banknotes and new coinage series. The recently upgraded banknotes and a new coinage series have faced criticism from some quarters of society, […]
Otjiwarongo Councillor Paulus Nekundi has vowed to tackle crime and advocates for the establishment of a police station in the Ombili informal settlement. The constituency councillor said they are planning to set up a police station in Ombili, and the municipality has already availed land while discussions are on with the police. “This police station […]
The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (NASCAM), in collaboration with the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA), has launched a copyright perception survey aimed at raising awareness about the importance of understanding and respecting copyright laws. The survey seeks to gauge how Namibians value creative work and perceive the role of collective […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has called on the Erongo Regional Council to urgently resolve the leadership and governance challenges that have thrown the council into turmoil. This follows the council’s refusal to comply with a High Court ruling, ordering the reinstatement of Arandis Constituency Councillor Benitha Imbamba as chairperson of […]
