President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah assured residents of Kuvukiland, an informal settlement in Tsumeb, that they will be getting water soon, while the provision of electricity will come at a later stage. Kuvukiland is divided into A, B and C, with A already supplying water and electricity. The groundwork for B and C to have water will […]
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has stated that Namibia’s public health workers are the second-highest paid in the SADC region. The minister responded to a concern raised by Independent Patriot for Change (IPC) MP Boniface Susiku over a shortage of doctors, especially in rural areas. Susiku cited alleged poor remuneration and […]
Namibia and Windhoek will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Berlin-Windhoek sister city partnership this week. A delegation led by the Mayor of Berlin, Dr. Kai Wegner, is expected in Windhoek on Wednesday. The visiting sister cities also include the capitals of Indonesia and Mexico coming together in Windhoek to meet, collaborate, network and exchange […]
Residents of Katutura Central, who have been grappling with a sanitation crisis for years, escalated the situation on Monday morning by disposing of sewage-contaminated waste at the City of Windhoek’s headquarters as a protest against their perceived “seven years of neglect”. The protest was led by social activist Shaun Gariseb, who bemoaned what he described […]
A team of experts from the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture is assessing the condition of infrastructure of tertiary public institutions to identify gaps and develop a national plan for such facilities. The team paid a courtesy to Otjozondjupa Governor John ||Khamuseb to brief him about their mission. The head of […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the need for Parliament to urgently consider bills, as the executive relies on Parliament’s cooperation to ensure that delays do not hinder the implementation of policies and programmes. The President held a consultative meeting with the leadership of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO), led by Vice President Peter Kazongominja, […]
Ohangwena Regional Council Chairperson, Erickson Ndawanifa, has called for unity among regional councillors, emphasising that collective effort is key to improving the lives of all inhabitants in the region. Speaking during the official opening of the Regional Council Reflection Workshop, Ndawanifa said the Council must remain focused on collaboration and shared responsibility to ensure sustainable […]
Churches must take an active role in restoring moral order and accountability if Namibia is to overcome corruption, inequality, and stagnation. This was the message from speakers at the 3rd Annual Economic Summit at Swakopmund. Hosted by the Alliance of Christian Churches in Namibia, the summit brought together political leaders, business executives, and faith-based organisations […]
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Industrial Relations of the National Assembly convened a workshop to discuss how to strengthen social protection systems for the most vulnerable citizens. The Chairperson of the Committee, Justina Jonas, highlighted the importance of social protection in promoting human development and reducing inequality. She said that Namibia […]
