PM Ngurare honours liberation icon Amutenya Ashipala

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said freedom fighters will always be praised for their dedication to liberating Namibia from the yoke of colonialism, which in turn brought various benefits for the country’s people and visitors alike. Ngurare said this during the renaming of a Swapo Party Branch centre in Oshana Region’s Amutanga village to Amutenya […]

Parliament and Police strengthen partnership to tackle crime

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence, and Security and the Namibian Police Force are collectively prioritising enhanced partnerships to combat crime and improve national safety. The Committee highlighted that limited resources are hindering effective policing, specifically mentioning challenges related to stock theft, gender-based violence and the safety of citizens who use public transport. […]

UN and SABA forge partnership to strengthen media collaboration across SADC

Public broadcasters hold a unique position to shape public discourse, influence social norms, and mobilise communities through storytelling and evidence-based content. It is against this background that the United Nations and the Southern African Broadcasting Association (SABA) officially entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening media collaboration across the SADC region.  The two entities […]

SADC condemns violence in Madagascar

The SADC Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security Cooperation says the region deeply regrets the loss of life, injuries, and property destruction resulting from the demonstrations in Madagascar. In a statement, the Organ’s Chairperson and Malawian President Peter Mutharika said the tragic events undermine the core values of peace, unity, and democracy which form the […]

Namibia condemns unconstitutional takeover in Madagascar

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Selma Ashipala-Musavyi briefed Parliament on the political unrest in Madagascar, where the military has taken control following the impeachment of President Andry Rajoelina.  She said SADC and the African Union are monitoring the situation and working to restore constitutional order.  She stated that the African Union Peace and Security […]