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 […]
Four suspected robbers were arrested earlier today in Rocky Crest, Windhoek, after a chase ended when their getaway vehicle overturned while attempting to flee from the City Police. According to witnesses, the suspects were trying to escape in a Nissan Note when residents intervened and alerted law enforcement. Officers patrolling nearby responded swiftly and apprehended […]
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. […]
The Walvis Bay community paid tribute to the late businessman, John Savva, honouring his legacy and contributions to the coastal town. Former President Nangolo Mbumba, Erongo Governor Nathalia |Goagoses, and former Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Derek Klazen were among those who joined the mourners at the memorial service. The Deputy Education Director for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi said the ministry will soon introduce an online booking and payment system at the NATIS centres countrywide. This will ease ongoing congestion at the NATIS centres. Nekundi announced this while delivering a ministerial statement in the National Assembly today. Nekundi revealed that the number of vehicles in Namibia […]
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has condemned allegations made by Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP John Louw Mouton, who claimed the public broadcaster failed to pay taxes to the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) and alleged corruption related to a government bailout of N$353 million. The NBC described these claims as false and misleading. During […]
The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has explained that he reappointed the same delegates from the Transport Commission for a period of six months until the Public Enterprises Governance Act had been finalised. This was his response to Swapo Party MP Salomon April, who questioned why candidates from other regions were not considered […]
