The ballot papers for the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections arrived this afternoon. Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Commissioner Pius Iikwambi said out of four international bids submitted, Uni Print, a South African company, was selected at a cost of around N$3.8 million. Iikwambi explained that Unit Print was the most responsive to […]
Many Namibians continue to fall into financial ruin by signing contracts without understanding the implications of their signatures, particularly when agreeing to stand as surety. It is for this reason that legal experts have warned the public to read before signing any contract to avoid suretyship risks. The latest episode of The Wheels of Justice […]
The disregard for customary laws by some traditional authorities has resulted in persistent leadership succession squabbles. This is according to the Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, who has appealed to traditional leaders to show greater tolerance and respect for customary laws. !Nawases-Taeyele was speaking at the opening of the Legal Framework […]
Administrators of the City of Windhoek briefed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy, Industry, Public Administration and Planning on urban development, infrastructure, and market plans. Committee Chairperson Iipumbu Shiimi explained that the committee is keen to support initiatives that foster sustainable growth and improve the quality of life for residents. “There are several overlapping issues, […]
The National Council started its 17th and final session of the 6th term, bringing the 2020-2025 tenure to a close. Its Chairperson, Lukas Muha, has outlined the main agenda and priorities for the session. “During this session, we are expected to deliberate on the Appropriation Amendment Bill, a matter of national significance. Our debate on […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has promised to ensure the decongestion of overpopulated informal settlements through the informal settlement upgrading programme. President Nandi-Ndaitwah promised this during a meet-and-greet of Swapo Party members and sympathisers along the B1 road in Otavi. The President, who was on her way from northern Namibia, revealed that towns such as Keetmanshoop, Windhoek, […]
Given prospects of good rainfall, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said discussions are on to ensure that schools in floodplain areas do not close during the rainy season. Schools such as Onghala, Ohaingu, Oudjobala and Shingunguma would need urgent intervention to avoid their temporary closures. The President said the Ministry of Works and Transport should come […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Swapo Party members to deliver victory for the party in the November elections. She wants them to maintain the chain to ensure perfect synergy in service delivery. The President made the remarks during the Swapo Party rally held at Eemwandi Domission in the Engela Constituency. Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is also […]
The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) held a groundbreaking ceremony in Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay, marking the start of construction for 79 new houses under the National Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme. The project, located in Extension 8, aims to improve living conditions, formalise informal settlements, and address the housing backlog in Namibia. NHE’s Manager for Infrastructure Development, […]
SADC observers of the Tanzania General Elections have reported that voters in many areas of the country were unable to freely express their will during the recently concluded general election. The SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) pointed to challenges across the political, security, and electoral environments, concluding that the election fell short of the SADC […]
