The Zambezi Region lacks the capacity and human resources to deal with gender-based violence involving victims under the age of 18. This was revealed during the visit of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development, and Family Affairs at Katima Mulilo. As part of its oversight responsibilities, the Committee received a petition on […]
Namibia has been incorporated into the African Young Leaders Foundation (AYLF) and has registered a chapter with the institution, which has its headquarters in Ghana. The foundation, which now consists of 33 African countries, undertakes social impact initiatives that aim to empower and develop young leaders across Africa by providing them with the necessary tools, […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has granted the request by the Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission to extend its work programme for another month. The commissioners submitted a preliminary report to Dr. Mbumba at State House on Wednesday. The Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission, set up in April this year, was expected to complete and submit its […]
The Deputy Minister of Marginalised Communities, Royal |Ui|o|oo, who was on a three-day visit to Ohangwena Region at the invitation of Ohangwena Governor Sebastian Ndeitunga, expressed his disappointment over the deplorable accommodation of the San community at Olukula Number One in Okongo Constituency. The San people still mainly live a nomadic lifestyle at Olukula Number […]
Property evictions are becoming a rising trend, especially among the most vulnerable members of the Katutura community. This morning saw a family of nine, including four children, being forcibly removed from their property in Frans Hoesemab Street in Katutura, which was almost comparable to a high-profile crime scene. Six police cars filled to capacity, deputy sheriffs, […]
The Office of the Omaheke Governor and some local farmers are working together to supply a soup kitchen at Gobabis with milk three times a day. The soup kitchen feeds vulnerable children, and the supply of milk will help to curb malnutrition. The region recorded 269 admission cases of malnutrition between May and July and […]
The National Youth Service (NYS) has officially welcomed the biggest intake in its history of more than 700 youth recruits at Henties Bay. The 726 young people are the 15th intake, and they come from all corners of Namibia. They are here to benefit from the National Youth Service’s mandate of providing national service and […]
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (MIRCO), Peya Mushelenga, says the UN Security Council cannot keep postponing the fulfilment of the desires of Africans to reform the institution for broader representation. Dr. Mushelenga says the issue of Africa not being represented in the permanent category of the Council must be urgently addressed. The Minister […]
Young people seem to be disengaging from politics. These are the findings of researcher Christie Keulder, who says youth involvement in political activities beyond voting continues to be minimal. Only 40% of youths aged between 18 and 25 voted in the 2019 elections. As future leaders, young people play a crucial role in strengthening political […]
The nbc’s slogan “It’s Ours” truly resonated today as Basadi in Music Award winner Robyn Nakaambo embraced this slogan during the appreciation ceremony hosted in her honour following her award win in South Africa. The award, a testament to her talent, dedication, and the hard work of the entire production team, has indeed been brought […]
