The Law Reform and Development Commission (LRDC), in conjunction with the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund, wrapped up a nationwide series of public consultations on proposed amendments to the MVA Fund Act aimed at strengthening support for accident victims. During the consultation, individuals highlighted issues such as the extension of loss benefits to individuals 18 […]
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has ordered road contractor John Namushehe CC to pay its employees their full salary by the end of this month. This order follows a lengthy, late-night meeting between the minister, the Roads Authority, labour inspectors, and aggrieved employees. John Namushehe CC is upgrading the Okondjatu-Okakarara Road, and it owes […]
The Law Reform and Development Commission (LRDC), in conjunction with the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund, wrapped up a nationwide series of public consultations on proposed amendments to the MVA Fund Act aimed at strengthening support for accident victims. During the consultation, individuals highlighted issues such as the extension of loss benefits to individuals 18 […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has appealed to the Council of Traditional Authority Leaders not to allow traditional authorities in disputes to attend the annual gathering. Sankwasa referenced that since independence, the number of traditional authorities has increased, and if this trend continues, government support may become a challenge. He lamented […]
The government, through the Justice and Labour Relations Ministry, has handed over eight vehicles to traditional authorities to support their community courts and strengthen the traditional justice system. The handover, conducted by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, highlights the government’s commitment to strengthening traditional justice systems as a vital part of the national judiciary. The vehicles […]
Father Tjijombo St. John’s Faith Mission Church ordained Archbishop Julius Hoveka as bishop of the church. The position of archbishop became vacant following the death of Bishop Petrus Tjijombo in 2023. Different congregations, including sister churches in SADC, political leaders, and archbishops, gathered at Father Tjijombo St. John’s Faith Mission Church to witness the inauguration […]
Alfred ||Khamuxab has been ordained as the new chief of the Hai||Om San Traditional Authority. He takes the seat from his father, David ||Khamuxab, who stepped down in 2024 due to health issues. The chief was coronated at the annual San Cultural Festival, held at Seringkop Farm in the Kunene Region. Speaking on behalf of […]
Stakeholders in the Kavango East and West regions propose that the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund increase its funeral grants to N$50,000. The proposal was made during a consultative meeting held at Rundu by the MVA Fund to amend the Motor Vehicle Accident Act 10 of 2007. This consultation provides a valuable platform for participants […]
Jackson Kaujeua Junior, son of the iconic Namibian musician the late Jackson Kaujeua, died in Norway this morning after a long battle with cancer. He was aged 46. The renowned second-generation folk and traditional music composer and singer had moved to Norway in the mid-2000s, where he performed at various live events around Europe. Jackson […]
The Namibian government has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the business fraternity to address challenges that hinder trade and investment growth. The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, made this statement during a ministerial business engagement session in Mariental. The ministerial engagement, conducted jointly by the Ministry of International Relations and […]
