The Student Union of Namibia (SUN) has condemned the alleged use of school learners by politicians for personal gain, urging protection for learners’ safety on public platforms. At a media briefing held in Windhoek, the union stressed that the use of minors to read politically motivated speeches in public is a violation of children’s rights. […]
US petroleum company Chevron and the non-profit Palms for Life have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at curbing food insecurity and malnutrition in Namibia. The two-year agreement, to run from next month, will see the partnership providing daily nutritious meals to children under the age of five, as well as to pregnant women, marginalised […]
Vice President Lucia Witbooi engaged with disability centres in the Zambezi Region to promote inclusivity. The Vice President visited the Mainstream Foundation, an organisation founded by parents of disabled children in 2008. Founder Sylvia Chidunka said the centre aims to integrate children into mainstream society. “We are striving for non-discrimination; we want the rights of […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed concern over growing disunity in Namibia, saying it is a threat to the country’s socio-economic development. Speaking at the Heroes Day commemoration at Katima Mulilo on Tuesday, the president called on leaders from all sectors to renew their commitment to maintaining peace, justice, and sustainable development. The head of state […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has arrived in the Zambezi Region ahead of the 35th Heroes’ Day commemoration ceremony, which will be hosted in Katima Mulilo. Today, Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah met with the leaders of the four traditional authorities: Chief George Simasiku Mamili VII of the Mafwe traditional authority, Chief Gilbert Muhongo Moraliswani III of the Masubia traditional […]
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called upon the Kwe San community to always be open and engage with her office on developmental projects within their areas and critical issues that affect their daily lives. The Vice President underscored the government’s commitment to treating the marginalised community equally with all Namibians. Witbooi visited the Kwe San […]
Most rural constituents in the Omaheke Region are in need of better service provision, such as health, water, sanitation, education, road upgrades and income-generating projects to improve their livelihoods. The communities shared this during the governor’s office outreach programme. During the engagement with Governor Pijoo Nganate, residents pointed out areas such as Skoonheid and Omitara […]
NamPost will ensure comfort and safety for senior citizens during the rollout of the social grants come 1st October, when it takes over from Epupa Investment Technology. NamPost Chief Executive Officer Festus Hangula made this assurance in response to community activist Johannes |Gaseb’s concerns about senior citizens enduring long queues without accessing basic facilities. Many […]
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) proceeded with the election of a Bishop this afternoon, and polls are expected to close at nine o’clock this evening. The election is taking place simultaneously across all registered ELCRN parishes throughout the country. The candidates are incumbent Bishop Sageus |Keib, Deputy Bishop Abraham ||Kheibeb, […]
With Otavi being at the centre of road accidents, Otjozondjupa Governor John ||Khamuseb expressed the need for the expansion of the health centre. The governor made this statement while handing over two wheelchairs to the health centre. “Because Otavi is now the central point where many accidents occur, and it has a population of more […]
