First Lady Sustjie Mbumba, outgoing President of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), delivered her final remarks at the 29th General Assembly’s Open Session in Addis Ababa. “As I transition from the helm of OAFLAD’s leadership, I do so with immense gratitude for your support over the past year,” Mbumba said. She […]
The U.S. media has reported that a federal judge in that country has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift its freeze on the U.S. humanitarian and development funding, which had halted aid operations globally. The ruling, issued late Thursday, stated the financial devastation caused by the sudden cutoff of payments to suppliers and nonprofits […]
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP, Maximalliant Katjimune, opposed the Public Gatherings and Processions Bill during its second reading, saying the bill directly contradicts Chapter Three of the Namibian Constitution, which guarantees the right to peacefully assemble. Opposing the bill, Katjimune quoted the constitution, which states that all have the right to assemble peacefully and […]
The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) legal counsel, Kameel Permhid, argued in the 2024 presidential election court case held yesterday that the law does not grant the President the power to extend the election period. The LPM lawyer argued that even presiding officers, who are authorised to extend voting within the designated polling timeframe, do not […]
Today, Namibia and the world mourn the loss of the country’s Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma. Nujoma, who was a leader of the Swapo Party, served as the first president of Namibia and two subsequent terms after his long fight for independence during the apartheid regime. Nujoma was born in Etunda Village in 1929. He […]
President Nangolo Mbumba paid tribute to the late Founding President, Sam Nujoma, saying that he spared no effort to motivate Namibians from all walks of life to build a country that would stand tall among nations of the world. President Mbumba and First Lady Sustjie Mbumba arrived at the Nujoma residence to console the family, […]
The Ministers of Defence of SADC and EAC have been directed to meet within 30 days to deliberate on the establishment of a secretariat-level technical coordination mechanism. This mechanism is expected to monitor the implementation of the joint summit decisions. The ministers are to further discuss an elaborate roadmap detailing the immediate, medium, and long-term […]
Home Affairs Minister, Dr. Albert Kawana, has responded to concerns raised about the Public Gatherings and Public Processions Bill in the National Assembly. The bill, which has sparked public debate, aims to regulate public demonstrations. Key issues raised include restrictions on protests, police powers, lengthy notice periods, and high penalties. In response, the government has […]
The Supreme Court of Namibia is set to hear a high-stakes case next Monday, as Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Dr. Panduleni Itula challenges the results of the 2024 Presidential Election. The hearing, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, will be presided over by a bench comprising Chief Justice Peter Shivute, Deputy Chief Justice Petrus […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has firmly defended the credibility of the 2024 elections, dismissing claims by opposition leaders Dr. Panduleni Itula and Bernadus Swartbooi as baseless. In his answering affidavit filed ahead of Monday’s Supreme Court hearing, Mbumba argued that the opposition’s complaints stem from their defeat at the polls rather than any legitimate irregularities. The […]
