Various members of Parliament disagree with the Ministry of Works and Transport on parameters set regarding the lifespan of government vehicles, adding that they have the capability to far exceed those parameters. They argue that the limit equates to a waste of public funds. MPs are questioning the ministry’s approach to determining the operational efficiency […]
The leader of the National Democratic Party, Lukato Lukato, asked the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, to explain the criteria used in the promotion of uniformed personnel, citing issues of inequity. Speaking in the National Assembly, Lukato said, “There is a crying of members of the police, members of immigration, and members […]
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP John-Louw Mouton has given notice of a motion seeking to extend the National Assembly’s sitting on Thursday, 11 September, until all items on the Order Paper are addressed. The motion also proposes a review of internal procedures aimed at improving the efficiency and legislative performance of the House. Since […]
Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi has appointed a Board of Directors to serve at the Roads Authority for the next six months. Nekundi said the board members were appointed based on their portfolios and expressed confidence in their ability to drive positive change, be innovative, and contribute to national development. Martin Kambulu will […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described the late former Chief of the Namibian Defence Force, Retired Lieutenant General Solomon Hawala, as a hero of the liberation struggle, whose legacy will never die. Dr. Nandi Ndaitwah was speaking during the memorial service of the late military commander, widely known as Jesus, at Ohakweenyanga Village in the Oshana Region. […]
The Zambezi Regional Council has suspended its Chief Regional Officer, Regina Ndopu-Lubinda, with immediate effect. She has been suspended with full pay and benefits. The suspension follows her arrest last month by the Anti-Corruption Commission over allegations linked to a tender awarded to Linyanti Constituency Councillor Irven Kabunga through her co-accused, Solo Mutelo. Ndopu-Lubinda and […]
The memorial service of veteran of the liberation struggle, Commander and national hero Lieutenant General (RTD) Solomon Hawala, is underway at Ohakweenyanga village in the Oshana Region. Hawala, who died on the 11th of August at the age of 89, was accorded a state funeral by the Head of State, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Chief Mourner, President […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has appointed former Member of Parliament Marina Kandumbu as administrator of the Katima Mulilo Town Council following the dissolution of the Council last month. The Katima Mulilo Town Council has been without councillors for the past three weeks, after the removal of the political office bearers […]
Concerns were raised in Parliament about the recent cases of children consuming alleged spoilt food in the Kavango regions, with questions raised about whether the Ministry of Education is doing anything to address the situation at school hostels. Independent Patriots for Change MP Abednego Hishoono said that in June of this year, two minors in […]
The state memorial service of the late Army Commander Salomon Hawala will take place this Friday in Ohakweenyanga village in the Ondangwa Rural Constituency. The funeral will be held on Saturday at the Old Ongwediva Lutheran cemetery. The late Hawala, who has been described as a veteran of the liberation struggle, died on the 11th […]
