The National Assembly has condemned the US decision to re-designate Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism. It described the move as unjust and counterproductive; it threatens to undermine years of diplomatic progress and international efforts to foster peace and collaboration. In a media statement, the National Assembly criticised the decision as a reversal of […]
Namibia will consider the request for support of Algeria’s candidate, Selma Malika Haddadi, for the position of Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, AUC. President Nangolo Mbumba provided this assurance upon receiving an official letter from Algeria’s President, Abdelmajid Tebboune, delivered by Special Envoy, Mohamed Meziane. AU Commission elections are slated for next month. […]
Some residents of Kongola in the Zambezi Region are concerned about the high incidences of prison breaks at the Menias Brian Libuto Police Station. Addressing the media today, the group’s spokesperson, Kilo Manyando, said four prison breaks have been reported since the police station opened in 2014. During this period, 31 inmates escaped, of which […]
The African Union Commission says it is dismayed by the US government’s decision to withdraw from the World Health Organisation (WHO). In a statement, Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat says the US, as a member of WHO, was crucial in shaping the organisation’s instruments and norms on public health security over the past seven decades. US […]
Cuba has labelled the decision by the new US President, Donald Trump, to redesignate it on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list as a political move and an attack without cause. On Monday, President Trump overturned his predecessor Joe Biden’s order to delist Cuba from the State Department’s list of countries allegedly sponsoring terrorism activities. […]
Ndeshihafela Larandja of the Independent Patriots for Change will lead the political leadership of the City of Windhoek. Larandja was elected today after several failed attempts by city councillors to elect its political leaders. Larandja, who previously served as Chairperson of the City’s Management Committee three years ago, will lead the council until the end […]
The government has condemned what it says is an unfortunate decision by President Donald Trump to reinstate Cuba on the US list of states that allegedly sponsor international terrorism. Trump was just sworn in as the US’ 47th president yesterday (Mon) and made several executive orders. Just on 14th January, Cubans and peace-loving nations celebrated […]
The inaugural session of the official visit by a delegation from the Provincial Government of Cunene, Angola, signifies a significant step toward enhancing bilateral cooperation and shared initiatives between Namibia and Angola. Governor of the |Khomas Region, Laura McLeod-Katjirua, stated that the visit by the Angolan delegation to Namibia strengthens fruitful engagement and fosters a […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says without the final report on the boundaries, it cannot embark on the process of registering eligible voters for the Regional Council and Local Authority elections earmarked for the end of this year. Therefore, the Commission welcomed the submission of draft recommendations to President Nangolo Mbumba. The Commission provided […]
The 5th Boundaries, Delimitation, and Demarcation Commission has decided against the creation of any new regions, despite the numerous proposals made in that regard. The Commission handed over its final report to President Nangolo Mbumba at State House. The Commission took the decision not to create new regions after benchmarking against countries such as Angola, […]
