Swapo Party candidate Titus Rugondo has pledged to work closely with residents of the Sesfontein Constituency if elected in the upcoming by-election scheduled for Tuesday. Rugondo, currently campaigning in the area, said his plans are rooted in the Swapo Party manifesto, which he described as a blueprint for development and improved service delivery. “My message […]
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) held an engagement meeting with the youth to encourage them to vote in the upcoming by-election scheduled for June 17. At the event, the party’s candidate for the Otjiwarongo Constituency, Ernst Muraranganda, promised that if elected, he would advocate for youth empowerment through the development of sports facilities, recreational centers, […]
The United Democratic Front’s candidate for the upcoming by-election in Sesfontein, Bernadus Hoeb, has pledged to work tirelessly to bring development to the Sesfontein Constituency if elected on June 17. Hoeb emphasizes his understanding of community dynamics, citing a proven track record that includes extensive experience in fast-tracking development and improving living standards for the […]
Commissar Gabriel Manasse, the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) candidate for the upcoming by-election in the Otjozondjupa Region, has vowed to tackle the social and economic development challenges facing residents in the Otjiwarongo Constituency if elected. Manasse made this commitment during his campaign speech at a mini rally today. He highlighted the positive impact of […]
Mines and Energy Minister Natangue Ithete faced questions from fellow MPs around expected electricity price hikes, particularly how low-income households are to cope. Ithete highlighted the fact that his ministry approved only a 3.8 percent price hike, whereas Nampower had initially proposed 17.44 percent. “It is a real concern that an increase in electricity tariffs […]
No tenders should be given to companies that have failed to adhere to the set minimum national wage of N$13.50. This is according to the head of security at the Public Service Union of Namibia, Andreas Huasiku, who addressed a media briefing in Windhoek on Thursday. Since the implementation of the National Minimum Wage on […]
The overwhelming dominance of foreign content not only drains royalties out of the country, financially sidelining local artists, but also stifles the growth of local creative industries and the job opportunities they could generate. These were the sentiments of PDM MP Inna Hengari while tabling a motion that calls for urgent action to protect and […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended condolences to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the tragic crash of an Air India plane near the Ahmedabad Airport on Thursday. The crash claimed the lives of at least 240 passengers, as well as flight crew members, including ten attendants and two pilots. Those on board the flight included […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia held a stakeholders meeting in the Kabbe South Constituency in the Zambezi Region together with their stakeholders to assess their preparedness. Zambezi’s Regional Electoral Officer Lesley Simwanza called on all stakeholders involved to take the meeting as a platform to engage positively. “Firstly, it is to inform all stakeholders about […]
Kavango West Region’s regional leaders and the police have called for community collaboration in addressing crime and in accelerating development across the region. The leaders made the appeal while visiting Silikunga Village in the Mpungu Constituency of Kavango West, as part of one such community outreach programme. Engaging with the community, Kavango West Police Commander […]
