The old saying that the apple does not fall far from the tree holds true for Herbert Diergaardt and Andrew Matjila Junior, both of whom decided to get involved in politics as their fathers did. The two are parliamentary candidates for the opposition Republican Party of Namibia. Party president Henk Mudge unveiled them along with […]
Speaker of the National Assembly, Prof. Peter Katjavivi, underscored Cuba’s vital role as a longstanding ally to Namibia, particularly during its liberation struggle and in key sectors like education and healthcare, as he leads a multi-party parliamentary delegation on a week-long official visit to Cuba. The visit aims to enhance bilateral relations and boost collaboration […]
A three-day workshop on social and multimedia, organized by the Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) in the ||Kharas Region, commenced today (Friday) in Keetmanshoop. Thirty participants from all seven constituencies of the region are taking part in the workshop, which aims to equip young Swapo Party members with the skills to enhance the party’s presence […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has tasked the Prime Minister to see how best Namibia can align and fit domestic policies to respond better to the call in the Pact for the Future. He underscored that the Pact and its annexes provide guidelines for how governments can collectively work to urgently address global challenges. Mbumba, who co-chaired […]
The technical committees of the Genocide, Apology, and Reparations negotiations team from both Namibia and Germany are expected to provide an updated report to the High-Level Committee. This, as Namibian and German leaders, have reiterated their commitment to resolve the painful past of the 1904–1908 genocide. “When we were in Germany, our technical teams were […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says his missions to the US, Germany, and Spain underscore the basic fact that development cannot be effective without stronger multilateral and bilateral partnerships. “Our country cannot develop if we don’t nurture partnerships by responding to opportunities in the external environment. Therefore, missions of this nature are essential to spur national development. […]
The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) have welcomed back Michael Amushelelo, their former Economic Commissar. Amushelelo and the NEFF leadership claim his resignation earlier this year was a strategic ploy to divert attention from the party as it fought deregistration by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN). NEFF won the case, and Amushelelo has returned […]
Namibia’s progress in gender equality took the spotlight at the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva, where the National Council’s Vice-Chairperson Victoria Kauma emphasised the country’s efforts through initiatives like the National Gender Policy and the Rural Women Parliament. Despite the progress, challenges remain, particularly at regional and constituency levels, where women are still […]
Namibia and South Africa have unanimously adopted the report, which guides negotiations surrounding the Orange River Boundary. The report was adopted at the just concluded meeting of the Political, Diplomatic, and Legal Committee of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission. During open and cordial discussions, committee members reviewed the comprehensive report presented by the Joint Committee […]
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, has called on parliaments worldwide to legislate ethical standards for science, technology, and innovation (STI) to advance sustainable development. Speaking at the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Geneva, Professor Katjavivi highlighted the need for robust ethical frameworks that ensure STI benefits society as a whole. He […]
