Kamanjab Deputy Chair Resigns from PDM

The Deputy Chairperson of the Kamanjab Village Council in the Kunene Region, Abiole Karunga, resigned from his party, the Popular Democratic Movement, on Friday. In a letter addressed to Kunene Regional Coordinator for Kunene South, Lina Uvanga, and seen by nbc News, Karunga tendered his resignation from PDM and subsequently from all leadership positions. Karunga […]

Okahandja Expo hit by claims of lawbreaking

The Okahandja Business Expo is facing serious allegations that town administrators are ignoring procurement laws and creating a hostile environment for local exhibitors. One exhibitor spoke to Nbc News, claiming that the municipality is renting tents at exorbitant prices from suppliers in the north. Hans Namutewa further alleged that 90% of the security personnel, including […]

PM highlights government efforts to tackle youth unemployment

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced on the social media platform X that approximately 4,310 young people are being recruited into the public sector across all 14 regions of Namibia.  Dr. Ngurare emphasized that these recruitments are part of the government’s commitment to addressing youth unemployment.  He noted that the Namibian Correctional Service has already welcomed […]

SADC requires stronger collaboration in A.I governance

Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has called for regional collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI) governance as Namibia signals its commitment to adopting AI in its parliamentary processes.  She remarked on this during the 57th SADC Parliamentary Forum Plenary, currently underway in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Leading Namibia’s delegation to the Plenary, Dr. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila highlighted […]

NBC reaffirms free airtime for parties in 17 June by-elections

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation has recommitted to allocating free broadcasting airtime to political parties participating in the upcoming by-elections in five constituencies, scheduled for 17 June. Each candidate or political party will be given the opportunity to air two messages on both television and radio, each lasting three minutes. Candidates or political parties may use […]

Swapo Party launches by-election campaign in Kabbe South

The Swapo Party launched its campaign for the by-elections in the Kabbe South Constituency in the Zambezi Region, starting at Impalila Island on Monday. The party called on residents of the island to continue giving Swapo the mandate to run the developmental agenda that started immediately after independence. Swapo Party Member of Parliament and Central […]

NDF marks 35th anniversary with parade

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged members of the Namibia Defence Force (NDF) not to put the country’s security at risk, calling for the highest level of discipline and professionalism. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah, as Commander-in-Chief, addressed the 35th anniversary parade of the NDF at the Lieutenant-General Dimo Hamaambo Garrison at Grootfontein.  The parade marked the NDF’s storied […]

Swapo Party Berseba Disrict claims sabotage behaviour against VP

The Swapo Party has condemned what it termed acts of sabotage and bullying directed at Vice-President Lucia Witbooi during the recent official opening of the Nama Cultural Festival in Keetmanshoop.  Addressing a media conference at Keetmanshoop, the party’s Information and Mobilisation Officer for Berseba, David Mathys, maintained that a deliberate effort was made to undermine […]

Windhoek marks day at Parliament Gardens

The Parliament Gardens in Windhoek were alive with the vibrant colours and rich cultures of Namibia today, as people gathered to mark Genocide Remembrance Day.  While the day was set aside to honour and remember those who died in the genocide, the atmosphere was one of unity and cultural pride. The affected communities led the […]