The National Democratic Party (NDP) is taking steps toward expanding its presence nationally by endorsing the appointment of Ruben Awaseb as the party’s first regional coordinator and Gift Kwala as the regional mobiliser for Erongo Region. Party president and MP Martin Lukato announced the appointments during a media conference in the DRC informal settlement at […]
Newly sworn-in National Council member, Israel Hukura, used his maiden speech in Parliament to highlight serious problems affecting rural communities, especially in the Otjozondjupa Region, which he represents. Hukura said rural dwellers are struggling with land rights, water problems, and youth unemployment, calling for urgent action from lawmakers. One of his main concerns is the […]
National Council MP Emma Muteka has stressed the importance of continuing to train and provide learners with the necessary skills relevant for job creation starting from a young age. Muteka said this during her contribution to a report from the Committee on Education, Science, ICT, and Youth Development on an oversight visit to youth […]
Residents of Katima Mulilo Urban have voiced growing frustration over poor service delivery, lack of healthcare infrastructure and the government’s sluggish pace in implementing critical development programmes. Their concerns were brought to the national stage by their representative, Kennedy Simasiku, who addressed the National Council when he delivered his maiden speech with a clear message […]
In anticipation of the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities’ Elections, the Swapo Party in the ||Kharas Region held its first campaign strategic workshop at Keetmanshoop, focusing on working out strategies to ensure maximum gains. Political parties in the ||Kharas Region will compete in seven constituencies. Currently the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has four seats, […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah this morning departed for Maputo, Mozambique, where she is set for bilateral talks with counterpart President Daniel Chapo. The visit forms part of ongoing regional engagement by the Presidency, aimed at strengthening economic and political cooperation. Stronger economic partnerships with African countries are central to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s agenda to position Namibia […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah returned from her introductory visits to Botswana and Zambia on Friday evening. The President’s visits were aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Namibia and the two neighboring countries. Speaking to nbc News, Press Secretary Dr. Alfredo Hengari said the President’s visits to the two countries focused on economic partnerships, energy, and logistical […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized the need for landlocked countries like Zambia to gain access to essential commodities, particularly oil, through efficient transport routes. She highlighted that a dedicated pipeline from Walvis Bay port to Zambia would facilitate the delivery of petroleum products, reducing dependence on tankers and enhancing energy security for both nations. During her […]
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has expressed serious concern over the operations of the Kunene Regional Council after only one councillor attended a scheduled meeting in Opuwo this afternoon. The minister had called for a full council meeting, but only Councillor Western Muharukua, who is the Chairperson of the Management Committee, showed up. […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has arrived in Zambia’s capital Lusaka for a working visit. The plane carrying the Namibian President touched down at Kenneth Kaunda international airport in Lusaka Zambia this afternoon. Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema led multitudes that thronged the airport to give the Namibian head of state a deserving welcome. President Nandi-Ndaitwah was accorded […]
