The Human-Wildlife Conflict Self-Reliance Scheme is not based on a compensation framework but rather to assist bereaved families with funeral costs for those who have lost their lives due to wildlife conflict. Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Indileni Daniel explained to Independent Patriots for Change’s (IPC) MP Rodrick Likando, who questioned the inadequate […]
The Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah, says not all landlords are subject to paying tax, and just as with individuals, taxation depends on their income per year. She was responding to National Democratic Party’s (NDP) leader Martin Lukato, who questioned whether there are any legal provisions that exempt landlords from paying tax. The minister explained […]
The United Nations has marked its 80th anniversary, celebrating eight decades of global peace, development, and humanitarian efforts. The UN has played a key role in promoting human rights, sustainable development, and international cooperation, and Namibia has been a strong partner in these efforts. Speaking at the celebration, the UN Resident Coordinator in Namibia, […]
The Ministry of Works and Transport has stressed the importance of mental wellness as an integral part of overall health and the resilience of its workforce. The ministry hosted a Mental Health Awareness Day to advocate for a culture of care, support, and open acknowledgement of mental health challenges. In an address read on his […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wants an assessment of the 500,000 job target, with initiatives undertaken over the last seven months. Speaking at the inaugural Namibia Public-Private Forum (NamPPF), she reminded the nation that the 8th administration set out to create 500,000 jobs in the next five years. “We have started with the Youth Fund. While job […]
Cuba’s Ambassador to Namibia has expressed concern over the impact of the economic blockade by the United States against Cuba on social sectors of health, sports, and education. Speaking at a press conference, Sergio Vigoa de la Uz stated that surgery has been one of the most affected areas as a result of the shortage […]
Namibia and Venezuela have reinforced their commitment to preserving Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace, calling for an end to military aggression in the region. During talks at State House, Venezuela’s Ambassador to Namibia, Dr. Malagay Henriquez, briefed President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on the situation and emphasised the need for diplomatic solutions […]
The Body of Christ Party (BCP) has agreed with the urgent need to pass the Land Bill as a first step toward addressing landlessness in Namibia. BCP President Festus Thomas shared the party’s position on this and several other matters following a consultative meeting with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and senior leadership at State House. He […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has called on traditional authorities to stop infighting that is creating disunity, which goes against what traditional authorities stand for. “When you are busy fighting for chieftainship, which is squabbles, it’s the community and the land that suffer. Such squabbles make land grabbing unabated. Traditionally and […]
The Republican Party (RP) says it is not opposed to the government or the Swapo Party. Its leader, Henk Mudge, told President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House that the RP’s focus remains on practical, fact-based politics rather than emotional debates. Mudge said the country faces serious challenges but added that blaming others will not solve […]
