Top PDM leaders retain positions

The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) held its Congress in Katima Mulilo, where President McHenry Venaani and the top five leaders retained their positions. Jennifer Van Den Heever remains Vice President, Ricky Vries continues as National Chairperson, Manuel Ngaringombe stays on as Secretary General, Linus Tobias holds the Deputy Secretary General role, and Nico Smit retains […]

NTLA determined to seek justice over genocide

The Chairperson of the Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA), Gaob Johannes Isaack, has urged Nama communities to take charge of their pursuit of justice for the Nama genocide that occurred during the German colonial era. He made this call during a gathering held in Keetmanshoop, which was organized by the association to update the Nama […]

Venaani stresses grace in victory and defeat

At the Popular Democratic Movement’s second national elective congress in Katima Mulilo, the party’s president, McHenry Venaani emphasized the importance of grace in both victory and defeat. “Youth, we brought you to parliament. A position doesn’t determine your future,” he said. “Walk with the elders, strategize differently to win more votes. For those contesting, you’ve […]

Preparations for FOCAC in full swing

The Ambassador of Namibia to China has stated that preparations are well underway for the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Elia Kaiyamo expresses Namibia’s desire to continue nurturing its relationship with China for the benefit of both countries. Namibia will be joining other African nations in China for the ninth forum. Kaiyamo emphasizes that […]

President Mbumba leads Namibian delegation to FOCAC 2024

A Namibian delegation, led by President Nangolo Mbumba, will attend this year’s Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). nbc reporter Selima Henock sat down with Jerobeam Shaanika, the Deputy Executive Director responsible for Multilateral Relations and Cooperation, to discuss the expectations of this year’s forum. The forum will commence with a meeting of senior officials on […]

President Mbumba confers national honours

Notable Namibians, including the Deputy Prime Minister, John Mutorwa, were conferred national honours, during the investiture ceremony at State House. President Nangolo Mbumba conferred the awards on the honorees. The honorees were awarded for their contributions to the liberation, socio-economic development, and promotion of peace and justice in Namibia. These are in the fields of […]

Namandje defends Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah’s presidential candidature

Swapo Party Politburo Member Sisa Namandje has maintained and assured members that the party’s sole presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, was constitutionally elected. Namandje’s address at a media briefing comes against the backdrop of a court challenge against the candidature of Nandi-Ndaitwah, citing a breach of the party’s constitution. Namandje said in no uncertain terms that […]