Today, Namibia and the world mourn the loss of the country’s Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma. Nujoma, who was a leader of the Swapo Party, served as the first president of Namibia and two subsequent terms after his long fight for independence during the apartheid regime. Nujoma was born in Etunda Village in 1929. He […]
President Nangolo Mbumba paid tribute to the late Founding President, Sam Nujoma, saying that he spared no effort to motivate Namibians from all walks of life to build a country that would stand tall among nations of the world. President Mbumba and First Lady Sustjie Mbumba arrived at the Nujoma residence to console the family, […]
The Ministers of Defence of SADC and EAC have been directed to meet within 30 days to deliberate on the establishment of a secretariat-level technical coordination mechanism. This mechanism is expected to monitor the implementation of the joint summit decisions. The ministers are to further discuss an elaborate roadmap detailing the immediate, medium, and long-term […]
Home Affairs Minister, Dr. Albert Kawana, has responded to concerns raised about the Public Gatherings and Public Processions Bill in the National Assembly. The bill, which has sparked public debate, aims to regulate public demonstrations. Key issues raised include restrictions on protests, police powers, lengthy notice periods, and high penalties. In response, the government has […]
The Supreme Court of Namibia is set to hear a high-stakes case next Monday, as Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Dr. Panduleni Itula challenges the results of the 2024 Presidential Election. The hearing, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, will be presided over by a bench comprising Chief Justice Peter Shivute, Deputy Chief Justice Petrus […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has firmly defended the credibility of the 2024 elections, dismissing claims by opposition leaders Dr. Panduleni Itula and Bernadus Swartbooi as baseless. In his answering affidavit filed ahead of Monday’s Supreme Court hearing, Mbumba argued that the opposition’s complaints stem from their defeat at the polls rather than any legitimate irregularities. The […]
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, welcomed a courtesy visit from a delegation of the Swedish Parliament, reinforcing Namibia’s longstanding and cordial relations with Sweden in various sectors. Katjavivi described the visit as an important platform for engaging, exchanging perspectives, and acknowledging the historical support provided by Nordic countries during Namibia’s liberation […]
The Landless People’s Movement has based their case to nullify the 2024 presidential elections on the “Poisoned Fruit Doctrine,” which translates to that any outcome derived from unlawful actions is compromised and must be excluded to ensure fairness and integrity. At the heart of their argument is the decision by President Nangolo Mbumba to extend […]
In joint heads of arguments filed with the Supreme Court, Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa and President-Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reject the legal challenge filed by Dr. Panduleni Itula, who is contesting the outcome of the recent presidential election. The ruling party and its leadership maintain that the election was conducted fairly and in accordance […]
The Swapo Party’s Oshana branch held a self-introspection following the recently held Presidential and National Assembly Elections, which saw an 11% decrease in support. Chairperson of the leaders assigned to the region, Veikko Nekundi, said the decline in the party support can sometimes be attributed to those who the party has put in structures and […]
