Newly elected members of Namibia’s eighth Parliament have received important resources to help them in their new roles. Each member will be presented with a copy of the Namibian Constitution, a laptop bag, and copies of a publication discussing the connection between food and energy. The items are courtesy of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), […]
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has emphasised the need for policies that maximise economic benefits from the energy sector while ensuring Namibia remains competitive in the global market, particularly following noted oil discoveries. Minister Alweendo, speaking at a STANLIB Liberty business event, stated that the future policy environment must focus on creating […]
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, led his final session in the August House this afternoon after serving in the position for ten years. In his farewell speech, Professor Katjavivi emphasised that his departure does not mark the end of his political career or service to the country; he stated that he […]
The Speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature in South Africa, Newrene Klaaste, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha. The visit’s goal was to learn from Namibia’s Parliament and compare notes on procedures. The focus of the five-day visit will be on important areas, like how parliament keeps […]
Namibians across the country have been invited to be part of the country’s 35th Independence Day celebrations that will be held at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek on Friday. Giving an update on the preparations, the Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Emma Theofelus, said the preparations for the country’s 35th Independence celebration and inauguration […]
The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) has carried out its final preparations for Friday’s Independence celebrations. NDF spokesperson Colonel Petrus Shilumbu says that they are well prepared, with the current commander-in-chief, Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, also briefed on their readiness. “You see the troops on the ground; they are well motivated. Motivated in a sense that they […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has urged current and future legislators to build on the foundational work of seasoned parliamentarians such as the late Dr. Mose Tjitendero and retired politician Kandy Nehova. He credited the two leaders with the building of the country’s robust National Assembly and National Council, cherished as the hallowed bastions of democracy. Dr. […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has commended the members of Cabinet for delivering on tasks, despite a series of traumatic events the country went through over the past few years. Dr. Mbumba reiterated that the economic outlook remains positive with the discoveries of oil and gas, mineral resources and the vigorous promotion of green industrialisation and the […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has commended the members of Cabinet for delivering on tasks, despite a series of traumatic events the country went through over the past few years. Dr. Mbumba reiterated that the economic outlook remains positive with the discoveries of oil and gas, mineral resources and the vigorous promotion of green industrialisation and the […]
Lawyer Sisa Namandje has rubbished allegations implicating him in a billion-dollar corruption scandal filed with the Law Society of Namibia (LSN). Joseph Nakalemo filed a complaint against Namandje, asking the LSN to investigate, suspend, and take disciplinary action against him. According to Nakalemo’s complaint, Namandje is allegedly involved in multiple criminal and civil cases, spanning […]
