Duma Boko, the newly elected President of Botswana, is set to be inaugurated this Friday at the country’s National Stadium. Officially sworn in as the 6th President last week, Boko stated the urgency of assuming office during his initial speech, saying that any delay would leave Botswana without a leader. In his address, Boko pledged […]
National Council lawmaker Paulus Mbangu has called for an urgent review of the 2023 Population and Housing Census Report, released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) last month, due to what he termed “serious” concerns over its accuracy and clarity. The report, he said, raised eyebrows with questionable data classifications, inconsistencies, and missing key indicators […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with the USA. Dr. Mbumba, in a statement, extended a congratulatory message to the US President-elect, Donald Trump, on Wednesday, further commending him for earning the trust of the American people. ”On behalf of the government and the people of Namibia, I offer our sincere […]
Lawmakers in the National Council are calling for more concerted efforts to address the ongoing drought crisis, following the Minister of Finance’s announcement in the midterm budget in the National Assembly. Swapo MPs Sakeus Nangula and Phillemon Ndjambula commended the government for recognising the drought as a priority. However, Nangula empathised with the need for […]
Republican candidate Donald Trump declared victory in the 2024 presidential contest early Wednesday, as results show him leading in the polls. Addressing supporters from his election night headquarters in Palm Beach, Trump said “This was a movement like nobody’s ever seen before, and frankly, I believe this was the greatest political movement of all time,” […]
Independent candidate in the National Council, Paulus Mbangu, states that delays in releasing parliamentary committee reports have diminished their usefulness for current decision-making. Mbangu reviewed a recent report from the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure, and Housing, which focussed on oversight visits to road infrastructure in various regions. The regions visited by the National Council […]
The National Heritage Council of Namibia (NHCN) has called on residents of the Kavango East Region to nominate sites of heritage significance. Even though the region is rich in various cultures and traditions, there are no officially registered heritage sites in the region. It goes without saying. Residents of Kavango East take their traditional and cultural […]
Land allocation countrywide will be distributed through three proposed models: high, moderate, and low economic values. These models or criteria are contained in the National Resettlement Policy of 2023 under review. Governors, regional councils, and traditional authorities are meeting in Windhoek for the final, national validation workshop of the National Resettlement Policy of 2023. According […]
Ohorongo Cement employee Jakobus Areseb has been elected as the President of the Mining, Metal, Maritime, and Construction Union (MMMCU) at Walvis Bay. The union, which is affiliated with the Namibia National Labour Organisation (NANLO), held its first elective congress since its inception 10 years ago. Areseb is deputised by Sam Sum. Joseph ||Garoëb was […]
Zimbabweans living in Namibia are calling on the United States to immediately lift sanctions imposed on their country, saying they severely affect ordinary citizens. The community argues that the measures have worsened the country’s economic performance and pushed many into hardships. They are also calling for a dialogue between the US and Zimbabwe aimed at […]
