The incoming National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) Gobabis local authority councillor, Uataviza Patire, has committed to improving basic services in the town’s informal settlements. Patire succeeds former mayor Elvire Theron, who resigned from the party to join the Republican Party. During his oath-taking ceremony at a media conference, Patire identified the development of informal settlements […]
The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele has called on leaders at different levels to work in the best interest of and for the welfare of those they serve. !Nawases-Taeyele addressed the Annual General Meeting of the Namibia National Mayors’ Forum, held at Swakopmund. The National Mayors Forum serves as a vital […]
The Namibian Parliament and the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba have signed a Protocol on Cooperation, marking a new phase in their longstanding relationship. The agreement, signed by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Prof. Peter Katjavivi, and Cuba’s Speaker, Juan Esteban Lazo Hernández, aims to enhance collaboration between the two parliamentary institutions. […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has reiterated Namibia’s confidence in the United Nations’ ability to deal with global challenges of conflicts, humanitarian crises, and pandemics. Dr. Mbumba highlighted the world body’s pivotal role in a statement to mark UN Day, which is observed on October 24th every year. Through the recently adopted Pact for the Future, President […]
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is set to vote for the 32nd time on a draft resolution calling for an end to the U.S. embargo against Cuba, referred to by the island country as a blockade, which restricts international business and imposes economic sanctions on anyone trading with Cuba. From March 2023 to February […]
The Grootfontein Municipality has named 27 streets in Omulunga Extention 2 after different minerals that are indigenous to the Grootfontein Constituency. Street names provide essential references for navigation, helping residents, visitors, and emergency services locate addresses easily. However, due to no street renaming committee in place back then, streets in Grootfontein residential areas such as […]
The old saying that the apple does not fall far from the tree holds true for Herbert Diergaardt and Andrew Matjila Junior, both of whom decided to get involved in politics as their fathers did. The two are parliamentary candidates for the opposition Republican Party of Namibia. Party president Henk Mudge unveiled them along with […]
Speaker of the National Assembly, Prof. Peter Katjavivi, underscored Cuba’s vital role as a longstanding ally to Namibia, particularly during its liberation struggle and in key sectors like education and healthcare, as he leads a multi-party parliamentary delegation on a week-long official visit to Cuba. The visit aims to enhance bilateral relations and boost collaboration […]
A three-day workshop on social and multimedia, organized by the Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) in the ||Kharas Region, commenced today (Friday) in Keetmanshoop. Thirty participants from all seven constituencies of the region are taking part in the workshop, which aims to equip young Swapo Party members with the skills to enhance the party’s presence […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has tasked the Prime Minister to see how best Namibia can align and fit domestic policies to respond better to the call in the Pact for the Future. He underscored that the Pact and its annexes provide guidelines for how governments can collectively work to urgently address global challenges. Mbumba, who co-chaired […]
