Leader of the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) Bernardus Swartbooi is challenging a joint declaration between Namibia and Germany concerning the 1904-1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide. Swartbooi’s legal team, led by South African advocate Tshidiso Ramogale, argues that foreign states should not enjoy immunity when they commit atrocities against civilians. Ramogale told the High Court that […]
Otjiwarongo Councillor Paulus Nekundi has vowed to tackle crime and advocates for the establishment of a police station in the Ombili informal settlement. The constituency councillor said they are planning to set up a police station in Ombili, and the municipality has already availed land while discussions are on with the police. “This police station […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has called on the Erongo Regional Council to urgently resolve the leadership and governance challenges that have thrown the council into turmoil. This follows the council’s refusal to comply with a High Court ruling, ordering the reinstatement of Arandis Constituency Councillor Benitha Imbamba as chairperson of […]
The Governor of the Erongo Region, Natalia |Goagoses, is concerned about the potential duplication of government housing initiatives. |Goagoses said this during the showcasing of land allocation by the October Seafarer United Land and Housing Federation (OSULHF) at Farm 37. The governor acknowledged that having land in one’s name, let alone a place to call […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology has called on media houses to support government efforts in promoting the ethical use of social media and strengthening Namibia’s national brand. Emma Theofelus made the remarks during an engagement with editors from state-owned and private media houses in Windhoek. The minister said the Ethical Use of Social […]
The Landless Peoples Movement (LPM) has announced the expulsion of Harald Kambrude following his public declaration on social media that he will be contesting the upcoming Regional Council elections as an independent candidate. LPM secretary Dawid Eigub said in a statement today that Kambrude’s actions do not align with the party’s core values and principles. […]
Frustrated residents of Walvis Bay have petitioned the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, to dissolve the current municipal council over alleged poor service delivery and mismanagement. However, the minister said the timing is not right to take such action. The residents aired their dissatisfaction during a closed-door meeting with Minister Sankwasa on […]
Fed up with Karasburg Town Council over poor service delivery, residents want the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, to intervene. A group of disgruntled residents petitioned the council against what they described as a lack of accountability and transparency. They maintained council-implemented exorbitant hikes in taxes and rates of up to 600% […]
The test results of DNA, taken from four persons of interest in the murder of a young girl in Okahandja, Ingrid Maasdorp, are still being awaited. The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, said the police investigation is in progress, with nine witness statements having been filed. Iipumbu said all efforts […]
Namibia will soon introduce a sex offenders registry. Speaking in the National Assembly, Justice and Labour Relations Minister Wise Immanuel explained that individuals convicted of sex crimes will be listed on the sex offenders registry for public safety, awareness, law enforcement monitoring, and legal compliance. Immanuel informed the public that the ministry remains firmly committed […]
