Opposition lawmakers are intensifying pressure on the government to ensure transparency and accountability in the diamond sector. The interest comes after the violent diamond heist at NAMDIA on January 18. The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) is the latest to join the bandwagon of those demanding answers, with its Member of Parliament, Agnes Tjiramba, submitting a […]
Deputy Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has expressed worries about what he terms as hidden elements within the Ombudsman Bill proposed by Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab. The bill aims to review the effectiveness of Namibia’s laws in protecting human rights and ensuring compliance with international human rights standards. Speaking in parliament, Nekundi questioned […]
The former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Joseph Kabila, has said the withdrawal of all foreign armies from the DRC is an important first step towards obtaining peace in the war-ravaged eastern part of the country. Kabila pointed out that a peace process should also have the full and direct involvement […]
The President of the National Assembly of the People’s Power of Cuba, Esteban Lazo Hernández, says the death of Namibia’s Founding President, Sam Nujoma, is a loss to both countries. Hernández reiterated condolences as expressed by Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez and former President Raúl Castro Ruz. The Cuban top legislator delivered official letters from […]
The former chief pilot of Ethiopian Airlines, who flew the flight that brought Founding President Sam Nujoma back to Namibia in 1989, commended President Nangolo Mbumba for a befitting send-off accorded to the late leader. Captain Tensae Berhanu, who was in Windhoek to attend the state funeral of Nujoma, paid a courtesy call on President […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support from Namibians to accord a final send-off to Founding President Sam Nujoma, who was buried on Saturday. The Head of State made these remarks during a courtesy meeting at State House with Namibia’s former ambassador to Russia, Marten Kapewasha; his wife, Esther Kapewasha; and […]
The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed Dr. Panduleni Itula’s application to set aside the 2024 Presidential elections. In delivering the ruling, Chief Justice Peter Shivute stated that the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) acted correctly in recommending an extension of voting for the presidential election. Justice Shivute clarified that the extension did not constitute the […]
The Judiciary has dismissed allegations by activist and politician Dr. Job Amupanda, who claimed on social media that the institution operates in secrecy and is appointing a second Deputy Judge-President for the main division in Windhoek without public disclosure. Amupanda criticised the perceived lack of information, arguing that the position is significant, carries power, and […]
Minister of Justice Yvonne Dausab tabled the Ombudsman Amendment Bill, calling on lawmakers to strengthen the legal framework governing the Office of the Ombudsman. The bill aims to ensure that the Ombudsman operates with full independence and enhanced authority, particularly in protecting human rights and ensuring government accountability. Dauseb noted that the current Ombudsman Act […]
The National Assembly has decided to honour leaders who made contributions to Namibia’s democracy by renaming key parliamentary spaces after them. The National Assembly chamber now bears the name of the Founding Speaker, Dr. Mose Tjitendero, while the Parliament Gardens have been renamed in memory of the late President and first Prime Minister, Dr. Hage […]
