Regional and local authority councils from opposition parties have been reminded to refrain from acting independently from the central government. Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa said no regional and local authority councils should operate in such a manner. He made the remarks at a two-day meeting for governors, regional and local authority […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) officially registered two new political parties and handed over their certificates today. The People United for Change (PUC), led by Ernestus Axakhoeb, aims to uplift marginalised groups such as the Hai||Hom and the San communities, promoting inclusive political representation across all regions. The second party, Namibia Progressive Party (NAPPA), […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism recently held consultations on the National Policy on Prospecting and Mining in protected areas of Rundu. The engagement was spearheaded by the Deputy Director for Wildlife Research and Monitoring, Kenneth Uiseb. “This draft policy is guided by a number of key principles. These are principles like the high […]
The Ministry of Works and Transport has issued a directive requiring that traffic citations related to vehicle defects and non-compliance be issued to the registered vehicle operators rather than the drivers. Veikko Nekundi made the announcement in the National Assembly on Tuesday, following concerns raised by the public, transport associations, and truck drivers. The complaints […]
As the National Assembly resumed this afternoon, it was filled with concern and urgency as Swanu’s Member of Parliament, Evilastus Kaaronda, raised questions. Kaaronda first questioned the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, about recent public concerns suggesting that COVID-19 might return. Kaaronda urged the minister to speak clearly to the nation […]
Landless People’s Movement Member of Parliament Eneas Emvula has raised concerns in the National Assembly about reports that some schools have already begun administering the human papillomavirus vaccine to girls aged nine to 14, ahead of the Ministry of Education’s officially scheduled vaccination campaign set for June to July. Emvula addressed his inquiry to the […]
Members and supporters of the banned United Democratic Party recently staged a demonstration at Katima Mulilo calling for the separation of the Zambezi Region from Namibia. The demonstrators are demanding the recognition and implementation of what they claim was a 1964 agreement signed between the Swapo Party and the leadership of the now defunct Caprivi […]
Some Swapo Party members at Tsumkwe held a demonstration recently to air what they term long-standing grievances over political exclusion, unfulfilled promises, and further claims of exclusion of youth and elders of the area from the party’s restructuring process. The protestors in their petition state that the district and regional coordinator failed to properly consult […]
The Swapo Party and the country’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has praised the late clergyman, Stefanus Tiboth, for his unwavering commitment to the party and the broader community. Tiboth died three weeks ago in Keetmanshoop at the age of 80. President Nandi-Ndaitwah praised late Dean Emeritus Stefanus Tiboth as a staunch, loyal party member during a […]
There has been a noticeable increase in foul language and aggressive behavior in Parliament, particularly in the National Assembly. From shouting matches and personal insults to threats of physical confrontation, the National Assembly often resembles a battleground rather than a venue for honorable debate. This conduct strays far from the democratic principles of respect and […]
