The Nama Traditional Leaders Association has reiterated its call to government for their inclusion in the Nama/Ovaherero genocide reparations talks with Germany. Its Vice-Chairperson Dawid Hanse made the appeal at Mariental during the commemoration marking the extermination order issued against the Nama people by the German colonial regime. The extermination order against the Nama people […]
Initiatives to address unemployment, housing and land delivery, and quality education to match the job market requirements are some of the priority areas that are likely to feature strongly in President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s State of the Nation Address tomorrow. Press Secretary Alfredo Hengari says President Nandi-Ndaitwah is cognisant of the challenges facing the country and […]
A demonstration advocating for the legalisation of cannabis in Namibia took place in Windhoek on International Cannabis Day. Activists and users gathered to raise awareness about the medicinal, economic, and industrial potential of the plant. The march, led by cannabis advocate Borro Ndungula and members of the Ganja Users of Namibia (GUN), began near the […]
Zambian international televangelist Nevers Mumba has cautioned political parties in Namibia not to ruin their God-given chance of rule under a female president. In his Easter message to the people of Namibia, the former Vice President of Zambia says in a democratic environment, political party leaders have a chance to build Namibia by offering credible […]
Petitions seeking nullification of the Swapo Party Section elections at Grootfontein and Otjiwarongo are now receiving attention from the highest party structures. In a telephonic interview with nbc News, the Swapo Party Coordinator for the Otjozondjupa Region, Imms Namaseb, said the petitions were triggered by the allegations of irregularities and illegal conduct of an eight-member […]
The High Court has ordered the ||Kharas Regional Council to promote its employee, Barendt Both, to the position of Deputy Director of Administration. The order follows the council’s overturning of Both’s appointment against an interview panel as well as the Public Service Commission’s recommendation. The order was issued in a judgment delivered by the court […]
Members of the Swapo Party in the Grootfontein district are demanding the nullification of branch elections that began on April 16. Seventeen branches have reported unfair practices allegedly orchestrated by an eight-member special task team assigned by party headquarters. At a press conference held this afternoon in town, District Information and Mobilization Officer Susan Schwarz […]
Body of Christ Party leader and MP Festus Thomas has questioned the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development over reported restrictions placed on churches, particularly revival churches, by some traditional leaders in northern Namibia. Thomas raised the matter during the National Assembly’s session, questioning the basis of actions taken by traditional authorities who are reportedly […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed her admiration for the government representatives working tirelessly to support those displaced by the floods. She noted that swift action had been taken to ensure that affected Namibians received essential assistance, including food aid, medical care, and shelter. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks during her visit to the Etunda Relocation Center in […]
In her maiden address, AR’s MP Ester Haikola urged the government to enhance TVET qualifications and expand courses in fields such as information technology, renewable energy, and agri-tech. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Mac Hengari, outlined his plans and commitment to realize the Swapo party’s manifesto. Swapo Party MP Salomon April, also […]
