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 […]
First Lady Sustjie Mbumba, outgoing President of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), delivered her final remarks at the 29th General Assembly’s Open Session in Addis Ababa. “As I transition from the helm of OAFLAD’s leadership, I do so with immense gratitude for your support over the past year,” Mbumba said. She […]
The U.S. media has reported that a federal judge in that country has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift its freeze on the U.S. humanitarian and development funding, which had halted aid operations globally. The ruling, issued late Thursday, stated the financial devastation caused by the sudden cutoff of payments to suppliers and nonprofits […]
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP, Maximalliant Katjimune, opposed the Public Gatherings and Processions Bill during its second reading, saying the bill directly contradicts Chapter Three of the Namibian Constitution, which guarantees the right to peacefully assemble. Opposing the bill, Katjimune quoted the constitution, which states that all have the right to assemble peacefully and […]
The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) legal counsel, Kameel Permhid, argued in the 2024 presidential election court case held yesterday that the law does not grant the President the power to extend the election period. The LPM lawyer argued that even presiding officers, who are authorised to extend voting within the designated polling timeframe, do not […]
