The technical committees of the Genocide, Apology, and Reparations negotiations team from both Namibia and Germany are expected to provide an updated report to the High-Level Committee. This, as Namibian and German leaders, have reiterated their commitment to resolve the painful past of the 1904–1908 genocide. “When we were in Germany, our technical teams were […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says his missions to the US, Germany, and Spain underscore the basic fact that development cannot be effective without stronger multilateral and bilateral partnerships. “Our country cannot develop if we don’t nurture partnerships by responding to opportunities in the external environment. Therefore, missions of this nature are essential to spur national development. […]
The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) have welcomed back Michael Amushelelo, their former Economic Commissar. Amushelelo and the NEFF leadership claim his resignation earlier this year was a strategic ploy to divert attention from the party as it fought deregistration by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN). NEFF won the case, and Amushelelo has returned […]
Namibia’s progress in gender equality took the spotlight at the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva, where the National Council’s Vice-Chairperson Victoria Kauma emphasised the country’s efforts through initiatives like the National Gender Policy and the Rural Women Parliament. Despite the progress, challenges remain, particularly at regional and constituency levels, where women are still […]
Namibia and South Africa have unanimously adopted the report, which guides negotiations surrounding the Orange River Boundary. The report was adopted at the just concluded meeting of the Political, Diplomatic, and Legal Committee of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission. During open and cordial discussions, committee members reviewed the comprehensive report presented by the Joint Committee […]
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, has called on parliaments worldwide to legislate ethical standards for science, technology, and innovation (STI) to advance sustainable development. Speaking at the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Geneva, Professor Katjavivi highlighted the need for robust ethical frameworks that ensure STI benefits society as a whole. He […]
Knowledge Ipinge, who returned to the ruling party in September this year, said he never left the party, nor was he expelled. He explained that, as a result, he remained a member of Swapo. Ipinge is the former councillor of Walvis Bay Urban after defeating long-established political entities, including the Swapo Party. He explained that […]
The Swapo Party has condemned the recent street naming of streets and allocation of unserviced plots by the Keetmanshoop Town Council, describing it as ‘cheap politicking’. The council honoured Landless Peoples Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi and late businessman and football administrator Ludwig Helu with street names. Addressing a media conference at Keetmanshoop, Swapo Regional Coordinator, […]
A draft report of the Joint Committee of Experts on the Orange River boundary will feature at the meeting of the Political, Diplomatic, and Legal Committee of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission, which is taking place in Swakopmund. Speaking at the start of the meeting, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Peya Mueshelenga, highlighted […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says the governments of Namibia and Germany should do all they can to ensure that the painful past of genocide is resolved. Dr. Mbumba said this upon his return from the working visit to Germany and Spain last night (Sun). As the 1904-1908 genocide, apology, and reparations negotiations were in their final […]
