Around 60 Namibian Members of Parliament are among 600 parliamentarians from 73 countries who signed a letter to the United Nations denouncing US President Joe Biden’s designation of Cuba as a “state sponsor of terrorism.” The MPs are demanding the removal of this label before the end of his presidency in January 2025, arguing that […]
China’s Ambassador to Namibia says he does not agree with the view that China provides developmental assistance to African countries in favour of getting its hands on its mineral resources. Ambassador Zhao Weiping said this while emphasising the win-win cooperation between Africa and China. “We provide development assistance to our African friends because we are […]
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Inna Hengari has urged political parties to support local talent, particularly during their ongoing election campaigns. She called on fellow members to shift their focus from foreign performers and invest in Namibian talent. She made the comments in response to a motion on the economic and cultural challenges faced by […]
Former fishermen of Arcticnam Fishing and NAMSOV, known as Group 73, held a peaceful demonstration this morning in Walvis Bay and submitted a petition to Alex Krov, Director of Shore Recruit, expressing their dissatisfaction with management’s treatment. Their requests include payment for accumulated leave days, as they seek compensation for all unused leave. They also […]
Negotiations for the Pact of the Future and the Global Compact, which will be adopted at the end of the Summit of the Future, are in their final stages. The Pact has to be agreed upon by all UN member states by consensus. Namibia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Neville Gertze, confirmed these developments to […]
Steven |Haraǂgeib, who served as Director in the Office of the First Lady during Monica Geingos’ tenure, has been appointed as an expert on the Continental Reference Group on Transitional Justice in Africa. This group is established by the African Union Commission’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace, and Security in collaboration with the Centre for […]
Walvis Bay Junior Mayor Fisabo Mapalo says the youth’s voice on climate change should be heard, as they hold the future of the planet and the next generation. Mapalo said this during the Young Citizens Green Economy Conference held at Walvis Bay. The conference, which aimed at empowering the youth on climate-related matters, was hosted […]
The Minister in the Presidency, Christine ||Hoëbes tabled a motion in the National Assembly to appoint Michael Mutonga and Ludmilla Doëses as Commissioners of the Public Service Commission. The law mandates that the Public Service Commission consist of a chairperson and between three and six members, all nominated by the President and approved by the […]
A fairer Namibia, characterised by an educated youth, healthcare, and affordable housing, with sufficient investment in the areas of tourism and renewable energy. This was the vision All People’s Party Member of Parliament Linus Muchila expressed for the nation in delivering his maiden speech in the National Assembly on Wednesday. Muchila replaced Erastus Shuumbwa, who […]
Over 4,000 households in the Kunene and Ohangwena regions will receive drought relief aid for six months. This comes after the United Nations World Food Programme, with support from the Government of Japan, donated N$9 million towards the drought relief programme. The support by the World Food Programme will provide essential food commodities, as well […]
