The Landless People’s Movement youth wing has petitioned the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform to repossess the Wisdom Youth Organisation Farm, situated outside Otavi, from a Chinese company. They are calling for the building to be returned to the youth and stripped from the hands of the Haixwa family, who they say leased […]
Namibia and Botswana have signed a twinning agreement through the Zambezi Regional Council and the Chobe District Council in Kasane, Botswana. The agreement focuses on areas of local economic development, environment and waste management, shared riverine resources, culture, and sports. The agreement is meant to enhance economic and people-to-people cooperation while facilitating regular engagements between […]
The Chief of the NDF, Air Marshal Martin Pinehas, says the presence of Namibia and Zambia’s defence forces is a clear demonstration of the two countries’ commitment to ensuring that people living along the border are safe. He made the remarks during the launch of Namibia/Zambia border clearance at Katima Mulilo Border Post. “It is […]
Swapo Party MP Kosmos Katura provided feedback to the National Council regarding the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Capacity Development Seminar for Members of Parliament, held in Lusaka, Zambia, last year. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association organised a capacity development seminar for MPs, attended by delegates from Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Mauritius, South Africa, Zambia, and Tanzania. It […]
Africa’s Best Performing Governor for 2024, Neville Andre, says winning the prestigious award has not ended the work to improve citizens’ lives. Andre says the Erongo leadership must continue to do more to resolve challenges such as the water crisis and food insecurity. The Erongo Regional Council staff members and other residents gathered at the […]
Independent Presidential Candidate Ally Angula has laid down her plan to cover her first 100 days in office if elected. Angula says her campaign stands on three pillars that are vital for helping Namibians overcome economic hardships. “Immediate relief for our families of N$1750.00 for every Namibia between the ages of 18 and 59, as […]
SWANU is calling for a relook of Namibia’s education system, describing the current one as a disservice that disadvantages the learners. “I think we have seen our results for the past two years. I think it is an issue that we, as Namibians, have to admit to ourselves that our system has failed somehow. We […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says the noble gesture of humanitarian assistance from Qatar is testimony to the strong bonds of friendship and growing relations between the two countries. Dr. Mbumba sent a letter acknowledging and expressing gratitude to the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani, for the donation towards the drought relief programme. The […]
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economic and Public Administration was in the northern parts of the country to assess the implementation of the government’s programmes and projects. The committee visited Outapi Business Park and the industrial park that houses corporate agencies and SMEs. Nande Trading at Outapi, a sewing business owned by Emily Naunyango, is […]
The regional workshop for African Public Accounts Committees held in Zambia last year dealt with critical issues and best practices essential for effective oversight. Key issues addressed included budget constraints, maintaining relationships with PACs, handling sensitive information, and enhancing the clarity and precision of questioning. UDF MP Sebastiaan !Gobs, who presented the report, submitted that […]
