In what may appear to be a legislative oversight, the Auditor General of Namibia lacks the authority to audit or demand audited financial reports from political parties, despite these parties receiving substantial public funding. This responsibility is currently assigned to the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), flagging a significant gap in financial accountability. Shali Kapepo, […]
The Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare has encouraged young people to engage in economic activities. Doreen Sioka was speaking at a Swapo Party mini-rally at Lisikili in the Zambezi Region. Sioka urged the youth to engage in businesses and make use of the government’s initiatives. “The government has many programmes and […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has urged children’s parliamentarians to deliberate on crucial issues and to advocate outcomes that will positively impact the rights of children. These issues include the 4th Industrial Revolution, Green Hydrogen, Blue and Green economies, and the discovery of oil in Namibia. Dr. Mbumba officially opened the 6th Children’s Parliament today. The outcomes […]
Former MP Vipuakuje Muharukua says he resigned from his political home of 10 years, the Popular Democratic Movement, on his own terms. Muharukua, who served as PDM Chief Whip before the position was given to fellow MP Elma Dienda a year ago, revealed on the TV Current Affairs Programme, 1on1, that he did not want […]
The National Council resumed business today. The National Council, or House of Review, reviews bills passed or referred to by the lower house, the National Assembly, and addresses regional concerns. When it resumed today, the session began with a moment of silence in honour of the late former Education, Arts, and Culture Minister, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa. […]
The 6th session of the Children’s Parliament commenced today under the theme ” Transforming Education in Namibia.” Prior to the session, new members were sworn in, followed by the election of a Speaker and Deputy Speaker, as well as the Chairperson and Deputy Chairpersons of Standing Committees. Jane Phiri from the Hardap Region was sworn […]
The Children’s Parliament of Namibia prepares for its 6th session with a rigorous two-day orientation focused on essential skills and legislative acumen. Led by mentors, the “soft skills” workshop covered leadership qualities, teamwork, sustainable development insights, conflict resolution strategies, empathy training, and communication skills. The personal assistant to the speaker and former deputy speaker of […]
The Swapo Party Secretary General, Sophia Shaningwa, has described the late Katrina Hanse-Himarwa as a dedicated freedom fighter and servant of the people. The party conveyed its message of condolences to the family. Shaningwa, in a statement, says Hanse-Himarwa joined the Swapo Party during a perilous era under the mentorship of the late Kaptein Hendrik […]
The strike at Namagra Karibib has entered its fourth day as workers rejected the company’s offer to increase wages by N$2 per hour. The company has also proposed a housing allowance of N$200 per employee. About 40 workers recently went on strike at Namagra, a company mining and processing marble at Karibib. Most of the […]
Excited high school learners from across Namibia have gathered in Windhoek for the sixth session of the Children’s Parliament, set to commence on Tuesday. The children, 62 in total, are drawn from high schools in all 14 of the country’s 14 regions. They are four from each region, with an additional six learners from the […]
