President of the Landless People’s Movement, Bernadus Swartbooi, urged the party to strive to secure the majority of the 96 seats in the National Assembly to bring about necessary changes in the country and further restore the dignity of citizens. Speaking at the party’s first national convention, Swartbooi also urged party members to persevere in […]
The conflict between the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and Morocco continues to revolve around the unresolved status of Western Sahara and the delay in holding a referendum for self-determination. Tensions persist, with sporadic violence and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a lasting and peaceful solution to the dispute. The special envoy of the Saharawi […]
The United Nations General Assembly President, Dennis Francis commended Namibia for its gender parity in the National Assembly, underscoring the country’s commitment to inclusivity and equality. Dennis Francis addressed a joint Parliament session this afternoon. Francis also spoke about the drought situation in Namibia, saying the country does not have adequate fiscal space to cater […]
President of the United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis stated that the UN faces mounting challenges amidst evolving values, war crimes, geopolitical shifts, and conflicts, despite its active interventions. Speaking during a courtesy call with President Nangolo Mbumba, Francis said this has created the notion that the UN has become irrelevant and needs restructuring to […]
The Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) is asking state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to help pay off money owed to it by their employees. This call was made by NSFAF’s Company Secretary, Fillemon Immanuel, at the Chief Executive Officers and senior management engagement from 57 SOE’s. Immanuel says the intervention is geared towards the recovery of […]
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Inna Hengari has tabled a motion in the National Assembly calling for an urgent debate on the overwhelming presence of foreign music on local radio stations. The motion aims to promote local music and cultural identity by addressing the dominance of foreign music over local airwaves. The motion highlights […]
