Former footballer and current employee at the Office of the Prime Minister, Lolo Goraseb, stood in chains at the entrance of his employer’s office. Goraseb is concerned about the structural independence and integrity of Namibia’s public service management. He criticised the current positioning of the Public Service Commission under the Office of the Prime Minister, […]
The Office of the Labour Commissioner held a business re-engineering process consultation in order to identify and remove obstructions that hinder service delivery. The workshop hosted by the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation was attended by various stakeholders and aimed at redesigning the “As-Is Process,” which was discussed on the 11th of […]
Judge Moses Chinengu has dismissed Sacky Shanghala’s application, allowing the Fishrot scandal’s main trial to proceed. Shanghala, a key figure in the case, had sought the judge’s recusal and the quashing of some charges against him and his co-accused. Shanghala argued that Judge Chinengu should be removed due to potential bias and questioned whether prosecutor […]
Ongos Ladies are intensifying their preparations for the CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA 2024 qualifiers in Blantyre, Malawi. The team has been engaging in pre-season matches against male counterparts to enhance their training regimen. Following successful friendly matches against Khomas Nampol and Ramblers, both from the Women’s Super League, Ongos faced the Dama Football Academy […]
The 7th edition of the Top Score Oshiwana 7-a-Side tournament was launched. The event will feature football, volleyball, and netball, with approximately 90 teams participating. Since its inception in 2018, the Top Score Oshiwana 7-a-Side has become a popular sporting event in the region, uniting communities and promoting a healthy lifestyle. This year’s tournament has […]
Jessica Blaauw, the African Champion in trampoline gymnastics, recently made a notable appearance at the qualifying competition held in Walvis Bay. Her performance reaffirmed her status as a leading gymnast. The second qualifier competition attracted enthusiastic participants from four clubs across the country. This event played a crucial role in determining eligibility and awards for […]
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has introduced crop producer registration cards to improve market access for farmers in the Zambezi Region. The cards will play a crucial role in providing crop market access and recognition by serving as proof of farmers’ status as legitimate farmers, especially when dealing with buyers, traders, and government agencies. “Farmers […]
The Namibian government closely monitors the ongoing riots and unrest in several UK cities, including London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sunderland, Manchester, Hull, and Bristol. “We advise all Namibian citizens currently in the UK and those planning to travel to the UK, to exercise extreme caution and avoid areas where protests and riots occur. If you are […]
Debate on a bill that could restrict demonstrations at certain public institutions and places that are likely to compromise national security has been postponed to September. Under the preliminary provisions, the objective of the Public Gathering Bill is to facilitate and protect the exercise of the rights and freedoms guaranteed under the Namibian Constitution and […]
The ||Kharas Regional Council has introduced the flexible land tenure scheme at Aussenkehr Settlement to improve the living conditions of locals, most of them still living in reed houses. ||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick said this in her regional development report on Tuesday. The flexible land tenure scheme is designed to specifically cater for the low-income […]
