The Swapo Central Committee’s first meeting for 2024 on Saturday will be held without its elected president and chairperson, Dr. Hage Geingob. The death of Dr. Geingob on February 4 robbed the Swapo Party of its president. After three weeks of mourning, Dr. Geingob was buried at the Heroes Acre on February 25. It will […]
Learners of Kalenga Primary School in Grootfontein can now cross the roads with guidance following the launch of patrols courtesy of Trigon Mine. The 14-1 road linking Grootfontein, Otjinene, and the Omaheke Region is one of the busiest roads in Grootfontein. Along that road is Kalenga Primary School, with 1,284 learners. Although some parents walk […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism continues to discourage the use of plastic bags until they are eliminated. This is because of their harmful impact on the environment. In this regard, the ministry launched the 4th Sustainable Development Awards to discourage the use of plastic bags. In 2019, the Ministry of Finance and Public […]
As the world marks International Women’s Day today, the National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW) celebrates women under the theme “Inspiring Women in Leadership Inclusivity.” Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who addressed the occasion, highlighted the strides Namibia has taken in empowering women. Nandi-Ndaitwah commended Namibia for the progress made thus far to advance women. “I […]
Reading remains a powerful tool for learning, imagination, and empowerment. These were the words of the Director of Namibia Library and Achieve Services in the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, Sara Negumbo, at the celebration of World Book Day. Negumbo highlighted that libraries play a vital role in fostering the culture of reading. “Our […]
The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare (MGEPESW) is reviving the regional Gender Permanent Task Force committee at Gobabis. The committee, which comprises heads of various ministries and traditional leaders, deals with gender-based violence-related issues at the regional level, and the review aims to acquaint themselves with what is expected of them. The […]
Members of Parliament workshopped on the 2024–25 National Budget to enhance their capacity and ability to analyse it and make well-informed contributions. In a speech delivered on his behalf, Speaker Peter Katjavivi emphasised that the workshop was in alignment with the theme “Year of Expectations.” The workshop was addressed by partners such as Standard Bank, […]
The Rundu Magistrate’s Court has not been renovated for over a decade and is now in disrepair. The court is currently out of storage and office space. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs was informed about these concerns during a site visit. Much of the Rundu Magistrate’s Court in Kavango East is […]
The Deputy Minister of Marginalised Communities, Royal Ui|o|oo has called on men to collectively commit to forging a more inclusive world for women. He made the remarks while addressing a workshop promoting women’s participation in the upcoming elections in the capital today. |Ui|o|oo said there is a need to redress gender inequalities and eradicate all […]
Residents of Tsumeb’s largest informal settlements, Kuvikiland and Soweto, are demanding better living conditions and development. This is the fifth time residents have taken to the streets and vowed to protest until their demands are met. The community is aggrieved by the water cuts and wants their water debts to be written off. They also […]
