Independent Candidate Dr Panduleni Itula has threatened to take the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to court over the use of EVMs in the upcoming elections. Dr Itula has, through his lawyers Henry Shimutwikeni Legal Practitioners, cited among others the missing EVMs that were loaned to the Swapo Party the reason for his action. He […]

Ishitile misses out on T11 100m final By Hesron Kapanga Namibia’s T11 athlete, Lahja Ishitile, missed out on a spot in the final of the 100 metre (m) at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships underway in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Ishitile, who reached the semi-finals after finishing second in heat one of […]

92 people were arrested last month for the possession of drugs with a value of more than N$800 000. Of those arrested, 85 are Namibian nationals. Burundian nationals are 4, 1 Nigerian and 2 South African nationals. Drugs seized are cannabis with the highest amount of 63,8kg, followed by mandrax with 225 tablets. NamPol says […]

Residents of Otjituuo in the Okakarara constituency have applauded MTC for putting up network towers in their area, which they say have enhanced their communication. The appreciation was shared by one of the pensioners Michael Uazengisa.

About 250 households from three constituencies in the Hardap Region benefitted from food donations by the Osona Fishing Company. The donation, worth N$80 thousand, was handed over to the beneficiaries, through the office of the Hardap Regional Governor.

The Namibian government remains committed to expanding and modernizing roads, railways, maritime and air transport infrastructure to support domestic economic growth and connectivity to the SADC region and beyond. Works and Transport Minister John Mutorwa made the remarks while adressing the Roads Authority and Roads Contractor Company staff members at Ongwediva.

Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) says the Integrity Committee will not duplicate the commission’s mandate and tasks. The ACC’s Public Relations Officer, Josefina Nghituwamata made this clarity at a two-day training workshop for the Integrity Committee members.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) is conducting its last training workshop for its radio producers and managers to ensure that its staff are well prepared for this month’s Presidential and National Assembly Elections. NBC’s Director General Stanley Similo says the week-long training is crucial to ensure accurate and impartial coverage, as well as ensuring that […]

People with disabilities want polling stations to be wheelchair accessible to allow them to exercise their full rights to vote. Wheelchair users say accessibility to polling stations, especially those with stairs have made it difficult for them to vote.

The Kamanjab Village Council has procured 200 prepaid water meters to phase out standpipes in informal settlements at the town. The council is prioritising development of informal settlements and has appointed consultants to bring basic services such as water and electricity closer to people living in the informal areas, Village Secretary, Miriam Nguaiko told Nampa […]