UNESCO’s Commission on Communication and Information has adopted a resolution to strengthen the UN agency’s leadership in the implementation of the UN Plan of Action on Safety of Journalists and the issue of impunity. The resolution seeks to promote better coordination within the UN system and support countries in translating progress into national policies and […]

President Hage Geingob, and those attending the annual meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders, observed a moment of silence for Alpheus Hange, who died between Sunday and Monday morning. Hange was a delegate to the meeting. The 65-year-old was found dead in his room at a Rundu lodge. He is a resident of Gobabis […]

Namibians can expect another music bonanza with the launch of the 2018 Namibian Music Awards. The annual event also has a new chairperson, the NBC’s Chief Commercial Officer, Umbi Karuaihe-Upi, who takes over from MTC’s Tim Ekandjo.

The Home Affairs and Immigration Ministry is urging members of the public to gain relevant knowledge on the importance of each national document. Of late the ministry has received criticism around its perceived failure to create platforms aimed at educating the public, on the relevance of national documents to their lives. Sometimes, people do not […]

Parents and guardians will no longer be required, by law, to contribute to the school development fund or pay examination fees. Tabling the amendment to the Education bill in the National Assembly, Education Arts and Culture Minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa says the amendment follows a 2014 cabinet resolution to abolish compulsory payment at public schools. The […]

Opposition parties in the National Assembly staged a walk out on Tuesday in protest against the tabling of the Urban and Regional Planning Bill. This follow a decision made by the National Assembly earlier this year not to discuss any land related matters before the hosting of the second National Land Conference.

The Mineworkers Union (MUN) and NamPower union representatives are dissatisfied with the company’s management, specifically the newly appointed board, who they termed are negotiating in bad faith during the deliberations for wage increment.

The Hospitality Association of Namibia will hold its annual congress later this month. Making the announcement, Chief Executive Officer of the Association, Gitta Paetzold, says the hospitality industry wants to see Namibia globally branded as a tourism destination. Paetzoldt says hospitality is one sector that has a major positive impact on the entire Tourism Industry, […]

Being hit by a vehicle while crossing the road has become a high risk, countrywide. The latest victim, like many other children having been hit by cars in recent weeks, was a six-year-old boy. Police say Erastus Kaunanele Shipa died in hospital on Monday, while another child sustained injuries after they were both bumped by […]

Boxer Wilberforce Shihepo is yet to launch a formal bail application at the Okahandja Magistrate’s court. Shihepo was denied bail last week, after appearing in court on charges of culpable homicide, fleeing a crime scene and failing to report an accident to the police. Two people, 53-year-old Lickius Petrus and five-year-old Toivo Linda died after […]