Members of the Constituent Assembly reminisced about the challenges and triumphs they faced while drafting the nation’s constitution. Members recounted the early days of the Constituent Assembly, highlighting diverse perspectives on subjects such as foreign policy, the economy, and the nature of the newly-found republic. Members of the Constituent Assembly and the first MPs in […]
Zandre Josephs is excited to represent Namibia at the upcoming Miss Teen Eco-Tourism World Pageant that is expected to take place in South Africa next week. Speaking to nbc News at Keetmanshoop, the 20-year-old beauty queen says that the platform provides the perfect opportunity for young people to advocate for sustainable tourism, which is the […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has called on Namibians to draw solace from the fact that the late President Geingob always encouraged citizens from all walks of life to internalise the country’s Constitution as a living document. President Mbumba, in a statement to mark the 34th anniversary of the Constitution, which was adopted on February 9, 1989, […]
President Nangolo Mbumba made new ministerial and deputy ministerial appointments on Friday afternoon. Chief Justice Peter Shivute presided over the swearing-in of the officials into their new positions. With the appointment of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the new Vice President, the positions of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation had become vacant. […]
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a working visit to Windhoek tomorrow to pay his respects following the passing of President Hage Geingob. A statement from the South African Presidency says President Ramaphosa reiterates, on behalf of the government and people of South Africa, his deep condolences to the government and people of Namibia, […]
The National Assembly and the National Council had a joint session today to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the Namibian Constitution. Parliamentarians paid tribute to the late President Hage Geingob, reflecting on the profound journey that led to the birth of the Constitution, adopted on February 9, 1990, under the leadership of Dr. Geingob. The […]
The first-ever Epukiro auction held in the Omaheke Region attracted more than 800 cattle, Epukiro Constituency Councillor Packy Pakarae revealed on Thursday at the official opening of the auction at Omauezonjanda. Pakarae indicated that the new initiative between the Eastern Epukiro Farmers Association and Karoo-Ochse is very important and will assist communal farmers in his […]
Faced with an alarming shortage of blood, the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia joined forces with Shincheonji Church of Jesus volunteers to carry out a blood drive to boost blood stocks and save lives. The collaboration is aimed at inspiring communities to actively engage in the act of saving lives through blood donations. NamBTS has […]
In the Kavango East Region, mourners gathered in numbers at the governor’s office, and candles were lit as a sign of honour and remembrance. Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo explained the importance of lighting candles on such occasions. “The light of the candle means honouring the deceased, remembering the deceased as well, and equally paying tribute to […]
Residents of Katima Mulilo gathered in large numbers in front of Ngwe Shopping Mall last night for the vigil of the late President Hage Geingob. The speakers at the event spoke highly of the late leader, emphasising that he was a unifier and a person who believed in democracy, unity, peace, and economic development for […]
