The unexpected death of Namibian President Hage Geingob will not leave a leadership vacuum in the country, as the Constitution clearly stipulates succession when the president becomes incapacitated or dies. The president was in his second and last term of office, and Namibians were preparing to go to the polls for the Presidential and National […]
Tributes and condolences are pouring in from around the world for the passing of President Hage Geingob. Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel says it deeply pains Cuba to say goodbye to President Geingob, a dear friend to the Caribbean Island Nation. President Diaz-Canel says he will always remember the warm welcome he received when he […]
President Hage Geingob, aged 82, passed away in Windhoek on Sunday. Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba made the announcement during an address to the nation. Dr. Geingob was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Lady Pohamba Private Hospital for a follow-up treatment for the treatment he received in the US for cancerous cells. Mbumba said that […]
The Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) Youth of Namibia has embarked on a year-long campaign for 2024 aimed at educating and creating awareness among the youth about drug abuse. The event took place in the streets of Otjomuise, Windhoek. The AFM Youth of Namibia launched the AFM Youth Against Drugs Campaign. The national chairperson, Patrick Molutsi, […]
Venezuela celebrated 25 years of its revolution at its Embassy in Windhoek yesterday. The counsellor at the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Aurelin Diaz Gil, said the historic and political project of the Bolivarian Revolution has reached a quarter century since. Dated to around 1998, Venezuela’s transformation was aimed at achieving social equality, […]
The Information and Communication Technology Minister has urged staff to enhance efforts to ensure effective service delivery to the public. Dr. Peya Mushelenga addressed management and regional heads during the opening of his ministry’s annual planning session at Swakopmund. Transforming public service in Namibia is a crucial step towards achieving sustainable development. ICT Minister Dr. […]
Lucia Bopoto, a resilient cancer patient, emphasised that 30% to 50% of cancers can be avoided through fitness and lifestyle changes. In spreading this message, she collaborated with Genesis Fitness Namibia and organised an event to commemorate World Cancer Day. Bopoto highlighted the silence of many suffering alone due to personal beliefs, sharing untold stories […]
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has issued a warning to the public, highlighting a concerning rise in fraudulent investment scam activities. These scams have been targeting and leveraging references to the Namibian government, its various ministries, offices, and agencies. Perpetrators of these fraudulent investment schemes have been particularly focused on offering unsolicited financial assistance to […]
The three Swapo Party representatives in the ||Kharas Regional Council filed an urgent High Court interdict on Friday, seeking a reversal of the council’s decision to terminate their memberships. The three—Lazarus Nangolo, Taimi Amakali, and Suzan Ndjaleka—were relieved from council duties because they absconded from meetings and refused to accept vacant council management committee positions. […]
Oshana Governor Elia Irimari is urging the regional leadership to work together and refrain from corrupt practices. Irimari addressed stakeholders in development at an engagement held at the Leo Shoopala Hall in Oshakati. Irimari advised stakeholders to refrain from tendencies that could derail development or service delivery. “Let us all reaffirm our commitment to a […]
