The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, says the appointments of the Information Commissioners require parliamentary approval. She was responding to suggestions from Members of Parliament that she could independently deal with the process leading to the appointments. Theofelus recently presented the regulations for the Access to Information Act in the National Assembly. […]
Namibia’s football fraternity is in mourning following the untimely passing of legendary player and coach, Fillemon “Kaskas” Angula, on the 5th of August. Angula, a revered figure in Namibian soccer, leaves behind an indelible mark on the nation’s football landscape. Born on August 20, 1974, in Swakopmund, Angula’s journey to becoming a football icon was […]
Tributes have poured in for legendary Namibian striker Fillemon “Kaskas” Angula, who passed away on August 5th, 2024. The former Brave Warriors, Oshakati City, Blue Waters, and Civics goal machine was celebrated for his exceptional talent and character. Prominent figures in Namibian football have expressed their condolences to the Angula family and shared their memories […]
Edgard Maharero, a hearing-impaired fitness trainer, is proving that disabilities are no barrier to success. The NBC employee is motivating teams to excel.Edgard Maharero, a hearing-impaired employee at NBC, is helping the Netball and Volleyball teams prepare for the upcoming Battle of All tournament. Maharero has been training the teams for over a month, using […]
The third edition of the Kaj’aan Annual tournament concluded in Tsumkwe, Otjozondjupa region. The two-day knockout competition featured 12 Football teams and three Netball teams. The tournament organizer said that bringing sports to the community has been a challenge, especially in Tsumkwe where there is a limited sporting landscape. This is the first tournament in […]
After hosting the launch of Swakopmund born Brave Warriors midfielder Deon Hotto foundation almost two months ago, the Chairperson of the foundation Carl Pesat provided an update on how things are currently going, in regards to that matter. Almost N$2 million was pledged towards the foundation, which will enable it to carry out its objectives, […]
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Kalumbi Shangula, has tabled an Amendment Professions Bill that will see all the profession councils merged under the Health Professions Council of Namibia. The Bill proposes the creation of professional boards and sets forth guidelines for the registration and licencing of health practitioners. The Bill will replace the […]
The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund’s Chief Executive Officer, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, has urged drivers to be vigilant and responsible road users, emphasising particular concern and care, especially during the night. Nearly 2,000 crashes have been recorded since January. “To date we have lost many lives; we have recorded 1,720 crashes for the year, and that […]
If the Civil Registration and Identification Bill is anything to go by, the age of obtaining an identity document will be lowered from 16 to 14 years. This is one of the provisions contained in the bill, which was introduced for the second time by the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security. Reintroducing […]
The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) has delivered 21,545 houses across the country since its inception 31 years ago. Currently, there are 120,000 people on the waiting list for houses across the country. However, NHE Chief Executive Officer, Gisbertus Mukulu, says close to 45% of Namibians cannot afford houses due to high costs. He says […]
