Onghala residents hope for a bumper harvest

Residents of Onghala village in the Ohangwena Region are hoping for a bumper harvest this year, despite being impacted by flood waters from Angola.  Many residents did not reap any fruit last year, especially those who settled in flood-prone areas.  It’s headman, Paulus Friedrick, shared the challenges faced by the community, stating that last year […]

MICT directed to spearhead national digital strategy and action plan

The Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology to spearhead a groundbreaking initiative, crafting a comprehensive national digital strategy and action plan. Thus, the ministry, alongside key stakeholders in the digital realm, convened a pivotal validation workshop to fine-tune Namibia’s National Digital Strategy, setting the stage for a transformative digital landscape. In […]

Parliament hosts interviews with candidates for ECN commissioners

Parliament kicked off with interviews with the Electoral Commission of Namibia’s commissioner candidate. Initially, 30 applications were received, 14 were shortlisted, and four withdrew. The selection committee, which is made up of Batseba Katjiuongua, Neli Tjahikika, Sebastian Kandunda, Zaa Nashandi, Harmoni Beukes, Lydia Kandetu, and Elizabeth Amutenya, will make recommendations to the President with respect […]

Namibia supports South Africa’s case against Israel

Namibia says it would welcome the indication of provisional measures by the International Court of Justice for Israel to immediately comply with its obligations.   Namibia reiterated its condemnation against Israel for the killing of innocent civilians and the forcible displacement of Palestinians in Gaza and the remainder of the Occupied Palestinian Territory. It is […]