Today marks 75 years since the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. However, demonstrations in Windhoek turned into violent clashes between the residents and the apartheid police, resulting in the killing and wounding of many natives 11 years after the document’s passage in 1959. These are the graves of those […]
A delegation from the International Festival of Freedom of Expression and the Press (FILEP) and the Norbert Zongo National Press Centre has commended Namibia for its commitment to access to information and freedom of expression. One of them, a media consultant at Mali Givean, Ndey Tapha Sosseh, made the remarks during their visit to the […]
Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader Bernardus Swartbooi has encouraged members at the second People’s Assembly to put theory into practice. Swartbooi emphasised that in order to achieve change, the LPM must be willing to do the legwork. LPM started off with its policy conference on Thursday and is now holding the People’s Assembly. The movement, Swartbooi […]
Deputy Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare (MGEPESW), Bernadette Jagger, recently emphasised the ministry’s ongoing dedication to providing housing for people with disabilities. This commitment was highlighted during her remarks at a special event in the Kunene Region’s Kamanjab Settlement, where low-cost houses built for individuals with disabilities were being handed over. The Kamanjab Village Council […]
In a significant development within the police force, the recent promotions are making a substantial impact, overcoming longstanding barriers in the system. In the Zambezi Region, a remarkable stride has been made, with 310 out of 364 recommended positions now filled. The Police Commander in the Zambezi Region, Commissioner Andreas Shilelo, stated that the promotions […]
The Green Hydrogen Council of Namibia will be submitting all the proposals it has received from various companies wanting to develop electrolysers and other relevant products for the green hydrogen industry to Cabinet for further discussions. The Australia-based mining company Fortescue Future Industries is one of the companies proposing to enter into a joint venture […]
Gosbert Sikerete Mandema, the former mayor of Rundu, was buried in Rundu today. A veteran of the Liberation Struggle, Mandema passed away in Windhoek last month at the age of 77, receiving the honor of a state funeral bestowed by President Hage Geingob. Mandema played a pivotal role in Namibia’s liberation struggle and was a […]
The Deputy Minister for Disability Affairs, Alexia Manombe-Ncube, says mainstreaming disability issues is an integral part of relevant strategies for sustainable development. Manombe-Ncube was speaking at the International Day of People with Disabilities, which took place at Katima Mulilo. ”People with disabilities need empowerment; youth with disabilities need employment; they need housing; they need to […]
In recognition of excellence in government communications, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism’s Romeo Muyunda was honoured with the prestigious title of Best Government Communication Officer or Public Relations Officer of the Year 2023. This accolade highlights his exceptional skills and contributions in the field of public relations, setting a high standard for government […]
Judge Moses Chinhengo has ruled that the Fishrot accused will proceed with the plea-taking, even in the absence of Bernhardt Esau’s lawyer, Florian Beukes, who is on medical leave until December 22. Despite the defense’s concerns raised by lawyer Mbanga Siyomunji that his decision could be prejudicial, Chinhengo affirmed the decision, maintaining that the plea-taking […]
