The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, announced on Monday the appointment of a new board of directors for the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB), with effect from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2026. They are Janette Fourie as chairperson to be deputised by Olavi Hamwele, and Ally Karaerua, Maggy Mbako, Nguvitjita Zatjirua, […]
Urban and Rural Development Minister Erastus Uutoni has reiterated the need for communities and their traditional leaders to use the correct traditional titles when referring to traditional leaders. According to the minister, the increased usage of the terms “king” and “queen” in reference to traditional leaders is constitutionally and legally incorrect, according to Section 11 […]
The Namibian government is concerned over the mushrooming of traditional authorities, leadership succession battles, and disputes amongst traditional authorities. Vice President Nangolo Mbumba highlighted the concern when he opened the 24th Annual Meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders on behalf of President Hage Geingob at Swakopmund. “Government is dragged into the midst of these […]
The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund raised more than N$1.6 million towards the Festive Road Safety Campaign. The campaign will begin this week on November 17th and run until January 15th. The pledges were made by different corporate companies as a contribution to road safety and eventually a reduction of road fatalities. Among the sponsors […]
The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) has participated in several international peacekeeping missions this year. The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Frans Kapofi, spoke about these during a briefing at the Government Information Centre, where he presented the ministry’s activities carried out this year. As part of its international obligations, Namibia is currently participating in […]
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) says it’s high time the youth take charge of the country and vote for change in the November 2024 election. PDM President McHenry Venaani says this is the only way they will address high unemployment and create jobs. Venaani addressed a rally at Tsumeb over the weekend. He told the […]
The Swapo Party Vice President has reminded party members and supporters to remain united and disciplined on all fronts, also calling on members to focus on strategic economic opportunities for national development. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah remarked this during a Swapo Party Rally at Gobabis. Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised unity of purpose as a cornerstone of progress and nation-building, […]
Some schools in the Epembe Constituency of the Ohangwena Region are currently affected by water shortages. Limbandungila Combined School has been without water for over two months. The school usually relies on water tankers, but their capacity does not meet the demand. Distant man-made wells have become the only source of water for the school. […]
The Mix Settlement Boxing event was not only a platform for seasoned boxers to showcase their skills but also witnessed the rise of young fighters from various boxing academies. These emerging talents left a lasting impression on the audience with their impressive performances. The ‘Future Stars’ Boxing Bonanza, originally scheduled to begin at 14:00, experienced […]
The recently concluded land conference in Rehoboth has ignited a platform to solve issues of land and housing delivery in the town. Rehoboth is endowed with a vast land area of over 60,000 hectares, which is deemed sufficient to cater for all its inhabitants. However, servicing land remains a challenge due to exorbitant costs. Rehoboth […]
