The issue of informal traders across the country was on the agenda this morning at Parliament as the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration sought to address the social protection of vendors. The Committee Chairperson, Natangwe Ithete, stated that vendors contribute to the economic growth of Namibia, but they are often treated unfairly […]
Police in the Kavango West Region are determined to maintain peace and order in the region, despite the region recording fewer cases on a daily basis. Kavango West Regional Commander Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo made the comments at a regional crime prevention operation over the weekend. Commissioner Sakuwa-Neo told the nbc News that Kavango West is […]
The Landless People’s Movement has labelled charges against Namdeb’s employee, Guame Stephanus, a witch hunt. Stephanus also serves as an LPM representative on the Oranjemund Town Council. Stephanus faces charges of putting the company’s name in disrepute. This reportedly follows his opinion piece that reads, ‘There are diamonds, and the people are still poor, and […]
The Popular Democratic Movement Member of Parliament, Vipuakuje Muharukua, has raised concerns about legal practitioners who allegedly corrupt debtors to represent them and share part of their winnings once they succeed with a case. Muharukua was contributing to the High Court Amendment Bill tabled by Minister of Justice Yvonne Dausab. The bill seeks to give […]
In a legal battle unfolding in the Windhoek High Court, the Health Defence League and several individuals are challenging the information and regulations surrounding the COVID-19 vaccination in the country. The case, presided over by Judge Hosea Angula, ignites discussions about how vaccines are administered and the public’s right to clear information. The group bringing […]
NUDO MP Josef Kauandenge has withdrawn his motion, which sort of contests the Constitution on the exclusion of or forces civil servants, regional councillors, and local councillors to resign if they want to stand for the National Assembly elections. Kauandenge withdrew the motion following consultations with the Minister of Justice.
Unprocessed lithium ore belonging to Xingfeng Investment, estimated to be about 90,000 metric tonnes, has been deposited at the Walvis Bay harbour in the past week. This is despite the Ministry of Mines and Energy indicating that Xingfeng does not possess a removal or transport permit for lithium. When nbc News arrived at the Walvis […]
Swapo Party MP Patience Masua has called for support of the Magistrates’ Courts Amendment Bill to ensure a more just and prosperous future for all citizens. In her contribution to the bill, Masua highlighted significant strides towards achieving justice and a prosperous Namibia—the one that offers solutions to the housing crisis, improves access to justice, […]
Keetmanshoop residents say they are disappointed that despite discussions around youth unemployment coming a long way, there have not been concrete solutions. These sentiments were shared during a public engagement with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resource and Community Development at Keetmanshoop. High unemployment among the youth is attributed to a lack of work […]
Social engineering attacks such as phishing and scamming are on the increase in Namibia, as many people continue to fall prey to psychological manipulation by being tricked into making security mistakes or giving out sensitive information. Phishing, usually used to scam, occurs when a deceiving and fraudulent email is sent, purporting to be from a […]
