The Vice President of the Namibian Public Passenger Transport Association (NPPT) in the Kavango East Region, Tobias Katembo, says the money collected from taxi drivers is used to pay for the administration of all functions, such as the issuing of yellow stickers. “The yellow sticker was agreed upon by the owner because we came together […]
Taxi drivers in the Kavango East Region want the Namibia Public Passenger Transport Association (NPPTA) to stop operating in the region. They held a demonstration in Rundu, claiming the NPPTA office collects charges from them, but they do not see what the money is used for. The demonstration was prompted by what they deemed to […]
President Hage Geingob has visited Namibia’s first state-of-the-art green hydrogen plant, refuelling station, and hydrogen academy at Walvis Bay. Dr. Geingob arrived at the N$4 billion facility, located a few kilometres from the Walvis Bay International Airport. The initiative is a joint venture between local companies Ohlthaver and List (O&L) Group and Belgium’s CMBT Tech. […]
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Leader, McHenry Venaani, has tabled a motion in the National Assembly that seeks to mobilise resources, raise awareness, and implement comprehensive sanitation initiatives that will safeguard the health and well-being of Namibians. According to data from the World Health Organisation and UNICEF’s Joint Monitoring Programme of 2020, Namibia ranks sixth in […]
The Presidency has announced that President Hage Geingob will host South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday. The two leaders will co-chair the presidential segment of the third session of the Namibia-South African Bi-National Commission. The Presidency says the Bi-National Commission serves as a vital platform for enhanced bilateral cooperation. South Africa has the highest […]
President Hage Geingob has reminded citizens of their duty to take part in the ongoing Namibian Population and Housing Census. Dr. Geingob and First Lady Monica Geingos were enumerated a short while ago at their family residence in Windhoek. The Head of State also appealed to commercial farmers to cooperate and grant access to the […]
Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab tabled the High Court Amendment Bill and the Magistrate’s Court Amendment Bill in the National Assembly, which will give equal rights to litigants in house or immovable property repossession cases. The amendment to the High Court, she said, aims to address inadequate protection given to homeowners and to give sufficient discretionary […]
In the National Assembly, MPs have voted against the Private Member’s Bill on the recognition of the baster traditional authority by Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani. The bill seeks to regulate the formal recognition of the Baster Traditional Authority within the country. The objections made during the parliamentary session lacked detailed explanations, as […]
Professor Mutjinde Katjiua says the Ovaherero people have an assignment at hand in terms of good governance, resilient livelihoods, and the establishment of a cooperative to assist in the economic development of the community. Professor Katjiua made these remarks at the 119th Annual Commemoration at Ozombuzovindimba Day in the Otjinene Constituency. Speaking at Ozombuzovindimba Professor […]
The Nongozi cultural expo does not only serve as a platform for cultural promotion but also social activities such as sports and beauty pageants that bring people together. The expo, which has become an annual event, was introduced last year and took place for the second time at Judea Lyaboloma in the Zambezi Region. The […]
