The surprise attack by Hamas militants on Israel and some of its military installations has resulted in a declaration of war on Palestine, particularly the Gaza strip controlled by Hamas. More than 1,300 people have been killed as Israel pummels Gaza, and battles continue between Hamas fighters and Israeli soldiers. The United States and its […]
The Vice Chairman of the International Democratic Union (IDU) and leader of the Popular Democratic Movement, McHenry Venaani, has also expressed concern over Israel’s declaration of war against Hamas in the region. In a statement, Venaani emphasised the distressing and worrisome nature of the ongoing conflict. Venaani stressed that a lasting path to peace and […]
The Executive Director of the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Ambassador Penda Naanda, has issued a statement in which Namibia expresses concern and subsequently condemns the ongoing escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one that is long-running. Hamas is fighting for the attainment of sovereignty […]
The Otjozondjupa Regional Council has helped electrify 10 houses of pensioners at Otjiwarongo’s informal settlements. Otjiwarongo councillor Marlene Mbakera says the initiative aims to meet sustainable development goals 1 and 10, which speak to poverty and inequality reduction. The initiative targets connecting 60 households, should funds permit. Most pensioners in the settlements live with school-going […]
Information and communication technologies have become a necessity in almost all aspects of human existence. It is against this background that key stakeholders in the industry are attending the three-day 7th ICT Summit, which kicked off in Windhoek this morning. The digital age has rapidly evolved, and in this new age, ICT provides information at […]
Unity and peace are prerequisites for the development of any given country. These were the remarks of Swapo Party Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah when she addressed a rally at Omuthiya in the Oshikoto Region. Nandi-Ndaitwah says bringing prosperity to the people remains one of the goals of the Swapo Party. This can only be achieved through unity, […]
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says state-owned enterprises (SOE) are governed by their own laws, and there’s no requirement for them to report subsistance and travel allowances to her office. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila was responding to questions raised by Landless People’s Movement MP Utaara Mootu on why ministers are given such allowances by parastatals. Mootu inquired specifically about […]
Namibia’s goal is to enhance agricultural production and ensure national food security and self-sufficiency. The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Anna Shigwedha, made the remark in response to Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani’s inquiries regarding drip irrigation and soil moisture management for small-scale commercial agriculture. “I seek clarification on the […]
Preparations for the 7th National ICT Summit were underway this afternoon at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek. The three-day summit is expected to kick off tomorrow. The summit, which is expected to bring together hundreds of ICT experts and institutions, is being held under the theme “Re-thinking cybersecurity investment to secure the digital economy and […]
Over 80 residents residing in a riverbed in Windhoek’s Freedom Square were left destitute after 33 of their man-made shacks burned to the ground around midnight last night. The fire left one resident seriously injured and admitted to intensive care at Katutura State Hospital. Men, women, and children, all unemployed and otherwise homeless, are appealing for […]
