The National Assembly on Tuesday started off on a rocky note as the Speaker, Professor Peter Katjavivi, asked Landless People’s Movement (LPM) MP Henny Seibeb to refrain from cursing and using foul language in the house. This instruction led LPM leader Bernadus Swartbooi and his right-hand man, Seibeb, to walk out of parliament. Seibeb, who […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security says it will comply with the Supreme Court’s judgement on same-sex marriages. In a statement, the Executive Director of the Ministry, Etienne Maritz, says the ministry acknowledges the independence of the courts and the finality of Supreme Court decisions. Maritz says the ministry is currently engaged […]
Canadian-owned Northern Graphite Mine has retrenched 32 employees by giving them a verbal notice followed by a written notice of retrenchment from Country Director, Sam Januarie. Their notices were issued today, and their last working day is July 31, 2023. The employees who received the notices visited Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua and Chairperson of the […]
The City of Windhoek has given notice to the vendors trading along Mandume Ndemufayo Street opposite the University of Namibia (UNAM) to vacate before July 12 this year. The group spokesperson, Klemens Ishindwa, explained that the City of Windhoek’s decision will affect them greatly, and they are thus seeking a fair hearing. “Our hope is […]
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says cultural exhibitions are vital for society as they play a huge role in preserving and promoting Namibian cultures, safeguarding people’s identities, and at the same time attracting local and international tourism. She made these remarks when she officially opened the Ehao Cultural Expo underway at Okahao. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says cultural products […]
In a step towards promoting demographic diversity in the Namibian Judiciary, Lady Justice Rita Tambudzai Makarau was sworn in today as an Acting Judge of the Supreme Court. The ceremony, held at the Supreme Court in Windhoek, was attended by members of the legal fraternity and dignitaries. Chief Justice Peter Shivute emphasised the importance of […]
Ohorongo Cement and Pupkewitz Megabuild handed over 400 bags of cement for the construction of accommodation for police officers deployed at border posts. The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Dr. Albet Kawana, who received the donation, commended the two companies for responding to the Ministry’s call. Earlier, Dr. Kawana said accommodation for […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has commissioned a Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), which is expected to revolutionise the way in which radiological, imaging, and X-ray services are provided in the public health sector. The M$25 million tender has been awarded to Uni Medical Supplies. Health […]
The Chairperson of the Trans-Kalahari Corridor Secretariat says Africa should underscore the importance of road infrastructure and corridor development in achieving economic development. Orapelenge Mosigi was speaking at the official opening of the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade For Demand of Infrastructure and Services workshop underway at Swakopmund. The aim of the workshop […]
The Internet is rapidly changing the face of public service and making daily life easier. Since Artificial Intelligence and other technologies have been evolving with the internet ecosystem, it has become important to assess how people engage with them. It is against this background that the Internet Society Namibia Chapter launched the Namibia National Internet […]
