With only four weeks left until the international multi-sport event scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11 in Paris, Namibia has finalized its team that will represent the country at the event. Only four athletes are set to participate in the global showpiece. Namibia’s representation is seven athletes fewer than the contingent […]
The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Dr. Albert Kawana, has introduced a new bill aimed at regulating the solemnization of marriages and addressing the validation and recognition of certain marriages. This bill seeks to clarify and reform Namibia’s marriage laws in light of recent judicial rulings. The bill aims to provide clear […]
Swapo Secretary General, Sophia Shaningwa, is urging the community of Mashare in Kavango East to register for the November elections. Shaningwa spoke at a mini rally in Rundjarara Village over the weekend. “The people of Mashare, Kavango East, the people who have been loyal to Swapo Party since independence. The Kavango people. I don’t need […]
Dr. Natalia Kanem, the Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has recognised the transformative impact of women in leadership roles. During the 3rd Nalafem Summit, Dr. Kanem highlighted the profound influence that educated and economically empowered women and girls have on the future of humanity. “UNFPA advocates for strong legal frameworks and protective […]
Romeo Muyunda, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, has confirmed the water situation at Ngenda. Muyunda stated that samples were taken from the water treatment plant in 2023 for testing, and it was determined that the water posed a low health risk. According to the report, the iron levels were found […]
The rangers at Ngenda Camp, situated west of Mudumu National Park in the Zambezi Region, are threatening to go on strike if the water crisis at the camp is not addressed. The employees claim that the contractor who drilled a borehole at the camp informed them that the water was not safe for human consumption […]
The Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) signed a collective agreement with the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) and the Namibia National Teachers’ Union (NANTU) in Windhoek. During the event, it was revealed that employees had received a five percent salary increase over a period of 30 years. The parties reached consensus on salary […]
Preserving and safeguarding cultural identity is vital in today’s world, as it provides a sense of belonging, structure, and stability. After four years of extensive consultation with various stakeholders, the first ever Herero Living Museum in the country opened to the public in June. The museum is located in the Otjokavare area in the Kunene […]
Namibia and Ghana have agreed to upgrade their Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation to a bi-national commission. This move will further strengthen the relations between the two countries. Senior officials are currently meeting for the 5th session of the Namibia-Ghana Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation in Swakopmund. Both countries emphasise their excellent bilateral relations. Penda […]
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was recognised for her outstanding inter-generational leadership at the 2024 Nala Feminist (Nalafem) Summit. The summit aims to promote innovation in digital access and education for girls and women, while also honoring the exceptional leadership of African women. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah sees the Feminist Summit as a journey to transform Africa into […]
