Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila is concerned that despite the government’s welfare programme, there are still vulnerable children who do not have support. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said this during a fundraising dinner for orphans and vulnerable children at Divundu in the Mukwe Constituency. The premier pointed out that government has in the past financial year provided grants to […]
Foreclosures and the repossession of homes have been a hot topic making rounds in local media. Statistics show that commercial banks have repossessed unsold residential properties valued at N$251 million in the past five years until the end of June last year. The situation surrounding foreclosures has sparked debate around the conduct of creditors, with […]
Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya speaks on his impressions of the just-ended by-election in the Keetmanshoop Rural Constituency and how it could affect the political landscape in Namibia. The Landless People’s Movement retained the constituency after its candidate, Willem Labuschagne, won the by-election with 1,272 votes. Swapo Party candidate Elias !Kharuxab obtained 872 votes, while independent candidate […]
Grade five pupils from the Oranjemund Private School visited State House as part of their school tour on Tuesday. Accompanied by their teachers, the learners had the opportunity to engage President Hage Geingob, First Lady Monica Geingos, and Vice President Nangolo Mbumba on a number of topical issues. Discussions ranged from history, politics, socio-economic development, […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has intervened in a water crisis at Omatjete that has been ongoing for years. The Ministry will be sourcing water from a village near Omatjete to mitigate the ongoing shortage of water in the village. Situated more than 200 km from Otjiwarongo, Omatjete Village has faced challenges […]
The Oshikoto Police Regional Commander, Commissioner Theopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, has cautioned farmers who have moved their cattle for grazing purposes to Okashana to respect the privacy of guests at the King Nehale Lodge. Okashana is part of the King Nehale Conservancy area. Kalompo-Nashikaku says there has been a notable influx of cattle and people to the […]
President Hage Geingob has conferred an official funeral on the late Pelagia Eelu, who died in a Windhoek hospital on May 4. Eelu was a supporter of the country’s liberation struggle, with her house serving as an operational base for PLAN combatants in the 1980s. She is remembered as an educator who was passionate about […]
NamPower will waive all interest on outstanding debt accumulated over the past twelve months, provided that customers settle outstanding amounts before the end of this month. Customers owe the power utility over a billion dollars, with N$842 million overdue. “NamPower went further and offered to waive interest charges on overdue accounts settled within a 12-month […]
The President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has emphasised the mounting challenges and priorities facing Africa. Chief Fortune Charumbira was speaking during the opening of the second session of the 6th Pan-African Parliament in South Africa. Charumbira emphasised the urgent need for clarity regarding parliamentary oversight and the responsibilities of the AU Chair, describing the […]
There is a consideration to introducing virtual courts in Namibia during the current financial year to reduce the backlog of court cases. This is according to the Judiciary Executive Director, who indicated that massive financial resources are needed to make the dream a reality. At Swakopmund, Bernhardt Kukuri informed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Legal […]
