The National Disability Council of Namibia is calling for an end to discrimination against people with disabilities. The council this week launched its new logo during the commemoration of National Disability Day at Otjiwarongo. The commemoration of National Disability Day began with the African Union Commission’s 35th session on its ‘Continental Plan of Action for […]
In response to LPM’s Utaara Mootu’s inquiry about bed shortages at the Katutura Intermediate Hospital, Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula attributed the issue to the high numbers of lodger mothers accompanying admitted babies, causing overcrowding. Dr. Shangula informed the house that a decision was made to allow mothers to stay with their admitted babies to promote […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has encouraged Namibians to develop sports facilities such as stadiums and take care of them for the overall betterment of the country. Dr. Mbumba undertook a site visit to the Ongos Valley and Sports Village on the outskirts of Windhoek today. The envisaged Ongos Sports Village and Stadium, once constructed, hopes to […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has reiterated its call to those who do not have identity documents to take advantage of the mass registration programme. So far, 34,802 people have acquired national documents since the programme’s introduction. The campaign, which started in February, will run until July in all 14 of […]
The Namibian Parliament has commended the government for signing the agreement to amend the SADC Treaty to transform the SADC Parliamentary Forum into the SADC Parliament. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, signed the agreement at the SADC Headquarters in Gaborone, Botswana, underscoring a pivotal advancement in regional integration within SADC. […]
A group of Covid-19 vaccine cynics lost their High Court attempt to compel the government to disclose detailed information on the safety and efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines. The Health Defence League (HDL) and four members, Monika Ruppel, Manfred Förtsch, Werner Gertz, and Paul du Plessis, sought an order for Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula to provide […]
Truck drivers face immense challenges in transporting goods and materials into the country. Transworld Cargo, a local logistics company, documented the journey of two truck drivers in a documentary called “Beyond the Road,” as they transported 20 tonnes of glass bottles from Angola. The journey provided a glimpse into the determination and commitment of the […]
Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) play a vital role in an economy, particularly in providing necessary goods, services, and employment opportunities for citizens. On MSME Day, Danny Meyer, Director of SMEs Compete, addressed the importance of government officials being more supportive of the SME sector. Meyer emphasizes that these smaller businesses are crucial for […]
If all goes according to plan, fresh desalinated water will be available from the desalination plant in the Erongo Region by 2027. This announcement was made by Carl Schlettwein, the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, during his address at a Land Development Conference in Henties Bay. The government, through Namwater, aims to establish […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has responded to claims regarding the deregistration of political parties. In a midnight media statement, the ECN announced that the Democratic Party of Namibia, DPN, has joined the Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters, NEFF, and the Christian Democratic Voice, CDV, as a deregistered party. The Commission states that it deregistered […]
