Some Swapo MPs in the National Assembly have embraced a motion by NUDO member Joseph Kauandenge for the establishment of the 1904-08 Genocide Memorial Museum. They, however, question what the difference is between this motion and the one tabled by former Swanu leader, Usutuaije Maamberua, which was discussed and adopted by the house. In her […]
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Nico Smit has moved to have a comprehensive inquiry into the allocation of public tenders. In his motion tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, Smit says there is a need to identify the weaknesses in the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBC), particularly in the sphere of due diligence. Such an […]
The Oshikoto Regional Council has decided to use 60% of its income from 5% rates and taxes from local authorities, surcharges from sales of electricity, and value-added tax refunds on small-scale projects. The Chief Regional Officer, Christella Mwenyo, says the money will be used on projects like the excavation of short water pipelines. It will […]
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in an appeal application by the Minister of Urban and Rural Development against an interim interdict to stop recognizing Sofia Mundjembwe Kanyetu as Hompa of the Vashambyu Tribe in the Kavango East. The appeal comes after the High Court ruling by Justice Thomas Masuku granted the interim interdict by […]
The Namibian government will continue to encourage and support local investors to actively participate in the energy sector. This was reiterated by the Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, at an information-sharing session at Keetmanshoop on the discovery of oil in the ||Kharas Region. Alweendo says the discovery of oil offshore the Namibian southern […]
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has suspended its Managing Director, Immanuel Mulunga. Its chairman said in a statement that the board has resolved to suspend Mulunga pending an investigation. It is alleged that Mulunga made a N$100 million payment to two Angolan oil blocks without the approval of the board. The NAMCOR board […]
Immanuel Shifidi Secondary School hosts FIFA Football for Schools initiative Having attended the FIFA Football for Schools capacity-building workshop at the Soccer House yesterday, facilitators got straight to work this morning as they felt empowered to train the learners of the Immanuel Shifidi Secondary School in Windhoek. The 3-day programme run by FIFA in collaboration […]
In light of a new resolution aimed at celebrating international sports events under the theme Development of Sport and Peace by the United Nations General Assembly, the Namibia National Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association will celebrate the day with primary and secondary school leaners at the Osire Refugee Camp on Wednesday. Osire is situated […]
The Namibian government is in support of a proposal by residents of the Impalila Islands to establish a border crossing point at Macenje Harbor, between Namibia and neighboring Zambia. Namibia’s Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Dr. Albert Kawana, assured the community of the Impalila Islands during a joint visit with his Zambian […]
Farmers in the Otjinene Constituency have been advised to sell off some of their livestock as their prices are dropping due to poor rainfall. The call was made by various experts during a farmers’ seminar held at Otjinene in the Omaheke Region. Addressing farmers, Technical Advisor at MeaCo Namibia, Paul Tjaimba, shared the status of […]
