The government has acquired two commercial farms to address the plight of the |Khomanin people. Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, revealed this while introducing a motion aimed at establishing communal lands in the |Khomas Region. The motion aims to restore some of the land lost due to colonial injustices and improve […]
The President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) encouraged Namibians to go out in numbers, exercise their constitutional rights, and register to vote in the November elections. Dennis Francis said this during his departure at Hosea Kutako International Airport after his three-day visit to Namibia, where he held various developmental engagements. “I understand you […]
The conflict between the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and Morocco continues to revolve around the unresolved status of Western Sahara and the delay in holding a referendum for self-determination. Tensions persist, with sporadic violence and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a lasting and peaceful solution to the dispute. The special envoy of the Saharawi […]
UNAIDS has applauded the Namibian Constitutional Court’s decision to declare the law that criminalised same-sex relationships as unconstitutional. The court found the law incompatible with the constitutional rights of Namibian citizens. This decision aligns with a series of judgements by courts in Southern Africa in recent years, marking a significant victory for equality and human […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, says the newly inaugurated Uis Settlement Office is a clear testament to bringing services close to the people. The office was constructed at a cost of N$11 million. Uutoni applauded the Erongo Regional Council for expressing sound leadership, management, and dedication to duty that has yielded […]
Chief Justice Peter Shivute has underlined the critical role of academic work in the justice system and its contribution to the development of jurisprudence. Shivute delivered a key note address at the launch of several influential works by Dr. Marvin Awarab. The event, themed “Celebrating the Work of Scholarship of Dr. M. Awarab: 2022-2024,” was […]
Namibia Wildlife Resorts Managing Director Matthias Ngwangwama hit a streak of bad luck during his exercise regime in the AuasBlick mountains east of the capital yesterday. 53-year-old Ngwangwama was hiking on the Auasblick trails at around six in the early evening when he met two armed robbers who ordered him to hand over his cellphone […]
The Vice-President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, was conferred the Thought Leader Award during the Sustainable Development Awards ceremony that was launched in honour of the legacy of the late Dr. Hage Geingob. The event was spearheaded by the Environmental Investment Fund, in cooperation with the Sustainable Development Advisory Council and the Ministry of Environment. The awards were […]
The United Nations General Assembly President, Dennis Francis commended Namibia for its gender parity in the National Assembly, underscoring the country’s commitment to inclusivity and equality. Dennis Francis addressed a joint Parliament session this afternoon. Francis also spoke about the drought situation in Namibia, saying the country does not have adequate fiscal space to cater […]
President of the United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis stated that the UN faces mounting challenges amidst evolving values, war crimes, geopolitical shifts, and conflicts, despite its active interventions. Speaking during a courtesy call with President Nangolo Mbumba, Francis said this has created the notion that the UN has become irrelevant and needs restructuring to […]
