The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) will be celebrating its 40th anniversary on July 2. This was announced by their spokesperson, Dorothea Nangolo, in an interview with Good Morning Namibia. Nangolo reflected on some of their accomplishments over the last 40 years, taking pride in their ability to evolve and consistently fight for free education. […]
The Swapo Party Women Council (SPWC) held its second annual committee meeting in the Kunene Region, where its secretary, Fransina Kahungu, urged the members to unite and ensure that members from different communities register to vote. Kahungu encouraged fellow women to assist the community in obtaining the right documentation that will enable them to vote […]
The Office of the Vice President will lead the government’s genocide discussions starting on June 27. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made this announcement at the 128th Ovambanderu Commemoration of the Battle of Otjunda in Okahandja. The Vice President says it’s no secret that the Namibian and German governments have been engaged in the Nama and Ovaherero […]
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) held a training workshop on cybersecurity awareness to equip media practitioners with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the digital landscape securely. The training , titled “Provisional Agenda on Cybersecurity,” underscored the importance of understanding and mitigating cyber threats that are increasingly prevalent in today’s interconnected world. […]
The Mass Housing Development Programme has made another deposit of 119 houses at Matutura Extension 9 in Swakopmund, narrowing the housing gap in the country. The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, says this shows the government’s commitment to addressing the housing backlog. The 119 houses that were handed over are the last […]
Namibia’s laws do not currently regulate new and emerging tobacco products such as hubbly bubbly, vapes, and e-cigarettes. The Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Utjiua Muinjangue, has called on stakeholders to address the gaps as they propose amendments to the Tobacco Products Control Act. Stakeholders have gathered at Swakopmund to identify gaps […]
Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab has emphasised the importance of lawmakers ensuring that laws are clearly translated and understood before passing. Dausab was speaking during the Commonwealth Law Reform Training underway in Windhoek. Simplifying the law, Dausab asserts, aids in comprehending the objectives of the legislation. The Justice Minister emphasised the significant role of legislative drafters […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) has proposed that resettlement farmers who demonstrate productivity be eligible to receive a title to the land. This initiative aims to transform them from leaseholders with the government as landlords into owners of a tangible asset. MAWLR Minister Carl Schlettwein stated that on the land front, […]
Deep Yellow Limited, in partnership with its subsidiary Reptile Mineral Resources and Exploration, reaffirms its dedication to community development with a recent donation of sports gear worth N$21,100 to Future Stars Hockey and Game Changer programs. This donation is dedicated to supporting the Future Stars Hockey and Game Changer programs, two initiatives aimed at nurturing […]
Sesfontein Constituency Councillor and Chairperson of the Kunene Regional Council, Hendrik Gaobaeb, has urged farmers in his constituency to sell their cattle in a bid to mitigate the losses they currently experience as a result of the severe drought. Like many parts of Namibia, Sesfontein has been ravished by a severe drought that has seen […]
