Legislative reform and the development of policies that better address the rights of individuals with disabilities in Namibia are urgently needed. One issue that requires closer attention is the protection of the rights of individuals with disabilities within the criminal justice system. The National Disability Council of Namibia has launched a review report on the […]

India has committed to supplying Namibia with Bhabhatron machines for the treatment of cancer at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital. Relevant documents have already been submitted to the Namibian government regarding this. The decision to supply Namibia with Bhabhatron machines was made during the visit of India’s External Affairs Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, last year. Bhabhatron is an […]

The Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation described the Olufuko annual cultural festival as a platform to showcase the diversity and beauty of culture. Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi says Olufuko reminds Namibians of their rich tapestry of traditions, customs, and norms that make up the unique Namibian house. Dr. Kandjii-Murangi, who was speaking at the […]

The panellists at the Nathaniel Maxuilili Public Lecture discussed how the late liberation struggle hero, Nathaniel Maxuilili, would have been shocked to hear about people getting burned in shack fires if he were still alive. Panellist Ruusa Shipiki mentioned that Maxuilili would have been disappointed with the ghettos and the migration of working-class people to […]

Namibians gathered at Walvis Bay to celebrate the life of fearless liberation struggle hero Nathaniel Maxuilili, who died 25 years ago. Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described the late Maxuilili as a dedicated freedom fighter who fought relentlessly for Namibia’s independence. The legendary Nathaniel Maxuilili’s heroic deeds were remembered in the harbour town, where he spent […]

The residents of Otjozondjupa Region have proposed dividing the region into two parts: Otjozondjupa North and South. Residents also want to split certain places into specific constituencies. Otjozondjupa is the fourth largest region, with nine settlements. Most services are available in its capital, Otjiwarongo. For example, residents of Gam have to travel about 600 kilometres […]

President Nangolo Mbumba says the Etotha Carnival is an excellent platform for creating new tourism routes and expanding tourism offerings while boosting the economy. The four-day Etotha Carnival, which combines ecotourism, adventure, and heritage tourism, is taking place at Kangonde Salt Pan in Oshikoto’s Onanke village. People of all ages came to Kangonde Salt Pan […]

Civic and voter education is needed to reduce voter apathy among the youth in the upcoming general elections in November. This is according to the speakers at a civic education workshop in Walvis Bay, who expressed concern over young people lacking interest. Social Enabled Education Namibia, the American Embassy, and other partners invited young people […]