Artist demand for increased airtime on local radio and tv

The growing prevalence of foreign music on local radio and television has raised concern among local artists. Artists are urging government institutions and lawmakers to enhance support for local content and ensure an equitable payment of royalties. Popular Democratic Movement MP Inna Hengari tabled a motion questioning the widespread allocation of airtime for foreign music […]

Sodomy legalised, but same-sex marriages not

The ruling on the common-law offence of sodomy does not provide for the legalisation of same-sex marriages but provides for the legalisation of relationships between a man and a man.   The founder of FASZ Legal Consultancy, Fedden Mainga Mukwata, said this during a discussion on The Wheels of Justice programme to unpack the sodomy judgement […]

Former homeless couple assists the homeless

A former homeless couple gathered resources to assist the homeless at an event hosted at Khomasdal Stadium over the weekend. In 2022, Vecius and Winnie Tapiso found themselves homeless, a situation they would not wish on anyone. After picking themselves up, they founded the Nest of Love Welfare Organisation to assist and rehabilitate the homeless. […]

Over N$414,000 raised at Eenhana fundraising gala  

The 14th edition of the Eenhana Annual Expo’s fundraising gala dinner raised over N$414,000 towards its successful hosting.  The event is scheduled for July 29. The Rani Group of Companies became the official sponsor of the Eenhana Annual Expo after pledging N$100,000 to the initiative.  Local construction company Onangwe Investment pledged N$52,000, and First National […]

Omaheke discusses solutions to natural disasters

The Omaheke regional leadership has proposed resilient-related programmes to assist in the event of disasters like drought, fire outbreaks, and hailstorms, amongst others.  This was shared during a consultative engagement with the Deputy Prime Minister, John Mutorwa, at Gobabis in the Omaheke Region.  The regional leaders noted more needs to be done, although the government […]

Omaheke discusses solutions to natural disasters

The Omaheke regional leadership has proposed resilient-related programmes to assist in the event of disasters like drought, fire outbreaks, and hailstorms, amongst others.  This was shared during a consultative engagement with the Deputy Prime Minister, John Mutorwa, at Gobabis in the Omaheke Region.  The regional leaders noted more needs to be done, although the government […]

Swapo liberation stalwart Frieda Daniel-Shikongo buried

President Nangolo Mbumba has described the late Frieda Nandjala Daniel-Shikongo as an unwavering liberation stalwart with a humble and kind personality. The late Daniel-Shikongo, a sister to the founding President Sam Nujoma, died at the age of 90 and was buried at Etunda Village, Okahao Constituency, in the Omusati Region yesterday. The late Daniel-Shikongo died […]