Lawyer Sisa Namandje has challenged Sport, Youth, and National Service Minister Agnes Tjongarero’s decision to fire board members of the National Youth Council (NYC), calling it unlawful. Namandje argues that the board members were not given a chance to defend themselves and says there is no evidence they broke the law. He claims the decision […]
A researcher at Integrity Namibia, Tileni Monghudi, says people at the grassroots level must first understand what corruption actually means before they can fight it. The Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR), through its anti-corruption project, Integrity Namibia, has been going around the country, educating locals on how to fight corruption. “I’ve realized that there […]
The Speaker of Zimbabwe’s National Assembly, Advocate Jacob Mudenda, has acknowledged the contributions of his Namibian counterpart during a valedictory ceremony held at the 56th Plenary Assembly of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) in Livingstone, Zambia. The event was organised to recognise Professor Peter Katjavivi’s role in efforts to transform the SADC-PF […]
Grootfontein Municipality is currently without a Chief Executive Officer but plans to fill the vacancy next year. The Acting Chief Executive Officer, Indileni Lungameni, reports that the council has received 30 applications for the position. The vacancy arose following the dismissal of Kisco Sinvula last year due to 27 charges, including alleged abuse of authority […]
As Namibia celebrates Human Rights Day, the Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Doreen Sioka, called on each citizen to take action and speak out against injustice within their communities and foster dialogue. Sioka was speaking at the celebration of International Human Rights Day and Namibia Women’s Day at Outapi. Sioka stated […]
Namibia takes center stage in the global biodiversity conversation as it hosts the eleventh session of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in the capital. The seven-day conference will provide Namibia with an opportunity to showcase its leadership in sustainable practices and biodiversity conservation. The conference will help countries make integrated decisions […]
The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform commissioned the construction of the Ogongo-Oshakati pipeline replacement project. The Ogongo-Oshakati pipeline was constructed in the 70s but is now old and no longer supplies sufficient water to Oshakati’s residents and surrounding areas. The pipeline was the lifeline for Oshakati until 1994 when a new water treatment […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform is extending and upgrading the Outapi water treatment plant in the Omusati Region following a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday. The existing Outapi water treatment plant was commissioned in 2001 to supply water to Outapi town and surrounding rural areas. For over two decades, the plant has served […]
Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, is worried about the progress of the Rundu Water Treatment Plant in the Kavango East Region. Once operational, the Rundu Water Treatment Plant is expected to bring an end to the town’s water crisis. The actual physical progress of the plant stands at 23%, and Namwater […]
The Namibia National Students Organisation Kavango East Region raised approximately N$41,000 to support its operations and help vulnerable learners register at various tertiary institutions. The Namibia National Students Organisation has represented the rights of students, trainees, and learners for 40 years. NANSO assists students in applying to higher learning institutions as well as NSFAF. The […]
