A Windhoek-based teenager, Jobin Shovaleka (13), launched her book titled The Aliens, aimed at encouraging forgiveness and problem-solving among young readers. The story follows two friends, Miya and Daisy, on an unexpected adventure. After hearing strange voices in the woods, they became friends. With the love of writing, she hopes her book will spark imagination […]
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa said members of the Katima Mulilo town council management were given ample time to respond to allegations of mismanagement made against them. The allegations include their refusal to comply with a directive to reverse a transaction in which the council exchanged land for vehicles and quad bikes before […]
Ohangwena Governor Kadiva-Hamutumwa is advocating the decentralisation of capital project budgets intended for regional development so that regional leadership can be held accountable. Hamutumwa stressed that giving regions direct control over development funds would lead to more efficient implementation, greater accountability, and improved service delivery. She made this call during a courtesy visit by the […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has arrived in Antananarivo, Madagascar, for the 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of SADC, which is starting tomorrow. The commitment to regional integration, industrialisation and self-sufficiency are the topics underpinning the 45th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, the highest decision-making body of the bloc. Dr. […]
The Miss Namibia Organisation has announced a prize package worth over N$1.6 million for the reigning queen, Johanna Swartbooi. This includes a Toyota Starlet Cross, a N$750,000 fully furnished home and a three-year scholarship of N$150,000. Other sponsors include NamPost, which awarded the winner a fixed-term deposit of N$30,000, while the first and second runners-up […]
The Auditor General, Junias Kandjeke, is calling for stronger government accountability when it comes to the usage of taxpayers’ money. Kandjeke, who was speaking at the Government Information Centre, says taxpayers deserve to know how the money is spent, and if misused, the representatives must answer for it, and actions should be taken. “So what […]
Namibia is ready to host the Commonwealth Consultative Dialogue, which takes place from the 4th to the 8th of next month in Windhoek. The Commonwealth Consultative Dialogue was launched by the Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp. All 56 Commonwealth member states will use the Dialogue to amplify youth voices […]
Despite objections from the Affirmative Repositioning party questioning the legitimacy of the selection process, four members of the Namibian parliament were sworn in on Monday as representatives to the Pan-African Parliament. The swearing-in took place during the opening of the fifth ordinary session of the sixth Parliament of the continental body in Midrand, South Africa. […]
The Erongo Region’s governor has emphasised the need for decisive action to address the ongoing challenges affecting the nation, stating that the majority of issues raised since independence have yet to be adequately resolved. Speaking at the Capacity Building Workshop with Stakeholders for the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Natalia |Goagoses called for tangible […]
The Swakopmund Municipal Council, in partnership with Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine, has launched the Youth Entrepreneurial Development Initiative (YEDI). With a N$1 million investment, YEDI aims to empower young people by providing the tools and support to start and grow businesses. Mayor Blasius !Goraseb said the initiative aligns local governance with the national agenda, by […]
