President Nangolo Mbumba says true independence is fundamental to the success and credibility of any nation, as it is the only way people can obtain their dignity and full humanity. Dr. Mbumba was speaking at the 34th Independence Day celebrations at Katima Mulilo today, where thousands of people from the region and visitors gathered to […]

As Namibia celebrates 34 years of independence, the Kavango West is also celebrating 10 years since it was declared an independent region.  In 2013, following a recommendation of the Fourth Delimitation Commission of Namibia and in preparation for the 2014 general election, the Kavango Region was split into Kavango East and West.  Kavango West Region […]

Misinformation has allegedly created the perception that there is currently a hazardous, radioactive storage facility at Swakopmund. Municipality Chief Executive Officer Archie Benjamin says the council has not given approval to anyone to set up the facility as public consultations are ongoing. Erongo Governor Neville Andre and leaders of the Swakopmund municipality called a media […]

Omaruru, Henties Bay, and Arandis councillors did not attend the Independence Day celebrations at Katima Mulilo in their official capacities after the Erongo Governor withheld their VIP tickets. Erongo Governor Neville Andre says the councillors must first address community issues in their towns before attending celebrations. The Independence Day organising committee gave 50 VIP tickets […]

There are many ways for youth to contribute to economic development, and their involvement is essential to the future of the economy. However, young people in Karibib feel that this opportunity is passing them by because of a lack of opportunities in the town. Many young people are still struggling to find work, a situation […]

The President of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) says NamPort is one of the few parastatals without major corporate governance erosion. McHenry Venaani made the remarks as he concluded his familiarisation visit to the coast. “There is corporate governance credibility in the company; they are making profits, but there are also quite a number of […]

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, says the Ministry’s policy provides for the destruction of an animal that has killed a person. Muyunda’s remarks come after an Angolan national was fatally attacked by an elephant last night at Otjorute Village in the Ruacana area of Uukolonkadhi Conservancy. Muyunda says the reason […]

President Nangolo Mbumba is in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region, to join the masses in the celebration of the country’s 34th Independence Day. Dr. Mbumba is accompanied by Prime Minister Saara Kugongelwa-Amadhila, Minister in the Presidency Christina ||Hoebes, and Minister of Defence Frans Kapofi. Before undertaking any other official responsibilities, Dr. Mbumba met with four traditional […]

Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, will lead a delegation of Members of Parliament to the 148th IPU Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, from March 23 to 27, 2024, with a focus on international cooperation, peacebuilding, and addressing pressing global challenges.  Professor Katjivivi will deliver a statement during the General Debate at the Assembly […]

Preparations for the 34th Independence Day celebrations are progressing well at the Katima Mulilo Sports Complex.  The event will be hosted in the town for the first time since independence. The usual mood in the capital city of the Zambezi Region is now hyped by the activities and the arrival of people coming from other […]