Strong winds blew off the roofs of three blocks at Ekango-Linene Combined School in Etayi Circuit, Omusati Region. The damage occurred to the block that accommodates approximately 100 Grade 3 learners. The block’s walls were damaged, and classes were under water, causing further damage to classroom displays on the notice boards and posing a setback […]
Burglars caused extensive damage to the Keetmanshoop !Homs-Ai SME Park when they smashed the premises’ glass doors to gain entry to offices and SME stalls. The break-in occurred over the weekend. Johannes Kisting, ||Kharas Regional Head for the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade, says police arrested one suspect in connection with the burglary. The regional […]
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) says an elaborate process is underway before the Rent Control Board is tabled in the National Assembly. In 2015, the Cabinet passed a resolution requiring the government to introduce measures to regulate the rental market with a view to preventing the current exploitation of tenants by landlords. […]
Lack of value addition to the livestock subsector, inadequate access to potable water, poor network coverage, and rural electrification are some of the key areas that need attention to address regional development in the Omaheke Region. These matters were brought to the attention of the 6th National Development Plan meeting in Gobabis. The meeting discussed […]
The Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) MP Kennedy Shekupakela questioned the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform regarding the challenges faced by farmers beyond the Red Line. He highlighted the struggles encountered in establishing essential structures, implementing effective fencing, and securing access to water resources. Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani pointed […]
President Nangolo Mbumba is confident that the Combating of Domestic Violence Act will lead to a reduction of gender-based violence in Namibia. In a statement released on the eve of International Women’s Day, President Mbumba said that while Namibia has made progress in addressing gender equality, the gaps remain in the fight to end the […]
The government will consider the establishment of a permanent National Secretariat to coordinate the activities and programmes of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in Namibia. President Nangolo Mbumba says the establishment of the Secretariat will ensure the full implementation of the APRM National Plan of Action. President Mbumba launched the APRM Country Review Report […]
All eligible Namibians are expected to register afresh for the Presidential and National Assembly Elections. The Electoral Commission of Namibia’s Chairperson, Elsie Nghikembwa, has announced that the voters’ cards that were issued since 2014 are no longer valid and will not be accepted at the November polls. Nghikembwa also announced that this year’s election will […]
The Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), Peter Shaama, outlined the schedule of the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections due to take place in November. Shaama says the calendar adopted by the ECN is aligned with the internationally recognised electoral cycle framework. The 2024 Electoral Calendar and Democracy […]
Namibia will vote on November 27 to elect the president and members of the National Assembly. The announcement was made by Urban and Rural Development Minister Erastus Uutoni. Other key dates announced were dates for general voter registration, which will be from June 3 to August 1. The nomination of independent candidates will commence on […]
