Strong winds, accompanied by hailstorms and rain, caused damage to houses in Onepandaulo Village in the Endola Constituency of Ohangwena Region on Saturday evening. Roofs were blown off, and trees were uprooted. Fruit trees, on which many depend for an income, were also not spared. Boundary walls were flattened by Mother Nature, while some houses, […]
An urgent interdict court application seeking to reverse the termination of service of three members of the ||Kharas Regional Council was averted after the parties reached a settlement agreement. The councillors in question, Lazarus Nangolo, Taimi Amakali, and Suzan Ndjaleka, all represent the Swapo Party. The LPM-dominated council relieved the councillors of their duties without […]
In their tribute to Professor Gerhard Tötemeyer, the SADC Electoral Advisory Council and Electoral Commission of Namibia have lauded his contributions to the electoral landscape in the region. In an independent Namibia, Professor Tötemeyer was a founding member of the advisory council and the first Director of Elections in Namibia between 1992 and 1998. The […]
Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma has called on Namibians to strive for a united, egalitarian society. This message was delivered during the memorial service in honour of Professor Gerhard Tötemeyer. Nujoma’s remarks made on his behalf by Benita Imbamba, the chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council, on the memorial service for the late professor, who […]
National Council members and government executive directors expressed their deepest sympathies and offered their support to the Geingo family during their time of mourning. This was done during scheduled visits to Casa Rosalia. Victoria Kauma, Vice Chairperson of the National Council, conveyed a heartfelt message of condolence on behalf of the members of the MPs […]
The United Nations in Namibia has expressed deep sadness at the death of President Hage Geingob and highlighted that they stood, just as Geingob did, for the values of human rights, social justice, and the well-being of the Namibian people. Hopolang Phororo, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Namibia, praised Geingob’s leadership and vision for […]
A traditional priest of the Otji-Mungunda Clan at Toasis Village in the Aminuis Constituency, Vetara Mungendje, says that Namibia has been robbed of an exceptional person with a special sense of humility in preserving tradition and culture. The late president Geingob pushed for the memorial shrine at Hosea Kutako homestead, something that will be remembered […]
Youth in the Office of the President singled out their late President Hage Geingob’s track record of involving young people in decision-making bodies and putting them in leadership positions as a unique characteristic. From NANSO’s leadership to the Presidential Youth Advisor and the youngest Swapo Constituency Counsellor of Windhoek West, all hailed the late President […]
The Office of the Ombudsman celebrated Constitution Day on Friday at St. Joseph Primary School in Rehoboth. The event was attended by Grade 7 learners in Rehoboth. Friday marked the 34th anniversary of the adoption of the Namibian Constitution. The event, which was also attended by the Ombudsman, Basilius Dyakugha, also saw the distribution of […]
Kaptein Herbert George Britz of the Rehoboth Baster community has described President Dr. Hage Geingob’s life as complete in his service and purpose on earth and as a servant of the people. Britz joined traditional leaders from all over Namibia who continue to celebrate Geingob’s life and legacy. Flanked by his Kaptein’s council members, Kaptein […]
