The National Unity Democratic Organisation-NUDO wants government to pay salaries, including benefits to traditional authorities. Tabling a motion in the National Assembly, NUDO’s Secretary General Meundju Jahanika says traditional authorities play a vital role in society and should be taken care of accordingly.

The Erongo Governor Cleophas Mutjavikua delivered his state of the region address putting emphasis on industrial development and job creation. Mutjavikua also announced the creation of several processing plants to achieve economic advancement in the region.

Employees of Air Namibia held a demonstration in protest against poor working conditions. Apart from feeling demoralised, they also called for fair appointments of staff in managerial positions.

Fourteen out of the 71 detained Namibian truck drivers could be released and are expected to arrive back home by Saturday.

As the hours are approaching to lay the late struggle icon to rest, preparations are on track for the official memorial of Andimba Toivo ya Toivo, on Friday. The preparations have started at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek, with protocol and technical teams on site, setting up tents.

A public hearing on Genocide Remembrance day ended in chaos in Windhoek. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs embarked on a countrywide public hearings in order to obtain views and suggestions from the public on whether 28 May be declared Genocide Remembrance Day.

Government’s decision to institute budget cuts on its spending has put the economy on a rather sustainable path to recovery. This is according to the Presidential economic advisor, Dr John Steytler.

A group of 13 Namibian Police Officers (four males and nine females) have arrived back home after two-and-a-half years in Sudan. The officers were part the United Nations Africa Mission In Darfur (UNAMID). NAMOPL’s Head of Operations, Major General Desiderius Shilunga, who received the group on behalf of Police Inspector, General Sebastian Ndeitunga, expressed pride […]

Government will soon tighten regulations around finance charges of micro-lenders. Finance Minister Calle Schlettwein yesterday tabled the Usury Amendment Bill, which will empower the registrar to regulate micro-lenders, money lenders, credit providers and lessees.

Small businesses are the engines that run any economy. As such, it is crucial that budding businesses are supported, in order to strengthen the broader economy. This was said at the swearing in of 14 US Peace Corps volunteers in Okahandja last week.