DTA of Namibia has rejected clause four of the Local Authorities Amendment Bill which gives the Urban and Rural Development Minister power to suspend any member of a Local Authority Council. The Bill was however passed with amendments as only four voted against, four abstained, while 46 where in favour of the amendment.

Prime Minister Theresa May has suffered one of the most dramatic reversals in recent British political history, losing an overall majority in parliament in a snap election she had been predicted to win easily. May had called the election on 18 April, urging voters to boost her 17-seat working majority in order to strengthen her […]

Cabinet has approved a number of decisions, to be implemented by various ministries and government agencies, as per signed and existing memorandums of understanding, in their respective areas of responsibility.

A final report on the proposed New Equitable Economic Empowerment Framework legislation has been completed. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says the report, containing recommendations and proposals, will be submitted to government soon.

Economic Planning Minister Tom Alweendo says more innovative ways are needed to deal with the ever increasing unemployment rates in Namibia.

Investigations into the recent killing of six lions in the ‘northern communal areas’ close to the Etosha National Park, is still under way.

The third annual Public Enterprises CEO’s Forum took place in the Capital today. The Forum aims to promote harmony among Public Enterprises for the advancement of social and economic development of the country.

The Brave Warriors had their first training session in Guinea Bissau on Wednesday, ahead of their crucial 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Group K qualifier against the home side on Saturday, 10 June at the Estadio 24 de Setembro. With the match taking place on Saturday, the Namibian boys had a few days to get […]

A new memorandum of understanding signed between the Namibian Standards Institution and the University of Namibia, aims to strengthen participation of academia, in areas of standards development and coordination.

First Lady Monica Geingos continues to reach out to vulnerable communities in the north-eastern regions. Yesterday she met with people infected with and affected by HIV, discussing ways to improve the lives of especially those at grassroots level.