The Executive Director of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says one of the key weaknesses in fighting corruption is the lack of ownership by institutions to implement recommendations after a corruption risk assessment was carried out by the corruption buster. Tylvas Shilongo, therefore, says there is a need to develop a national framework on corruption risk […]
The Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) is actively advocating for crucial reforms in the mining and extractive industries. Its ongoing Alternative Mining Indaba in Namibia revolves around the theme “Increasing Benefits from Mining and Extractive Industries to Address Socio-economic Development Challenges.” Focused on achieving “tax justice” and legally mandated corporate social responsibility, the Council […]
The Swapo Party Regional Executive Committee in the Zambezi Region has suspended its coordinator, Moffat Sileze, over allegations of missing party funds amounting to N$47,000. The committee revealed this during a media briefing today. Speaking during the media briefing, Swapo Party Regional Information and Mobilisation Officer Dorothy Kabula stated that Sileze’s suspension is effective as […]
SADC ministers of health convened today in an extraordinary virtual council meeting to discuss coordinated efforts to prevent and control the spread of cholera across the region. So far, five member states, including Zambia and Zimbabwe, have recorded cholera cases, which have led to hundreds of deaths. The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. […]
Shirley’s Netball Academy is actively searching for young, talented netball players between the ages of under 5 and under 17 to nurture and develop their skills. Established with the goal of providing opportunities to young individuals who may not be traditionally considered athletes, Shirley’s Netball Academy adopts an inclusive approach, ensuring that everyone has a […]
The Brave Warriors were knocked out of the AFCON tournament after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Angola in the Round of 16 match played in Bouake, Ivory Coast on Saturday. Brave Warriors’ head coach, Collin Benjamin, started the match with the team that performed admirably against Mali in the final group match, but they were […]
The Omukwaniilwa of the Ondonga Traditional Authority, Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo, says the traditional authority will not allow the unregulated mushrooming of revival churches in areas under its jurisdiction. Shuumbwa made these remarks during an annual stakeholder engagement meeting at Onambango Palace. Omukwaniilwa Shuumbwa alleges some revival churches are becoming a concern as they are destroying […]
The death toll in the accident that occurred at Okashandja village on the gravel road between Ondangwa and Uukwiyuushona has risen to seven, with two of the victims being a couple. Four people died at the accident scene, while three later succumbed to injuries at the hospital. It is alleged that the driver of a […]
Christian school-going children are urged to be obedient and disciplined, as taught through biblical teachings if they are to excel in their academic performance. This call formed part of the back-to-school service held by the St. Andrews African Methodist Episcopal Church in Windhoek on Sunday. The St. Andrews African Methodist Episcopal Church congregants dedicated the […]
As part of its social responsibility, Swakop Uranium Foundation assisted Nossobville Primary School in the Kalahari Constituency of the Omaheke Region with N$100,000 for the construction of a school hall. The hall will host various activities that have been lacking at the school, such as general school meetings and the end-of-year examinations, among others. The […]
