Away from the parliament buildings and heated debates, the young parliamentarians currently attending the 6th Children’s Parliament had an opportunity for leisure at Maerua Mall Ster-Kinekor. The young MPs watched a short documentary tagged ‘Eye on Japan’s Culture’, detailing the climate seasons of Japan. They were welcomed by the Ambassador of Japan to Namibia, Nishimaki […]
The rising demand for owning a proper house has resulted in an increase in demand for serviced land in most local authorities, and Opuwo is no exception. In an interview with nbc News, Opuwo Mayor Rosa Tjeundo said residents in her town are in dire need of land, as there is insufficient land for housing […]
Four councillors walked out of a Walvis Bay Town Council meeting on Tuesday and accused Mayor Trevino Forbes of dictatorship. Councillors Ephraim Shozi, Albertina Nkoshi, Paulus Kauhondamwa, and Ryan Gordon wanted to discuss the minutes from a meeting with the Minister of Rural and Urban Development and another item they claim was excluded from the […]
Swakopmund Mayor Dina Namubes says the town faces a major housing crisis due to rapid urbanisation and a growing slum population. Namubes says new and targeted approaches to affordable housing are needed for the town to make cities inclusive, spur economic growth, and expand job opportunities. The DRC informal settlement is one such settlement that […]
The UNDP Resident Representative to Namibia, Alka Bhatia, says Namibia’s development priorities are the same as those of the UN, and these are aligned with the UNDP country programme. Bhatia and her deputy paid a courtesy call to President Nangolo Mbumba at State House, where she provided an overview of some of the activities. The […]
In a critique of proposed amendments to the electoral laws, National Council MP and Independent Candidate Paulus Mbangu has raised significant constitutional concerns that could affect civil servants across the country. The Electoral Amendment Bill seeks to broaden the eligibility criteria for the National Assembly elections by allowing remunerated members of the public service, as […]
SPAR Southern Africa Chief Executive Officer Max Oliver says the popular retailer at Otjiwarongo, Theo Spar, will continue to trade as normal and will not be closing. Responding to an email from nbc News, Oliver says the SPAR Group network thrives on supporting retailers, fostering entrepreneurship, and building strong business relationships. He says they shared […]
Otjozondjupa Region has highlighted a lack of special schools or resource centres in the region as a concern. Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chairperson, Marlene Mbakera, says government schools are also not inclusive towards children with disabilities, resulting in them not completing school. Mbakera, who is also the Otjiwarongo Constituency Councillor, says 540 children are receiving disability […]
A heated debate ensued in the 6th Children’s Parliament over the lack of awareness regarding mental health among school learners. This discussion was sparked after Gerson Neumbo tabled a motion emphasising the significance of mental health wellness, emotional development, and psychosocial support for learners. The motion brought to light pressing issues, including high suicide rates, […]
In its quest to curb cyber threats as well as shape a safer digital space, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has embarked on a three-day journey to seek innovative ways to fight cyber crimes. The conference will provide a platform for stakeholders to build a resilient cybersecurity infrastructure to safeguard the […]
