Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab has stressed the need to translate words into action by effectively implementing policies that are inclusive, especially for women. This, she says, creates an integrated human rights ecosystem, allowing for equal opportunities. Minister Dausab pointed out that Namibia is doing relatively well in the human rights ecosystem as it has the […]
Civil servants have been encouraged to embrace technology and leverage the newly launched “Being a Public Servant in Namibia” Digital Pocket Guide 2.0 to improve service delivery. Embracing digital technology has been identified as a key tool for improving effective service delivery and social justice. The digital version of the Pocket Guide will see the strengthening […]
Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister Derek Klazen says the fishrot scandal did not cause the loss of jobs for over 1,000 fishermen, who were part of a strike in 2015. At his annual industry address at Walvis Bay, Klazen noted that there is a distinction between the Fishrot scandal and the job losses. The Fishrot […]
Fishermen at Walvis Bay have established the October Seafarers United Land and Housing Federation, which will negotiate affordable land and housing for seafarers. In 2015, a strike in the fishing industry led to massive job losses, and as a result, fishermen used to camp at the Kuisebmond stadium at Walvis Bay. Eventually, the government stepped […]
Farming communities in the Omaheke Region are objecting to the granting of bail to suspects who are involved in stock theft. The group is of the opinion that stock theft has become a serious concern in recent years, and this has robbed them of their livelihoods. Reading the petition, the Chairperson of the Community Against […]
A group of concerned farmers residing on the outskirts of Gobabis are demanding usable agricultural land. The farming community sought an audience with the regional leadership to address the issue, as farming within the municipal area is against the law. The group spokesperson, Petrina Awa-Eieses, says that most farmers on Gobabis townlands are former farm […]
Learners from People’s Primary School in Katutura had an exciting opportunity to engage with the Richelieu Eagles in Ashburton Kwata Mini Cricket action. The Richelieu Eagles are currently hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers, where they will compete against Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe for a spot in next year’s […]
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) recorded a loss of N$700 million over the past financial year ending on March 31, 2023. The acting Managing Director of NAMCOR says they take full ownership and accountability for the company’s N$700 million loss. This loss, Shiwana Ndeuyema says, could have been prevented if they had the internal control […]
The Walvis Bay State Hospital has received medical equipment worth N$1.1 million through the China-Africa Paired Hospital Co-operation Mechanism. Patients at the Walvis Bay State Hospital were always referred to Windhoek for CT scans. The equipment received through the China-Africa Paired Hospital Co-operation Mechanism ensures, among others, that patients receive the service locally. Moreover, the […]
Health and Social Services Minister, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, says the implementation of the Public Procurement Act has significantly impacted the availability of medicines and clinical supplies. In a ministerial statement on the procurement process for pharmaceutical and clinical supplies in the public health sector, Dr. Shangula made a pointed reference to a multimillion-dollar tender for […]
