People with albinism continue to face discrimination and even receive death threats. It is against this background that there is a need to develop and implement actions and plans that protect the rights of this marginalised group. Different albinism organisations and stakeholders from African countries are meeting in Namibia to develop a national action plan […]

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has released amended regulations on loan-to-value ratios to stimulate property investment and support economic recovery. Under the new regulations, the loan-to-value (LTV) ratios for additional property purchases have been further relaxed. Borrowers seeking a mortgage loan for a second residential property will no longer need to provide a deposit. For […]

There is a need for Namibia to step up and develop a system to translate the Namibian languages on the web. The Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology, Anicia Peters, said this at the National Science Fair Week. Peters says science is more than just a subject, and the […]

Erongo Governor Neville Andre says there is a need to exchange ideas, experiences, and expertise to develop comprehensive rehabilitation frameworks that can be adapted and implemented in each country according to their specific needs and resources. Andre said this at the official opening of the three-day interaction training for officers in charge of correctional, prison, […]

The farming community in the Otjinene constituency of the Omaheke Region has called on law enforcement officers not to release stock theft suspects on bail and to ensure that they are given long prison sentences. Stock theft threatens the livelihoods of already struggling local farming communities, who are already faced with the burden of drought. […]

The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, tabled the motion in the National Assembly to minimise road damage and proposed that overloading offences be legalised as administrative ones. The current legislative framework for road traffic and transport offences is the Road Traffic and Transport Act 1999 and the Criminal Procedure Act 1977, Act No. […]

A strong parliament budget office is needed to analyse and take action with regards to debt strategy as well as budget monitoring. This is contained in a presentation by Macroeconomic Expert Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu during the 2023–2024 Mid-Year Budget Analysis and Advocacy meeting for MPs. Dr. Kakujaha-Matundu explained that the aim is to capacitate MPs […]

Family and friends paid tribute to the late renowned musician Axali Doëseb as they gathered at the ELRCN’s Bet-El Parish in Katutura to celebrate his life through church songs, many of which he composed. The composer of the Namibian National Anthem “Namibia Land of the Brave,” Doëseb, was described as a determined yet humble teacher […]

Members of Parliament have sought clarification regarding the history of the National Anthem, “Namibia, Land of the Brave,” particularly on the copyright and the N$2 million token of appreciation. United Democratic Front MP Dudu Murorua posed a question to Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader Bernardus Swaartboi sought clarity on the $2 […]

Strong political leadership is needed to help accelerate HIV prevention efforts, as about 1.3 million people across the globe contracted HIV last year. This was raised at the HIV Multi-Sectoral Leadership Forum in Windhoek. Although progress has been made in HIV prevention efforts, there’s still a long way to go in reducing new HIV infections […]