The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has asked uranium mines to be truthful in revealing how much of their budget is spent on electricity and water. Tjekero Tweya believes the cost of the two utilities is too high in Namibia, and that is among the reasons why uranium mines are not […]
The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation is developing a national employment policy. This was the response of Minister Utoni Nujoma to a question by Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) MP Kennedy Shekupakela about the ministry’s plan to address youth unemployment in the country. The policy will help the government and unemployed […]
Namibia and South Africa reaffirmed their continued support for the pursuit of self-determination in Western Sahara. The countries declared their support during the Bi-National Commission Ministerial Meeting held in Windhoek. The United Nations classified Western Sahara as a non-self-governing territory. While the Sahrawi people have been waiting for a referendum, Morocco has invaded and occupied […]
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources says the findings from the investigation into illegal lithium mining at Uis indicate that there are some loopholes in the law that need fixing. Tjekero Tweya informed Erongo Governor Neville Andre that the investigation shows that ministries, regional governments, and responsible agencies are not talking to each other […]
Translating all school subject curriculum in a manner that speaks to boys practical interests could help them improve their academic performance. This is contained in a research report on ‘Namibian Boys: Underachievement and Underparticipation in Education’. This is one of the issues teachers considered in the focus group discussions contained in the research report: revising […]
President Hage Geingob is hopeful that the long-standing issue of the Orange River border will be resolved amicably. Dr. Geingob and his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, are co-chairing the presidential segment of the 3rd session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission meeting underway at State House.
The Khwe community residing at Chetto, a village in Bwabwata National Park, says they feel out of touch with the rest of Namibia and the world. The villagers have never had access to a radio frequency. The Khwe are one of the indigenous San groups who live on the stretch of land between the Kavango […]
The Ministerial Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission has reviewed the 75 legal instruments between the two countries. These are in the areas of infrastructure development, transport and communications, health, minerals, and energy, among others. The ministerial session will be followed by the meeting between President Hage Geingob and his South African counterpart, Cyril […]
Magistrate Linus Samunzala has acquitted activists Michael Amushelelo and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma of all charges, citing poor quality and multiple contradictions in the evidence of state witnesses. Amushelelo had spent close to seven months in incarceration since his arrest for independence this year. The activist, along with Nauyoma and Inna Hengari, were arrested and faced several […]
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) is developing a National Digital Strategy to unlock various opportunities and fast-track Namibia’s digital transformation. The strategy will guide the nation in leveraging digital technologies for sustainable development, economic growth, and social progress. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus […]
