The Popular Democratic Movement President McHenry Venaani has tabled a motion seeking to erect a shrine at the Vaalgras in honour of the late Kaptein Hendrik !Anseb Witbooi. Venaani said the erection of a lighting shrine would not only serve as a perpetual beacon for Namibians, but it would also improve the area’s economic well-being. […]
The Deputy Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Faustina Caley, is steadfast in her argument that there is no need for additional legislation concerning the provision of free sanitary materials to schoolgirls. Caley was ready to provide reasons for her objection in the National Assembly on Wednesday, but the Speaker told her that she is […]
The High Court has postponed to November a lawsuit, led by opposition politician Bernadus Swartbooi and traditional representatives of the Herero and Nama communities, challenging the legality of the 1904–1908 genocide joint declaration between the Namibian government and Germany. This case involves multiple applicants, including Bernadus Swartbooi, Herero, and Nama traditional authorities, against the speaker […]
The High Court is set to hear an application to review the Veterans Act following an application by Willem Beukes and former members of the South West African Territorial Force (SWATF) for alleged discrimination. A high-stakes legal battle unfolded over alleged discrimination and exclusivity in the veterans legislation. In a significant legal development, the High […]
One of the major social ills affecting Namibians, according to the Gambling Board of Namibia, is gambling addiction. Director of Health and Social Services, Sandra Owoses, highlighted this at a training workshop at Swakopmund aimed at equipping social workers with skills to tackle gambling addiction. According to Owoses, gambling addiction strains a person’s social well-being […]
About N$500,000 was raised by the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) towards assisting schools in the ||Kharas Region, in need of desks, chairs, cutlery, and stationery. The donated materials were handed over to the regional education directorate at Keetmanshoop by the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust. In 2012, the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust […]
The |Khomas Regional Council held an award ceremony for the teachers in the region. The awards are meant to recognise, appreciate, and honour all those who have contributed positively to education in the region. Paulus Nghikembua, the |Khomas Region’s director of education, described education as a calling that necessitates one’s responsibility, obligation, and accountability. “We […]
The National Assembly Speaker, Professor Peter Katjavivi, has emphasised that accurate information obtained through the ongoing census exercise will be vital for lawmakers when passing legislation. Professor Katjavivi pointed out that the data collected will enable parliamentarians to pass laws that reflect the needs and aspirations of the Namibian people. The Speaker was counted by […]
Tensions ran high in the National Assembly on Wednesday as the Deputy Minister of Education, Faustina Caley, raised objections to the tabling of a private member’s bill proposing to regulate the provision of free sanitary materials to schoolgirls. The bill was proposed by PDM Leader McHenry Venaani. A commotion began after Caley’s objection was raised, […]
More than N$400,000 was raised at the Oshakati Totem Expo gala dinner to raise funds for the event’s success in December. The Oshakati Totem Expo began in 2012 but was halted in 2022 due to COVID-19. Oshakati Town Mayor Leonard Hango was hopeful the totem expo’s return would result in a bigger and better event […]
