Namibia has reiterated the need for continued unity among member countries of the Global South. Vice President Nangolo Mbumba is attending the G Seventy-Seven Pus China Summit in Havana, Cuba, where he pledged Namibia’s commitment to ensuring that the summit contributes to the development and aspirations of the block. Vice President Nangolo Mbumba at the […]
Vice President Nangolo Mbumba has also called on the international community, particularly members of the G77 plus China bloc, to stand in solidarity against western powers that enforce unfair and unilateral sanctions against developing countries. Such sanctions, Mbumba says, are a hindrance to economic and social development. “Namibia therefore calls for an end to the […]
President Hage Geingob says it is time for young leaders to take over the reins on the continent, that should, however, be done with respect to the processes and systems of their respective governance structures. Dr. Geingob said this during his interactive lecture session in Paris, France, at the Sciences Po University. “Africa has been […]
The Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab, says the ministry has made progress with regards to draft legislation on a National Sex Offenders’ Register. Dausab is hopeful that the existence of such a register could deter would-be sexual offenders. Two years ago, President Hage Geingob promised during his State of the Nation Address that the government […]
The Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab, says the rising number of accusations of child rape reported to the police involving family members is disturbing. “Sexual offences against persons with disabilities are very disturbing, and I really want families and society to start focusing on how we can deal with this and what kind of conversation […]
The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security Minister, Dr. Albert Kawana, has announced the extension of Gun Amnesty Month to 2030. The gun amnesty period is in September of each year, and Africa is envisioned to silence illegal guns by 2020. Dr. Kawana also announced that all people who surrender their illegally owned firearms, ammunition, […]
The City of Windhoek’s employees are demanding a 10 percent salary and wage increment for 2023–24 to cope with the ever-increasing cost of living. Protestors say necessities such as fuel and food have become costly while their salaries have remained stagnant for the past four years. In addition, the city has also increased its rates […]
Athletes from the Oshana region, who are living with intellectual disabilities, participated in a Special Olympics family health forum at the playtime sport facility in Oshakati recently. The aim of the event was to unite athletes and to encourage them to participate in sport activities, while inspiring them to achieve their goals. The Special Olympics […]
The Brave Warriors have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, after Cameroon defeated Burundi by 3 to 0 in the last group match decider in which Cameroon and Namibia made it through from a tightly contested group C. They are joining four other COSAFA teams. The Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers concluded last […]
The 26th Namibian Police Force’s National Sports Championship has officially been launched and games are underway at the Outjo stadium in the Kunene Region. There are 1058 participants from all 14 regions of the country, who will compete in different sport codes from the 12th to the 16th of September. Speaking at the game’s opening […]
