The Ovaherero Traditional Authority group, led by Professor Mutjinde Katjiua, has tasked the Chief Council to establish a task force committee to investigate livestock theft and alleged unsanctioned mining activities in communal areas. These are some of the resolutions taken at its meeting at Toasis in the Aminuis Constituency. “The fourth resolution deals particularly with […]
Vendors in Tsumeb are set to trade with greater ease following the construction of an open market by the municipality along the town’s main road. Construction started in 2019 and is nearly fully complete, save for a few more touch-ups. “It was partially funded by Dundee Precious Metals with the intention to accommodate the street […]
The faction of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) under newly inaugurated Dr. Hoze Riruako commemorated Red Flag Day at Okahandja. Red Flag Day serves to pay homage to the Ovaherero ancestors. The commemoration further aims to foster unity among the Ovaherero community. “Unite all the people that have been divided and fragmented by the Germans […]
The think-tank Amani Africa, together with the Namibian Government, have initiated a two-day high-level meeting on Africa for the reform of the multilateral system in the changing global order. This consultation meeting will reflect on a number of strategic-level matters in relation to the reform of the multilateral systems in Africa. Speaking at the official […]
The 25th Ordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation in Windhoek this week is expected to discuss matters pertaining to the region’s security as well as sending troops to countries in conflict. The Deputy Executive Director and Head of Multi-lateral Relations and Cooperation Department in the Ministry […]
The census for agriculture is scheduled to take place between the 2025 and 2026 agricultural seasons. Gaps and scattered data in the agriculture sector have prompted the appropriate development of statistical strategies. Stakeholders are attending a workshop on the Strategic Plan for Agriculture and Rural Statistics (SPARS) and the Development of Namibia Census of Agriculture […]
The Auditor General, Junias Kandjeke, has questioned why ministers as appointing authorities of boards are not held accountable, as boards are, when they fail to fully execute their mandate in regard to auditing compliance. In an interview with Business Today, Kandjeke pointed out interference from appointing authorities as another impediment to clean audits at various public […]
There was overwhelming support for the two Private Member Bills currently under review in the National Council, albeit with heated debate. The Bills which also received unanimous support from the National Assembly, introduced by Swapo MP Jerry Ekandjo in his private capacity, surround the definition of spouse and marriage. At the centre of the dispute, […]
The back to school bells will ring as the second semester begins tomorrow. The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture urges parents and guardians to be supportive of schools and their children. Welcoming the teachers, the Ministry of Education’s Executive Director, Sanet Steenkamp commended them for their unwavering commitment to educating and grooming the Namibian […]
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani says poverty, corruption, and a lack of accessible health care services in the country need urgent interventions. He was speaking at a PDM rally in Rundu over the weekend. Venaani stated that PDM will galvanise efforts to develop and introduce a comprehensive and effective healthcare system. He says the […]
