The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Ipumbu Shiimi, has tabled a bill in parliament aimed at bolstering Namibia’s financial intelligence capabilities and addressing the shortcomings identified in the country’s recent mutual evaluation report. The assessment report, carried out by the Eastern and Southern African Anti-Money Laundering Group and the Financial Action Task Force, evaluated […]
The Head of the Windhoek Correctional Facility, Oscar Kasuka, has warned against smuggling contraband within the facility, saying it poses threats such as stalking, bullying, and the risk of escape. Kasuka said this during the launch of the Anti-Contraband Campaign in Windhoek under the theme “Say No to Smuggling Contraband”. The campaign, which started […]
President Hage Geingob has expressed his gratitude to Namibians for wishing him a speedy recovery. He also took the opportunity to advise young people to take their health seriously. Dr. Geingob recently underwent a minor aortic stenosis operation in Cape Town, South Africa. “Let me first take this opportunity to thank all party members who […]
The Swapo Party President, Dr. Hage Geingob, says the party will seek legal advice on the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding same-sex marriages conducted outside Namibia. He was speaking at the Party’s Central Committee meeting in Windhoek today. The Supreme Court ruling mandated the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security to acknowledge same-sex marriages […]
Women in business have been urged to establish cooperatives that would enhance their enterprises through business-to-business networking. This call was made by Doreen Sioka, the Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, during a meeting with businesswomen in Rosh Pinah. Sioka emphasised that informal businesses play a significant role in contributing to the […]
The life of a girl child in rural areas comes with a long list of chores, which she is expected to manage on a daily basis. But the beauty of it is that those who live with their grandparents have the opportunity to learn about cultural norms, values, and traditions that guide them through life. […]
The Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare has called on the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology to expedite the passing of the Cybercrime Bill to protect children while online. Doreen Sioka made the remarks at the commemoration of the Day of the African Child at Rosh Pinah in the ||Kharas Region. […]
Children can be gifted in many areas, including sports, art, music, or intellectual ability. Ayana Hiskia is a 6-year-old passionate and self-trained gymnast, an art she first showed an interest in at age four. Our news team paid Ayana a visit at her home in Windhoek’s Shandumbala residential area. Ayana Hiskia is a Grade 1 […]
Some children in Windhoek have expressed their frustration about the recent deaths of children at Kayova Village in the Kavango East Region from suspected food poisoning. Saturday, June 10, was the saddest moment for the Shishungho family and the villagers who were forced to bury their own. The suspected food poisoning claimed the lives of […]
Enhancing the rights of the African child in the digital realm necessitates accessible and affordable internet connectivity as well as information and communication technology devices. However, the Executive Director in the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, says this advancement also exposes children to the potential violation of their rights, particularly the risk […]
