Swapo Party MP in the National Council, Andreas Amundjindi, proposed legislative changes to streamline elections by considering the holding of national, regional, and local authority elections simultaneously. Amundjindi, who was speaking during a debate on the Electoral Amendment Bill, said this strategy will also reduce costs. “In all these elections, our government is going to […]
The official portrait of President Nangolo Mbumba is now available for display in public and private entities and will replace the late President Dr. Hage Geingob’s. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology says the portrait of President Mbumba will be displayed alongside that of Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma. The Ministry says President Mbumba’s […]
President Nangolo Mbumba is disappointed over the theft of food meant for the drought relief programme. The known incidences of theft of food items meant for drought relief were reported in Oshikoto, and suspects were arrested in May this year. Five employees of the Ohangwena Regional Council and an employee of the Oshikango Constituency Office […]
The Namibia Household Income and Expenditure Survey (NHISES), last conducted in 2016 and originally scheduled every five years, will be carried out in 2025. The delay is attributed to budgetary constraints, compelling the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) to achieve more with less. The agency needs N$250 billion to carry out its responsibilities effectively. Despite receiving […]
Namibia will face their toughest challenge yet in the Rugby Africa Cup when they meet Zimbabwe in tomorrow’s semifinals in Kampala, Uganda. While Namibia emerged victorious in the 2022 Rugby Africa Cup semi-finals against Zimbabwe, this encounter promises a fresh challenge. Prince Gaoseb, a Namibian loose forward from the 2022 win, emphasizes the need for […]
The Namibian Basketball Federation’s Level 1 coaching course, themed “United Under One Footprint,” launched a week ago, is concluding tomorrow. The coaching clinic is sponsored by the Olympic Solidarity Foundation through the Namibian National Olympic Committee and Sports Commission, aiming to develop basketball among youth, recognized as one of the fastest-growing sports. We interviewed FIBA […]
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) African Youth Games concluded over the weekend in Gaborone, Botswana, bringing an end to intense weeklong action. The under-15 and under-19 competitions included both boys and girls respectively. he championship, which began on July 15, ran until July 21, 2024. The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) African Youth Championship […]
FC Ongos Ladies, champions of the recently concluded 2023/2024 First National Bank Women’s Super League, are breaking new ground. The team has become the first in Namibia to offer professional contracts and salaries to its female players. This trailblazing move began during the past season, and Ongos Ladies are currently in the process of renewing […]
The Namibian Exile Kids Association (NEKA) has embarked on initiatives aiming at mobilising its members to register and participate in the upcoming elections. NEKA’s Executive Committee, led by its President Kadiva Hamutumwa, briefed President Nangolo Mbumba on this and other developments preoccupying the organisation a while ago at State House. NEKA says it too is […]
The National Council members still expressed reservations regarding the proposal to legalise same-sex marriage in Namibia, citing traditional norms where such unions were not historically recognised. They also continue to oppose the proposed age of consent of 18 years in the Marriage Bill, advocating for an older age requirement. The Redline marriages are another bone […]
