Following the democratic outcomes of the November 2020 regional and local government elections, the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), the National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO), and the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement came to power in the Windhoek Municipal Council through a rather hastily arranged coalition, consisting of highly disgruntl
Opinion: State security machinery reform in the modern age
State security machinery is the nerve centre of any society in a democratic setting. Peace and stability are only tenable when state security machinery is beyond reproach.
Kavara’s trial to resume in November
The trial of former Windhoek based magistrate Hileni Kavara, who is accused of intervening in her boyfriend’s case in 2015 while she was employed as a magistrate, is set to resume in November.
ECN primed for Katima Mulilo by-election
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says it is ready to conduct the Katima Mulilo Urban constituency by-election set for 25 August.
Council driver demands N$1.1m for ‘illegal’ transfer
A driver at Kavango East Regional Council (KERC) is claiming N$1 126 992 in loss of income after an alleged illegal transfer.
Summit to tackle food insecurity
Namibia has indicated its intention to contribute to the United Nations Food Systems Summit by convening dialogues at both national and sub-national levels.
Non-compliance, staff shortages rock Kavango West
Kavango West health director Fransiska Hamutenya has expressed concern about the non-compliance of the Covid-19 regulations by members of the public.
Omusati to pray against GBV, Covid
The Omusati region will host a prayer day against crime, gender-based violence and also the deadly Covid-19 pandemic tomorrow afternoon.
Local authority, community clash… residents threaten to shut down Omuthiya dumpsite
The Omuthiya Town Council and the local community have locked horns over the existence of a dumpsite.
Mukerenge resigns as Rundu hospital superintendent
The Rundu Intermediate Hospital will on Friday bid farewell to its head of administration, Dr Joseph Mukerenge.
