Year: 2023

Despite successive national land indabas to address Namibia’s land question, the greater majority of the Nama population remains landless. 

A health practitioner is calling for the regulation of traditional brew, otombo, citing safety and health concerns. 

There are concerns about frequent and excessive travelling by National Council officials and MPs over the past year, a trend that appears to have continued in the current one.

Five northern regions – Oshana, Oshikoto, Ohangwena, Omusati and Kunene north – owe the taxman a cumulative N$9.3 billion, the Namibia Revenue Agency revealed. 

Namibia University of Science and Technology’s chief legal brain Joshua Kaumbi has withdrawn a suit against his employer wherein he challenged his suspension.

The coastal tourism sector is urging the ministry of home affairs to deploy more officials or explore the possibility of exempting tourists arriving on cruise ships from face-to-face or physical inspections.

Social welfare minister Doreen Sioka has unequivocally condemned the appalling child abuse incident that took place in Gobabis in the Omaheke region last month. 

Erongo governor Neville Andre has said there is a need for Namibians to follow an open and inclusive policy-making process. 

A renowned businessman in Kavango West region, Winnie Metzeger of Metzeger Drilling, who is also the current operator at the Musese Green Scheme, fulfilled his corporate social responsibility by donating 4 000 bags of maize meal to Kavango West Regional Council on Monday.

The Ondangwa Town Council officially commissioned a water tower with a capacity of 540 cubic metres on the ground and 240 cubic metres on the elevated portion on Thursday.