The government has rejected what it terms sensationalised and negative framing surrounding its decision to cull over 700 wild animals, particularly by international media outlets CNN and BBC. The government’s decision through the Environment and Tourism Ministry has been characterised by certain quarters as wanton disregard for conservation. The government, however, is adamant that its...
Deputy health minister Esther Muinjangue has reiterated the Namibian government’s commitment to achieving world-class healthcare standards. She was speaking during the inaugural Quality Management Conference held in Windhoek yesterday. The conference aims to advance the quality of healthcare services across Namibia, and is in alignment with the nation’s commitment to enhancing its healthcare delivery system....
The scourge of mis- and disinformation is about to become even more conspicuous, as campaigning for Namibia’s Presidential and National Assembly elections is approaching its business end. Information deputy minister Modestus Amutse said the country faces challenges in regulating social media in Namibia, where mis- and disinformation mostly spreads because most social media companies are...
At 59, some ward cleaners who have worked for the City of Windhoek (CoW) since 1993 could head into retirement next year with next to nothing to show for over three decades of service. The majority of the city ’s contractual employees say they accepted the new employment contract offer by the municipality out of...
Political parties are urging the Electoral Commission of Namibia and the Legislature to develop robust mechanisms to ensure voter registration inclusion, particularly for citizens living abroad. Out of the over 1.4 million who registered, only 2 159 Namibians registered to vote at foreign missions, figures showed. This number, political parties stated, is disappointing. Speaking to...
The Namibian government held several events at the weekend to remember late president Hage Geingob, who passed away six months ago. Among these events was the renaming of the Windhoek-Hosea Kutako International Airport road to the Dr Hage Geingob Freeway. President Nangolo Mbumba officiated at the renaming ceremony, stating that president Geingob deserved this honour...
Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba has urged the Legislature and Judiciary to develop stringent measures and laws to mitigate the impact of verbal attacks and insults on national leaders. He made these remarks on Saturday during the conferment ceremony of President Nangolo Mbumba, the fourth President of Namibia. President Mbumba was conferred with the Order of...
Swapo’s secretary general Sophia Shaningwa last week verbally attacked a journalist who sought information regarding the party’s recent trip to Zimbabwe. Instead of providing the update that was requested, she resorted to derogatory language, labelling the journalist as ‘sent’, ‘nosey’ and ‘meddling in her business’. Irritated by the journalist’s approach, she refused to answer questions,...
With just three months left before the Presidential and National Assembly elections, Namibia has not fully implemented a crucial recommendation aimed at improving the electoral process. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) made 12 recommendations, following the 2019 elections, but Namibia only managed to implement four of the recomendation and one...
Loide Jason Cecilia Xavier Residents of the Samora Machel constituency, who were registered and participated in the previous elections, were turned away during the voters’ registration for being “ineligible voters”. The former voters, who are primarily from Ovahimba and OvaZemba communities residing in the Goreangab area, claim that the requirements for the new registration process...