Rudolf Gaiseb The ballot papers for Namibia’s 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections arrived at the Hosea Kutako International Airport yesterday. However, political party representatives expressed dissatisfaction with the entire printing process. “Reinforcing our transparency, we invited representatives from 21 participating political parties to observe the design, production and packaging of ballot papers in Johannesburg....
• drought relief prolonged to June 2025 • tax amnesty extended Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi finally tabled the Appropriation Amendment Bill yesterday, against the background of persistent and devastating droughts. As such, the mid-term budget provides for additional spending of N$3.6 billion. Additional expenditure requests of N$8.3 billion were received for consideration. When tabling the main...
OMUTHIYA – Ondonga Traditional Authority chairperson John Walenga has said traditional leaders from the Ondonga kingdom are not allowed to wear party colours or spearhead any political party activities, as they serve everyone. Walenga, in an interview with Nampa on Tuesday, said the OTA is home to all aspiring politicians and politicians from various political...
Lahja Nashuuta The Khomas Regional Council has allocated N$2.3 million towards community development projects, including one seeking to empower pensioners through solar energy conversion. A further N$214 860 will be channelled to the renovation and upgrading of ablution facilities; repairing the door lockers, network boosters, roofing and ceiling at the Nickolas Witbooi Memorial School in...
The Okakarara constituency will host the renowned Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah football and netball tournament this weekend. The event will be hosted at the Okakarara Vocational Training Centre sports field. The Cup debuted last year in Opuwo, with over 40 football and netball teams competing for a total of N$100 000. The event has since spread...
Namibia’s leading boxing stable, the MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing Academy, will soon be adding its voice to the ongoing political message for Namibians to go all out and cast their votes in the national elections, slated for 27 November 2024. As part of its social responsibility, the academy’s owner Nestor Tobias,said they will be hosting...
Namibian beef exports to China have experienced significant growth, hitting the N$60 million per annum mark. This is according to the latest data shared by the trade ministry. It underscores the deepening trade relationship between Namibia and China. “Namibian beef exports increased to over N$59.92 million in 2023, up from N$50.02 million in 2022. This...
High Court Judge Shafimana Ueitele yesterday ruled in favour of politician Job Amupanda that there will be no costs order in the main trial over the removal of the Veterinary Cordon Fence. Amupanda lodged a court application to remove the 1896 fence, describing it as a stark reminder of Apartheid and a blemish on Namibia’s...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has challenged the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) over a purported lack of transparency around the ballot printing tender. The IPPR said if the amount the commission spent on the tender is juxtaposed to what it had budgeted in its annual procurement plan, it becomes evident...
Uncertainty reigned once more in the National Assembly as no quorum could be established for the tabling of the mid-term budget yesterday. National Assembly Speaker Peter Katjavivi described the situation as “unbearable” two days in a row. The Speaker also expressed disappointment over the general conduct of parliamentarians, which often results in sessions starting late,...