Ex-Cabinet minister Sacky Shanghala lodged an application in the High Court to have his, James Hatuikulipi and Pius Mwatelulo’s trial separated from the rest of the Fishrot accused. He made the announcement yesterday morning when they made a scheduled court appearance in the High Court at the Windhoek Correctional Facility. Windhoek High Court acting judge...
The Oshikoto Regional Council implemented cumulative projects worth N$32.2 million and created 537 jobs for people in the region during the last financial year. Oshikoto governor Penda Ya Ndakolo revealed this in his State of the Region Address (Sora) last week. The Sora was unpacked under the theme ‘Unity of purpose for a stronger Oshikoto’. ...
ONGWEDIVA – Swapo vice president and presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah promised to tackle youth unemployment, saying the ruling party has made job-creation its chief priority. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks at a Swapo Oshana youth rally held in Ongwediva over the weekend. “Youth unemployment remains a real challenge. The high rate of youth unemployment is a...
Drought-stricken Otjozondjupa residents, especially those situated in remote areas of the region, are yet to benefit from government’s drought relief food rollout programme. This is because the region currently has only one truck to distribute the food. This came to light during deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa’s recent visit to the region, where he met...
Lahja Nashuuta Recent statistics show that young people constitute 71.1% of Namibia’s total population, with over 900 000 of them having registered to vote. Furthermore, young people represent 10% of the members of the National Assembly, while the National Council has less than 5% of its leaders under the age of 35. Despite these meagre...
At its sixth National Council (NC) meeting held in Windhoek on Saturday, Nudo suspended more than 10 members for allegedly undermining and questioning the authority and legal status of the party’s leadership. The suspended members are accused of chasing the party’s administrative secretary from the party’s head office, and replacing all locks to deny others...
Despite a court case instituted by Swapo members against the party’s decision not to elect a new party president several months after the death of president Hage Geingob in February, the party has stuck to its guns that its decision will eliminate factionalism and destabilisation of the institution. This stance was made loud and clear...
Lahja Nashuuta With the Presidential and National Assembly elections fast approaching, the dust of factionalism is refusing to settle within one of Namibia’s oldest political parties, Swanu. The faction led by Evilastus Kaaronda on Saturday launched the party’s manifesto during the Omaheke regional conference in Gobabis. Meanwhile, Windhoek’s 8ste Laan branch, which is said to...
WALVIS BAY – The Walvis Bay council has suspended three of its councillors, following a special council meeting held on Thursday as per the standing rules of order, for a period of one month. This was announced by the town’s mayor and chairperson of the council, Trevino Forbes, at a media briefing on Friday. The...
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair has successfully concluded, drawing more than34 000 visitors over its nine-day run. Held under the theme “Bridging Tradition and Innovation,” the event showcased a harmonious blend of Namibia’s rich cultural heritage and cutting-edge advancements. With more than 400 exhibitors, the fair highlighted how traditional practices can co-exist and thrive alongside...