Linea Dishena At the heart of every functioning democracy lies a strong and well-resourced Legislature. However, this cannot be said of Namibia’s National Assembly, where lawmakers face significant challenges in fulfilling their constitutional mandate. A critical shortage of essential staff, particularly researchers, policy analysts, and legal support, is subtly undermining the institution tasked with enacting...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has thrown her full support behind the transformation of the public service during a key meeting with the Public Service Commission (PSC) at State House yesterday. High up on its agenda was a push for its independence through reforms to ensure the commission itself becomes more independent and better resourced, as outlined...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has entered the free education debate, saying the Namibian government is able to finance free tertiary education. While delivering her maiden State of the Nation Address earlier this year, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah promised to make tertiary education accessible to all, free of charge. She indicated that...
Namibian international and celebrated striker Peter Shalulile has parted ways with South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns, becoming a free agent after opting not to renew his contract, according to international reports. Shalulile, who was spotted participating in a game of futsal at SKW in Windhoek on Monday, leaves behind a remarkable legacy at Sundowns, having...
Renowned boxing promoter Immanuel ‘AC’ Moses has made a passionate appeal for financial support as he prepares to stage two major boxing events featuring Namibia’s top talent. Speaking at a press conference in Windhoek yesterday, Moses confirmed that Walter ‘Executioner’ Kaudondokwa will return to the ring to face Russia’s Vladimir Mironchikov in Tajikistan on 22...
Ohangwena governor Sebastian Ndeitunga stepped down from office on Monday, sounding the alarm over soaring unemployment figures in the region, particularly among the youth. His departure comes as President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced new regional governors following the expiration of all 14 governors’ contracts on 30 June. Yesterday, seasoned executive Kadiva Hamutumwa was unveiled as new...
Former National Unity Democratic Organisation secretary general Joseph Kauandenge has refused to surrender his Nudo membership card despite forming a new political entity. Kauandenge, who recently founded the Association for Localised Interests (Asoli) movement, said his new affiliation has no bearing on Nudo’s political activities. Kauandenge officially resigned as Nudo secretary general in April but...
TSUMEB – The Tsumeb Municipality is owed a cumulative N$200 million by the town’s residents and institutions. In the face of daunting challenges, the local authority is maching forward in its quest to deliver much-needed services. This is according to the town’s mayor, Mathews Angula, who outlined what he described as “proud milestones” achieved under...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has once again made a raft of changes at the top echelons of regional governance with yesterday’s appointment of governors. This is the second time in three months that the president has appointed seven regional governors. They are Pijoo Nganate (Omaheke), Immanuel Shikongo (Omusati), Dorothy Kabula (Zambezi), Nathalia Goagoses (Erongo), Hofni Iipinge...
Cricket Namibia (CN), in collaboration with Cricket South Africa (CSA) will host an exciting white-ball tour featuring the CSA Emerging Women’s Academy squad. The tour will take place in Windhoek from 2 to 12 July, comprising four T20 matches and three 50-over fixtures, all hosted at the High-Performance Oval in Windhoek. Namibia’s national women’s team,...