A recent workshop for Members of Parliament from southern Africa focused on building the understanding of bodily autonomy and integrity (BAI), and how lawmakers can promote it.
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Maltahohe community wants CEO suspended
The Malthahohe Development Community Forum on 15 November 2022 asked the chairperson of the village council to remove the acting CEO, claiming he is always travelling to attend workshops for financial gain and allegedly also earns two salaries.
//Kharas Police urge responsible festivities
//Kharas Police chief Tauno Hamukoto said civilians in the region should, in light of the fact that Christmas is a time of reuniting as families, enjoy the festive season responsibly within the parameters of the law.
Unemployed waste sorter seeks investor
An unemployed graduate has turned to waste management to make a living and has now turned to the public to help him realise an opportunity that recently came his way.
Power expansion hampered by low population density
Namibia’s low load densities and long distances between major load centres and potential generation points make it challenging for NamPower to expand the power system while ensuring the security of supply, maintaining reliability levels, and keeping the cost of electricity at a reasonable level.
Shamalaza re-elected Katima mayor
The Katima Mulilo town council held the election of office-bearers for 2022/2023 on Tuesday. The annual event was last week postponed after three members of the council boycotted it.
Governors finally find their home
Regional governors will no longer serve two masters. The political office bearers, who until now were appointed by the head of state but whose offices and budget resorted under the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, have finally been transferred to the Presidency.
Nabta leaders in N$1.5m defamation suit
Namibia Bus and Taxi Association’s (Nabta’s) longstanding internal conflict has led to its secretary general Pendapala Nakathingo filing a N$1.5 million defamation suit against the association’s former president Vespa Muunda.
Geingob backs Netumbo… reveals he will remain Swapo president until 2027
Swapo President Hage Geingob has thrown his weight behind his lieutenant Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the heir to his throne at national level, albeit holding onto the party presidency until his term lapses in November 2027.
Widow, 12 children left in poverty
ONGWEDIVA - A widow and her children were allegedly left with nothing after her late husband’s family cleaned out his bank accounts, scattered the business and took all the properties, including cars and a homestead.








