International relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians in Ukraine to flee to neighbouring countries such as Poland where they can seek refuge and be assisted by government.
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Church leaders demand apology… Ndeitunga refuses to budge
“We are tired of humiliation and unfair treatment by the police.” This was the constant chant by members of the Christian Freedom Fighters, who last week staged a demonstration against the Namibian police in Ohangwena.
Muinjangue wants gender quotas in parly
National Unity Democratic Organisation member of parliament Utjiua Muinjangue has called on fellow legislators to consider introducing enforceable gender quotas to boost female representation in parliament.
Ex-Rundu managers’ corruption case dismissed
The corruption case against former Rundu Town Council strategic executives Herman Haingura and Athanasius Maghumbo has been struck from the court roll after a further postponement request from the State was denied.
NQA warns against bogus institutions
The Namibia Qualifications Authority has once again warned students to be on the lookout for bogus institutions in Namibia.
IPPR urges continuous consultation on Cybercrime Bill
The Institute for Public Policy Research has called on lawmakers to ensure the draft Cybercrime Bill ensures that the protection it aims to provide is balanced, reasonable, and achieved through constitutional means while upholding the principles of the rule of law.
Opinion – Responding to the new challenges of a democratic order
A few weeks ago, I was invited to attend the debate on the Namibian constitution.
Opinion – Mushrooming tertiary institutions vis-à-vis quality education
The General Assembly of the United Nations on 20 November 1989 adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child which was ratified and signed by sixty-one countries.
Opinion – How digital democracy has shaped the political landscape
Over the past few years, Namibia’s political landscape has been shaped greatly by the use of social media and electronic platforms.
Opinion – The realities of political parties within SADC
There is more than one way to achieve increased development and success within our region.