SWAKOPMUND – Africa’s parliaments must embrace digital transformation to avoid falling behind in advancing democracy, transparency and governance. This was the message from Speaker of Parliament Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila at the official opening of the 22nd Annual Conference of the Association of Parliamentary Libraries of Eastern and Southern Africa (APLESA) underway in Swakopmund. The conference, which...
Rudolf Gaiseb Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said delays occur in the issuance of farmers’ drought relief subsidies when application forms submitted are incomplete. He said this happens frequently, while others are filled with incorrect information. “These are then returned to the respective offices for correction before being forwarded to the ministry’s head office in Windhoek...
Linea Dishena The Commonwealth Secretariat’s Senior Director of Economic, Youth and Sustainable Development, Ruth Kattumuri, has urged member states to translate shared values into strategies for inclusive, sustainable economic growth through trade and investment, thereby harnessing their demographic dividend. Kattumuri made the call in her keynote address at the opening of the Commonwealth Senior Trade...
John Muyamba Paulus Shiku RUNDU – Cecilia Kamwanga (30) from Rundu’s Sikanduko informal settlement has been relying on leftovers to feed her six children for years. What is more, her health does not allow her to do domestic work. She has had caesarean sections for the births of all her six children, including two sets...
RUNDU – The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) Executive Director (ED) Audrin Mathe said building effective communication capacity requires investment in both people and systems across multiple dimensions. He made these remarks while officiating an engagement with communication officers from various ministries, State-owned enterprises and local authorities in Rundu on Tuesday. He said...
Auleria Wakudumo The Ministry of Health and Social Services has urged the public not to panic in light of the news of a cholera outbreak in the Kunene region. Instead, the ministry has said, the public should practice vigilance and take the necessary precautionary measures to prevent the disease. This follows the confirmation of a...
Lahja Nashuuta Loide Jason Voters in the Kunene region are amongst those who will cast their votes today in a by-election to elect a new regional councillor. The two constituencies being contested are Sesfontein and Kamanjab. The vacancy in Sesfontein constituency was created after former United Democratic Front (UDF) councillor Nico Somaeb left the post...
SWAKOPMUND – The Erongo Desalination Plant, one of Namibia’s key strategic water assets, marked its 15 years in existence on Friday. The utility, which to date has supplied more than 123 million cubic litres of water to mines and households in the region, also celebrated the fact that this was done safely — without a...
Maggy Thomas Namibia has forged a strong information and communication technology (ICT) alliance with neighbouring Angola. This marks a significant step towards enhanced digital cooperation. As the 5th ANGOTIC 2025 International ICT Forum in Luanda came to an end, Namibian information minister Emma Theofelus underscored the concentrated efforts to solidify bilateral ties. She said these...
HENTIES BAY – The Henties Bay municipality is tackling its serviced land shortage head-on by offering 600 square metres of fully serviced plots for just N$1 600 to ultra-low-income residents. The initiative was sparked by the demand for affordable housing at the town. The programme includes a strict vetting process to ensure land goes to...