NKURENKURU – Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo says people with albinism should not be limited by their condition but must have a sense of belonging to the community, where they have equal rights like everyone else. She said albinism is just a rare and beautiful genetic condition. Sinimbo was speaking at this year’s World Albinism...
SWAKOPMUND – Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has raised concern over widespread financial and administrative mismanagement at both regional and local authority levels. Sankwasa was addressing governors, regional and local councillors, as well as CEOs from the Erongo, Omusati, Ohangwena, Oshana, Kavango East, Zambezi, Kavango West and Kunene regions yesterday during a high-level...
KATIMA MULILO – Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) Commissioner Sam Shivute has acknowledged the longstanding nature of the bilateral discussions on the One Stop Border Post (OSBP) at Katima Mulilo. He has assured the Joint Steering Committee (JSC) meeting held in Livingstone, Zambia, of Namibia’s commitment to ensure that the project is finalised within the next...
Rudolf Gaiseb The local government has secured a N$1.5 billion loan from Germany, an amount earmarked to solve the water supply challenges faced by northern communities. Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah, in Parliament on Wednesday, said the loan agreement falls under projects financed outside the budget and will be implemented over the medium-term expenditure framework...
Michael Mutonga Liswaniso CHINCHIMANI – The directorate of education in Zambezi region has launched an urgent investigation to determine the appropriate action for a conducive teaching and learning environment at Kisako Primary School. The investigation follows a planned peaceful demonstration by members of the Kisako (Kikiya, Sabelo and Kolosi) community, who are calling for the...
KONGOLA – Frustrated members of the Kongola community have voiced concerns over the escalating crime, particularly stock theft, allegedly by people crossing from neighbouring Zambia. The locals questioned the apparent absence of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) patrols along the border, demanding a stronger military presence to protect local resources. This was raised during civil-military...
Auleria Wakudumo The Namibian Police have urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to protect their children during the school holiday. With schools officially closed on Friday, police emphasise the importance of vigilance and proactive measures to safeguard children’s well-being during this time. Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi highlighted in a...
OUTAPI – The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare Emma Kantema said the ministry is mandated to ensure gender equality and equitable socio-economic development of women and men and the well-being of children. “In pursuit of this noble course, the ministry facilitates the economic empowerment of communities through the Income Generating Activities (IGA) Support...
Lahja Nashuuta Popular Democratic Movement member of Parliament Inna Hengari is advocating for a reform in broadcasting regulation to address what she describes as a “deeply concerning imbalance” in the country’s media landscape, where foreign music and programming dominate the airwaves. In a motion presented to Parliament, Hengari revealed that about 80% of the music...
Auleria Wakudumo Oshikango – Residents of Oshikango, Ondobe and surrounding areas have petitioned Oshikango and Ondobe constituency councillors, highlighting the deteriorating condition of the main gravel road connecting Oshikango to Ondobe. They claim to have lost patience with the government’s reluctance to upgrade the road which has been deteriorating of late as it is crucial...