Dancing and singing supporters and sympathisers of the Independent Patriots for Change gathered at the Goreangab soccer field in Windhoek and at an open space opposite the ABC Centre in Ondangwa to officially launch the party’s campaign for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections earlier this week.
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Climate change: Speaker calls for close collaboration
Speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi says even though Namibia’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions is negligible, it continues to bear the brunt of climate change.
Alleged killer farm worker fit for trial
A 28-year-old farm worker on trial for killing his employer and raping the wife of his employer, is mentally fit to put up a defence.
Environment ministry hits back at ombudsman
The environment and tourism ministry has expressed dismay and disappointment with utterances made by the ombudsman’s office, which claimed the ministry is failing to strike a balance in dealing with cases of human-wildlife conflict.
Valombola appeal bid shot down
The Windhoek High Court has refused former commissioner of refugees Likius Valombola leave to appeal his murder conviction in the Supreme Court.
Cuito Cuanavale hailed as SADC watershed
Cuban ambassador to Namibia Sidenio Ascota Aday has said the heroic battle of Cuito Cuanavale, which culminated in the abolition of the apartheid regime in South Africa and the independence of Namibia, involved 40 000 soldiers from Cuba, Angola, and Namibia, which included more than 500 tanks, thousands of artillery, and 1 000 anti-aircraft weaponry.
Police kills two suspected robbers
A case of murder has been opened against a police officer who allegedly fatally shot suspected robbers at a temporary roadblock at Ngarama-Teya village in Rundu Rural constituency on Monday night.
Elcin agitates for olufuko name change…church finds festival divisive, repulsive
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia has proposed to the Outapi Town Council to rename the Olufuko Cultural Festival for church members to be able to participate in the event as the current name is repulsive.
Seibeb accused of impunity
Landless People’s Movement deputy leader Henny Seibeb has been accused of acting with impunity, taking no accountability for his actions and personally attacking those who question him on social media.
Geingob: Namibia ready for business
President Hage Geingob yesterday encouraged international investors who have not yet invested in Namibia to make an investment decision and become investment partners.









