National

On 4 February, the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) celebrated its third anniversary in Keetmanshoop. The celebration was a reminder of our commitment to the cause of social justice, human dignity, and political transformation. 

Namibia is a few days away from celebrating its 32nd birthday, the critical question is, why is it that a child’s experience of education in a free Namibia is to be taught in kambashus (zinc building), is this the type of infrastructure the struggle for independence fought for?

Africa is indeed urbanising at a very high rate.

Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine helped push the price of oil to over US$100 a barrel for the first time since 2014. Namibia increased fuel prices on 2 March 2022, a headache increase for Namibian consumers and businesses.

With persistence and perseverance in good measure, anything is possible. This sentiment rings true when it comes to the life of one Selma Ndamonondjila Namwandi – a former labourer-turned-accountant at the Ministry of Finance.

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called upon the non-state actor stakeholders to join hands with government in coming up with programmes to address social challenges facing vulnerable members of society.

Windhoek mayor Sade Gawanas is advocating for exclusive breastfeeding space for working mothers, and initiating a baby corner at the City of Windhoek. 

Communal land boards have successfully adjudicated 251 out of 276 communal land appeal cases since the Communal Land Reform Act of 2002 was operationalised in 2003.

The Katutura Magistrate’s Court has strongly advised suspects accused of working in cahoots with a former prosecutor to fraudulently scam the office of the Judiciary in witness fees to sort out their legal representation.

The ministry of home affairs has given foreign students another month to apply for study permits.