GOBABIS – Namibia is set to commemorate its inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day next week, honouring the victims of the 1904-1908 genocide.Government has officially proclaimed 28 May as the national day of remembrance. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology said a report was presented to the National Assembly, recommending 28 May, a date supported by...
Auleria Wakudumo MTC has officially kicked off its latest round of the MTC 4 Life programme, with 40 successful candidates embarking on intensive hands-on business training. The training is aimed at equipping the youth with practical skills for self-employment. The three-week course covers a wide range of trades, including upholstery, hairdressing and styling, barbering, carpentry,...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Swanu leader Evalistus Kaaronda has described late former party president Kuzeeko Kangueehi as a man grounded in African socialism, who embodied the spirit of Ubuntu. Kangueehi (81) died last Thursday in Windhoek after a long illness. Affectionately known as ‘Mitiri Kangueehi’ or simply ‘KK’, he led Swanu from 1984 until 1988. ...
With national elections approaching, Constituency Development Committee (CDC) members from the Khomasdal constituency are urging lawmakers and the City of Windhoek to prioritise grassroots concerns. They warned that if their cries fall on deaf ears, communities may lose faith in the democratic process. The CDC members have expressed deep frustration over persistent neglect by local...
KEETMANSHOOP – !Nami#Nus constituency councillor Susan Ndjaleka said her office is making optimum use of the Constituency Development Committee (CDC) to advance their development agenda. “CDC members, which consist of the private-and-public sectors, are very much involved in all programmes planned towards stimulating development in Lűderitz, Aus and surrounding rural areas. I can only compliment...
RUNDU – The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology’s Rundu regional office received their newly-procured live- streaming equipment on Monday. The equipment enables the office to broadcast events live on their social media platforms. Getting the equipment also symbolised the establishment of the Government Information Centre (GIC), which the ministry has been rolling out to...
Stefanus Nambara SIKONDO – A unifier, mother to many, selfless, outspoken, loving and a dedicated public servant, is how speakers remembered National Council chairperson Lukas Muha’s late wife Magreth Wayera Muha during her memorial service over the weekend. Among those who delivered tribute messages last Friday during the official memorial service were Prime Minister Elijah...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – Rundu residents and business owners have expressed concern that the town is being turned into a dumping site. This is especially the case along the Maria Mwengere Road and Riverside, harming the local economy and tourism.The residents called for serious intervention on Monday during the Rundu Town Council’s (RTC) Proposed Capital...
The City of Windhoek’s Committee on the Provision of Basic Services, chaired by councillor Fransina Kahungu has recorded a mixed bag of significant progress and challenges in its service delivery agenda. Following a series of site visits and inspections conducted last week, the c0mmittee visited Babylon, Okatunda Y and B in Tobias Hainyeko constituency, Mix...
WALVIS BAY – Two Cabinet ministers and a delegation of senior officials have stepped in to intervene in a growing labour crisis affecting workers under the Government Employment Redress Programme (GERP). According to some fishermen, they have not received salaries for up to six months. More than 500 employees, during a recent meeting held in...