WINDHOEK - The 2018 report of the UN Secretary-General on Women, Peace and Security reveals that the representation of women among military troops and police officers remains unacceptably low, at four percent and 10 percent respectively.
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‘Historic’ Sino-Namibia ties unshakable, says diplomat
BEIJING - A Chinese diplomat says he has observed with concern how some Namibian media is being influenced by the western media when it comes to reporting on Namibia – China relations, which dates back to the liberation period.
Irimari sets tone for Oshana’s future
OSHAKATI - The newly appointed governor of Oshana Region Elia Irimari yesterday urged the region’s leadership to lead towards sustainable prosperity.
SME Bank’s Kamushinda seeks refund in new application
WINDHOEK - Disgraced Zimbabwean banker and former minority shareholder in the liquidated SME Bank Enock Kamushinda, has lodged a new application in the Windhoek High Court in which he demands that the Bank of Namibia refunds shareholders within 30 days.
Parliament has potential to promote peace – Katjavivi
DOHA, QATAR - Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi says parliament has a great role to play in enhancing peace, security, good governance and the rule of law as its mandate is law making.
Vote registration starts for Ondangwa Urban by-election
ONGWEDIVA- The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) will today kick off with the supplementary registration of voters for the Ondangwa Urban Constituency by-election, slated for June 15.
Police officer crashes Land Cruiser in vehicle stock yard
RUNDU - A police officer driving a Toyota Land Cruiser on Sunday crashed into a vehicle stock yard belonging to Pupkewitz Kavango Toyota opposite Ndama Service Centre in Rundu.
Discounts galore for Keetmanshoop’s elderly
KEETMANSHOOP - As part of government’s continuous efforts to address the plight of senior citizens in the country, the council and management of Keetmanshoop municipality has introduced various measures aiming to benefit the elderly of the capital of the south.
Truant MPs are ‘dishonorable and dishonest’
WINDHOEK – Political Science lecturer at the University of Namibia, Ndumba Kamwanyah, has labeled lawmakers who abscond without reason from parliament-as well as those who merely show face and then disappear during proceedings- as “dishonest and dishonorable” individuals who must be recalled.
ABInBev warms hearts and souls of //Kharas senior citizens
KEETMANSHOOP - As part of its corporate social responsibility, beer brewing giant ABInBev donated mattresses, blankets and pillows worth more than N$200 000 to seven old-age homes and other elderly people at the Women’s Action for Development (WAD) Centre in Keetmanshoop last weekend.