Chairperson of the Council of Traditional Leaders, Goab Immanuel |Gâseb has called on all eligible voters to participate ‘massively’ in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections. |Gâseb in a statement on Monday described the polls as “a vital tool for shaping the development trajectory of Namibian communities” and applauded the Namibian government for...
NDIYONA – The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa has said government remains steadfast to further investments in rural infrastructure, including water, roads, schools, and health facilities, to ensure that no Namibian is left behind. Sankwasa made the remarks in a statement read on his behalf by his advisor, Boniface Mutumba on Monday...
Taimi Haihambo After more than 30 years of independence, communities in the deep rural areas of Omboloka and Omolondo in Oshikunde constituency of Ohangwena region, are finally seeing light at the end of a long, sandy road. For decades, residents have lived in isolation, relying on rough sandy tracks that made travel nearly impossible. The...
BEIJING – With the election of the country’s first female president and National Assembly speaker, Namibia is a shining example of women’s empowerment, leading the chart in Africa and eighth globally, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, Jennely Matundu has said. Matundu made these remarks in Beijing, China, recently during the Global Leaders’ Meeting...
REHOBOTH – Rehoboth residents expressed frustration over poor health service delivery during an engagement with the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, on Sunday. The meeting, organised by Hardap region Governor Riaan McNab and the minister’s office, served as a platform for residents to raise concerns about healthcare in Rehoboth. Community member...
NKURENKURU – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has firmly rejected calls for regional job preferences, stating that employment opportunities should be based on merit rather than geographical origin. The President’s remarks came during an engagement with Swapo youth in Nkurenkuru, Kavango West region, on Friday, where a young person raised concerns about outsiders taking job opportunities in...
The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has called for an urgent review of Namibia’s land reform programme, arguing that the current system disadvantages thousands of residents living in informal settlements. This was said by LPM Member of Parliament, Utaara Mootu, during a recent rally held in Mariental over the weekend. She told supporters that despite the...
Adolf Kaure Popular Democratic Movement’s (PDM) Katutura Central candidate for the upcoming Local Authority and Regional Council elections, Rodman Vezemba Katjaimo said that he aims to do more for the constituency’s residents if voted for another term. This comes after the Katutura Central councillor held a campaign for the upcoming elections on Saturday. He underscored...
ENGELA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Swapo Party members to secure a win for the party in the upcoming November 2025 elections. The president made these remarks during a Swapo Party rally at Eemwandi Domission in the Engela constituency. She emphasised the need to maintain strong coordination to ensure efficient service delivery through her...
WINDHOEK – The City of Windhoek (CoW), in collaboration with Santam Namibia, unveiled flood warning and depth marker signs on Monday to improve public safety at high-risk river crossings throughout Windhoek. Speaking at the event, Windhoek Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja said the flood risk awareness billboards mark a proactive approach to community education. “Through these billboards,...