The southern town of Mariental was this weekend abuzz with political energy. The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) and Swapo hosted significant events at the same time on Sunday at the town. The early hours of the day were filled with the sounds of throngs of supporters singing and honking their car horns. The town was...
WALVIS BAY – Namibia requires about N$5 billion annually to effectively maintain its national roads network. Road Fund Administration (RFA) CEO Ali Ipinge stated on Thursday that roads maintenance is quite a challenge due to limited available funding. He was speaking in Walvis Bay lastweek, where the RFA injected over N$250 million to rehabilitate key...
Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari says President Nangolo Mbumba visit to Europe is expected to open up new opportunities for international cooperation, particularly in the fields of green energy, trade, and infrastructure development. Hengari said this in statements that summarised President Mbumba’s achievements during the one-week visit to Europe issued yesterday. He said Mbumba’s recent trip...
OTJUNUNGUA/OHAJUAA – Women from Kunene’s remote areas, such as Ohajuua and Otjinungua, are eager for a new experience: giving birth in a hospital. Since time immemorial, they have been delivering their babies in the mountains, at home, or even in the bush. Despite their resilience in facing harsh conditions, these women believe it is time...
KEETMANSHOOP – Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, during a Swapo star rally, appealed to the //Kharas electorate to give the control of the region back to the ruling party. She made this plea when addressing party members, supporters and sympathisers at a packed J Stephanus Sports Stadium on Saturday. “The mission and message to the residents...
Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, has said employees whose employers are not reimbursing the Pay As You Earn from the income tax amendments can claim their money from the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) from February 2025. A notice was issued by the minister for employers to reimburse employees for PAYE that was...
OMUTHIYA – The Oshikoto Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture has pointed out that there are 528 temporary classrooms in the region that are not conducive to teaching and learning. According to the directorate’s deputy director, Tomas Kalimbo in an interview with Nampa on Thursday, these consist of pre-fabricated classrooms, sheds, tents and shacks. Kalimbo...
Lahja Nashuuta The government has decided not to introduce Swahili at public schools, an offer that was extended by former Tanzanian president, the late John Pombe Magufuli during a state visit to Namibia. Back in 2020, Cabinet directed the ministry of education to introduce the language into the Namibian school curriculum. In an interview with...
Auleria Wakudumo The Rally for Democratic and Progress (RDP) officially launched its manifesto for the 2024 National and Presidential Elections in Ongwediva on Saturday. The event was originally set for Okandjengedi but was moved to Ongwediva at the last minute due to strong winds. At the manifesto launch, party president Mike Kavekotora expressed disappointment in...
KATIMA MULILO – In a bid to canvass votes for Swapo and its presidential candidate, finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi said the ruling party has improved Namibia’s road infrastructure, housing, education, healthcare, social welfare, agriculture and youth development, among other key sectors. Speaking during a mini rally at Katima Mulilo over the weekend, Shiimi listed the...