Sakeus Iikela The Russian government has expressed openness to increasing the scholarship quota for Namibian students, particularly in the field of medicine, to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries. This announcement was made by Senator Yelena Perminova, the chairperson of the committee on social policy and head of the friendship group for cooperation...
Rudolf Gaiseb The first publication of the three-part series of a report launched by the Institute for Public Policy Research last week says mandatory SIM card registration threatens the constitutional right to privacy. “Since April 2024, mass state surveillance has become a reality in Namibia, as the country implemented the mandatory SIM card registration and...
Noreen Sitali MIDRAND – The third ordinary session of the sixth Pan-African Parliament, which is underway at the Parliament’s headquarters in Midrand, is zeroing in on the state of education on the continent. Chiefly, the body is looking at tangible ways to catalyse the transformation of continental education in Africa. This year’s gathering is held...
Despite threats by the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters and Christian Democratic Voice to mount a legal challenge against it, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) maintains that its decision to deregister the political parties is beyond reproach. This follows the ECN’s earlier decision to deregister both parties as political entities for failure to comply with...
The Swapo Party yesterday launched its key election campaign tools ahead of the November showdown, which is expected to separate pretenders from contenders. Chiefly, the ruling party launched its website, an online platform for political mobilisation and campaigning, through which messages and information will be relayed. Addressing party supporters and sympathisers, Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo...
WALVIS BAY – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) have been roped in to scrutinise the procurement process and the contract between RedForce and the Walvis Bay municipality. A detailed report was also sent to the ministry of urban development on the contract which was allegedly awarded dubiously. The...
President Nangolo Mbumba says Namibians should step up their game and acquire the essential skills to contribute to the development of the oil and gas sector. He believes that in the absence of local participation, the population will struggle to get a fair share of resources. “You are holding the value and wealth of the...
OSHANDI – Water minister Calle Schlettwein said the Ohangwena II Aquifer can supply significant amounts of water to areas in the northern part of Namibia. He made the remarks during the groundbreaking for the Ohangwena II Wellfield Water Supply Schemes here on Saturday, saying government through NamWater thus initiated the Ohangwena II Wellfield Project. The...
Isai Sipunga Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted geopolitical tensions such as the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and Israel and Palestine as obstacles to the ongoing genocide negotiations between Namibia and Germany. During her opening statement at the 2024 Chiefs’ Forum last week, Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised how these global conflicts are not conducive to the negotiations. ...
The fourth edition of the Harders Cup was officially launched in grand style at a lavish gala dinner in Lüderitz on Friday night. Initially conceived as a local footballtournament, the Harders Cup has now expanded into a major regional event, drawing participation from 20 teams within the southern stream. This year, the prize money has...