Public communication is the lifeblood of a strong and healthy democratic society as it promotes trust among the citizenry, Cabinet Secretary George Simataa says.
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Fewer and fewer Westerners are buying the ‘Atlanticism’ idea
As a political defacto entity, the post-Cold War West has always struggled to articulate a common purpose.
Over 36 000 register to vote in Otjozondjupa
The voter registration activities in the Otjozondjupa region by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) have progressed well in all seven constituencies since the exercise began on 3 June 2024.
SADC PF, International IDEA sign democracy strengthening agreement
The SADC Parliamentary Forum with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) on Monday signed an agreement to consolidate and strengthen democracy in southern Africa.
Landmark judgement relieves queer community
The recent judgement to decriminalise gay sex has provided a brief reprieve for Namibia’s queer community, still reeling from political and societal attempts to criminalise their lives and a recent spate of murders of members of that community.
NEFF, CDV out – AR in…parties challenge deregistration
The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters and the Christian Democratic Voice parties have both threatened to drag the Electoral Commission of Namibia to court over its “unjust and unprecedented” decision to deregister the parties as political entities due to non-compliance.
Village gripped by hunger
The residents of Onamhinda village on the outskirts of Helao Nafidi town near Oshikango Border Post are struggling to feed themselves as a result of the prolonged drought and a lack of access to government’s various relief programmes.
Russia willing to assist Namibia with BIG
Russia has expressed willingness to share its best practices and experiences of the universal basic income grant (BIG) with Namibia, chairperson of the Russian federal council committee on social policy Yelena Perminova has said.
RTC instals traffic lights on B1 intersection
The Rehoboth Town Council has announced the commencement of phase one of the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of the B1 Road and Bahnhof Street.
Dippenaar’s pre-sentencing hearing postponed
Convicted murderer Jandre Dippenaar’s lawyer fought hard in court yesterday to buy some time for his client.
