The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Industrial Relations of the National Assembly has called for further strengthening of the country’s social protection systems to uphold the dignity and welfare of all Namibians. Speaking during a two-day Orientation Workshop on Social Protection at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund, members of the committee gathered...
Iuze Mukube Traditional heads of the 1904/08 genocide affected communities recently convened in the capital to update the nation on the progress of the ongoing negotiations on reparations with the Namibian and German governments. The gathering took place at Namibia University of Science and Technology Hotel School. It was aimed at urging the Namibian government...
Matheus David More than 3 000 marginalised community members in the Omaheke region benefitted from food donations from the Office of the Prime Minister and gender and welfare ministry. This will go a long way in preserving their dignity and wellbeing. The food donation included 380 packs of sugar, 377 bottles of two-litre cooking oil,...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to scale up its support to Namibia. She said the country is ready for larger and more strategic climate investments. Speaking during a high-level meeting with the GCF board co-chair ambassador Seyni Nafo at State House on Monday, she stressed that climate finance is not...
Auleria Wakudumo In a region where gymnastics is still seen as a sport reserved for “others”, an Ongwediva-based club is rewriting that narrative in style, with medals to show for it. KMA Gymnastics Club, nestled in the heart of Ongwediva, has become a beacon of inspiration for young athletes northern Namibia. Founded in 2021 by...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and the All People’s Party (APP) have signalled a unique moment of political unity, agreeing to work together to accelerate the implementation of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) and ensure Namibia meets the goals of Vision 2030. Speaking during a consultative meeting with APP leadership at State House last Thursday, the...
Kaviveterue Virere A new documentary, titled ‘Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics’, depicts the life and leadership path of Namibia’s first female President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The documentary tells the story of her journey from humble beginnings in Onamutai village to leading Namibia’s liberation movement and becoming the country’s Head of State. The documentary, rich in history and...
WINDHOEK – The City of Windhoek has condemned an incident in which sewage waste was dumped at its municipal offices in Katutura on Monday morning, allegedly by a group of residents. The incident has drawn attention to ongoing concerns raised by residents in various parts of the city, particularly in the Dolam location, regarding recurring...
Hilma Nalupe Young people in Rosh Pinah are steering their way toward new opportunities – thanks to the Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) Driving School initiative. The programme is changing lives one licence at a time. Launched in 2024, the initiative provides fully funded driving lessons and licence testing to residents between the ages of 18...
RUNDU – Skeletal remains of a mother and child discovered on Saturday at Gcaruhwa village in Musese constituency, Kavango West region will need to be tested scientifically to get accurate identity. The remains were discovered by a villager who alerted fellow villagers and the headman of the village, who then informed the Namibian Police. “The...