Rudolf Geiseb Fencing of communal land will be something of the past, if the land bill before Parliament is passed in its current form. This will be a drastic move from current legislations that permits fencing on certain grounds. The 18-year-old draft Land Bill is a consolidation of the Agricultural (Commercial) Land Reform Act and...
The wave of Independent Candidates (IC) participating in elections has once again gripped Namibia. From retired teachers and former civil servants to community leaders – all are vying for a piece of the political pie. It is therefore vital for one to pause as ask; why the high interest in people running as independents? Historically,...
Khomas regional governor, Sam Shafaiishuna Nujoma (SSN), emphasises that Namibia’s land reform programme should not be seen just as a land redistribution effort, but as a national initiative to boost productivity, generate jobs, and enhance food security. The Governor recently visited resettlement farms across Khomas region to engage local communities and learn about their challenges...
Hilma Nalupe The High Commission of India hosted the Viksit Bharat run on Sunday at Yellowstone Trails in Ludwigsdorf. The event formed part of Seva Pakhwada, a fortnight dedicated to service, civic responsibility and community participation. The run, staged in more than 150 cities worldwide under the theme ‘Run to Serve the Nation’, commemorated the...
RUNDU – The Ngato Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) on Friday unveiled its Beauty Hub alongside the introduction of two new courses in clothing production and cosmetology, designed to empower young people in Rundu and beyond. The cosmetology programme covers hair styling, skincare, nail care and make-up artistry. About 15 local youths have been...
Auleria Wakudumo Joy, relief and pride filled the air in Outapi as 184 residents finally received title deeds to their land after waiting nearly 25 years. The historic ceremony, held under the Flexible Land Tenure System, transformed years of uncertainty into a new era of ownership, dignity, and opportunity. The Flexible Land Tenure System (FLTS)...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday reminded the country’s commercial farmers that for Namibia to succeed in its food security efforts and strengthen its agricultural value chains, their involvement and interest in key government policies and programmes will be of paramount importance. Nandi-Ndaitwah made this call during yesterday’s site visit to Camp Xain Quaz, where she met...
Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) will launch its pilot Social Cash Grant Payment programme next week at selected post offices and mobile sites, ahead of a nationwide rollout. In a press statement released on Tuesday, NamPost Corporate Communications Officer, Joseph Teofelus, stated the pilot phase will be launched on 9 October 2025, while the nationwide rollout...
Lahja Nashuuta The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has received an unqualified audit report for the 2023–2024 financial year, which highlights the institution’s strong financial management, accountability and governance. Signed off by Auditor General Junias Kandjeke, the report confirms that NAB’s financial statements accurately reflect its financial position, performance, and cash flows, in compliance with International...
Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila on Tuesday called for a stronger commitment to gender-responsive budgeting and inclusive policy frameworks, saying these are essential tools for advancing equality and sustainable development. Speaking at the Second P20 Meeting of Women Parliamentarians meeting in Kleinmond, South Africa, Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said that while Namibia has made progress, much...