Lahja Nashuuta The divorce legislation makes the dissolution of marriages in Namibia simpler, fairer and more humane, with a strong focus on the welfare of children. The new law to replaced outdated and complicated divorce procedures with a system that is easier to understand and accessible. The law, which was assented by former president Nangolo...
Namibia should avoid falling for the belief that the old global order of respect for sovereignty, rule of law and UN Charters will protect its economic and social interests. As an emerging oil and gas powerhouse on the continent, Namibia should take a cue from Venezuela, the country’s ambassador to Namibia, Magaly Henríquez González, has...
Iuze Mukube Today, the three branches of the State – Legislature, Executive and Judiciary will be running at full steam, with the legal year officially kicking off today at the Supreme Court of Namibia. On Monday, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah presided over the opening of Cabinet (Executive). Two days later, she was in Parliament, opening the...
The National Youth Council (NYC) yesterday held in-depth engagements with Venezuela’s ambassador to Namibia , Magaly Henriquez González, where the two parties focused on solidifying bilateral ties between the countries. During her talks with González, NYC interim executive chairperson Patience Masua said it is high time for institutions of the two countries to implement key...
Swapo President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has doubled down on her drive to see maximum results from Parliament, saying only discipline, coordination and service delivery can define its work. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks yesterday while presiding over an induction workshop for Swapo lawmakers in the capital yesterday. In no uncertain terms, Nandi-Ndaitwah, or NNN, as she is...
Two northern village headmen – one from Onehanga and the other from Oshamukweni – have been suspended for allegedly presiding over dubious land transactions. Both headmen are from the Oukwanyama Kingdom. Until his purported suspension, Willard Haukongo was Onehanga’s headman, while Sakaria Shuumbili headed Oshamukweni. Senior headwoman of Okongo district Ester Nakale confirmed this to...
Hilma Nakanduungile EENHANA – Ohangwena education director Isak Hamatwi has called on staff members entrusted with supervisory roles to exercise their authority with empathy, humility and emotional intelligence. Speaking at the new year kick-off and team building gathering held in Eenhana last week, he noted that a healthy work environment is not built on fear,...
Christopher Likuwa, the councillor for Tobias Hainyeko in Windhoek, said that fast-tracking the distribution of serviced erven and improving electricity access are among the main short-term priorities for 2026. “Our people are crying about serviced land, and on top of my agenda is to get those serviced erven delivered to people so their livelihood improves....
Ahead of the 2026 Parliament opening session on Tuesday, members of the public have called on Members of Parliament (MPs) to prioritise poverty eradication, service delivery and job creation. Some members of the public have expressed mixed views on last year’s performance. Speaking to Nampa in Windhoek, resident Paul van Wyk said, although some progress...
SWAKOPMUND – The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (Nida) needs at least N$550 million to implement its integrated strategic business plan. It also needs N$29.7 million to clear outstanding utility arrears that are affecting its operations. This is contained in the final report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources following a capacity-building workshop held...