insert_link Namibia Information Commissioner’s office regulations await National Assembly approval With regulations for the Information Commissioner’s office, which will be tasked with the implementation of the Access to Information Act awaiting the National Assembly’s endorsement, we reached out the Ministry of Information, and Communication Technology spokesperson, Shoki Kandjimi for a progress update. todayJanuary 18, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Swapo Youth League’s 50% Cabinet seat proposal valid Political Analyst, Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah says the Swapo Party Youth League's proposal to allocate 50 percent of the ruling party's parliamentary and cabinet seats to young members is valid. However, Kamwanyah says that it should be based on merit. todayJanuary 18, 2024 78
insert_link Namibia Bank Windhoek theft suspects denied bail The two suspects arrested in Opuwo in connection with the theft of N.dollars 2 million from Bank Windhoek, were denied bail when they made their first appearance in the Opuwo Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. The accused, 34-year-old Untag Kamati and 19-year-old Fenni Megameno Ankoshi, appeared before Magistrate Eden Kuneni Amutenya. They face charges of conspiracy to commit the offence of theft, and theft. The State is alleging that the […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 36
insert_link Namibia Call for youth to be given land for farming. In order to ensure food security in the country, farmers in the northern region of the country are busy ploughing their fields in anticipation of a good harvest. Local youth, Willem Amutenya, has though called on traditional authorities to allocate land to young individuals for farming purposes, saying that young people are capable of contributing to the agricultural sector if given the opportunity. Amutenya further encouraged his fellow youth to […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 34
insert_link Namibia Tragic Drowning Incident in Oshikoto Region Claims Life of 40-Year-Old Man In a tragic incident in Oshikulu village, Oshikoto Region, a 40-year-old man allegedly drowned in a pool of water during the early hours of Wednesday. The Namibian Police Force reported that the lifeless body was discovered around 7:00 AM by a passerby. The preliminary assessment suggests that the deceased may have fallen into the water on his way home from the cuca shop the previous night, leading to the unfortunate […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 16
insert_link Interview Transcripts Shaun Gariseb Addresses Katima RedForce Protest: A Call for Municipal Accountability Recently in a development, Shaun Gariseb, a prominent figure in the ongoing Katima RedForce protest, spoke out about the frustrations and concerns gripping the community of Katima Mulilo. Gariseb's remarks shed light on the issues that led to the protest and his stance on the city of Windhoek's role in addressing municipal grievances. Gariseb begins by acknowledging the frustrations visible in Katima Mulilo, emphasizing that the recent unrest didn't come […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 70
insert_link Namibia Alcohol abuse and unemployment major contributors to malnutrition: Nganate Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate has cited alcohol abuse and unemployment as some of the major contributors to the spike in malnutrition in the region. Nganate during a press conference here on Wednesday said cases of malnutrition have increased. He said some of the factors contributing to malnutrition amongst children are parents who exchange food provided to them for alcohol, as well as child negligence by younger parents who leave […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Kharas Regional Council CEO Encourages Principals to Embrace Change for Educational Growth.. Benedictus Diergaardt, Chief Executive Officer of the Kharas Regional Council, urges school principals to view the evolving education landscape as an opportunity for adaptation and growth. Addressing over 40 principals at a meeting, Diergaardt emphasizes that schools serve as knowledge beacons requiring collective responsibility to remain dynamic, inclusive, and ready to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Diergaardt advocates for collaboration as the key to success, urging principals […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Legal Dispute Emerges Over Katutura Church Premises Following Archbishop Tjijombo’s Death Less than six months after the passing of Archbishop Daniel Katikisa Tjijombo, a legal battle unfolds as two factions of the St John Apostolic Faith Mission find themselves in court, contesting ownership rights to the church premises in Katutura. The St John Apostolic Faith Mission is taking its rival, the First St John’s Apostolic Faith Mission, to court, asserting its status as the registered owner of Erf 5837, where the […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 7