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Namibia

McHenry Venaani Calls for Focus on Citizens’ Wellbeing

PDM President McHenry Venaani urged policymakers to do more for ordinary citizens, citing gaps in basic services, inequality, and poor living conditions. He highlighted the importance of long-term strategies for land and rural property ownership to ensure sustainable development for future generations.   

today23 January, 2026

Namibia

Goreangab Flood Victims Still Lack Land Certificates

  One year after being relocated from Otjomuise to Farm 508 in Windhoek’s Goreangab, flood-affected residents say they have yet to receive land occupation certificates, leaving uncertainty over ownership and whether the relocation is permanent. Ketemba Tjipepa reports.     

today8 January, 2026

Namibia

Vice President Lucia Witbooi launched the Revised National Policy on Disability

  has launched the Revised National Policy on Disability and its Costed Implementation Plan, under the theme “Building an Inclusive Namibia: From Policy to Action.” Speaking in Windhoek, Witbooi said the updated policy aims to tackle challenges faced by persons with disabilities, including limited access to education, employment, and healthcare. The revised policy replaces the original 1997 framework and reaffirms Namibia’s commitment to equality, dignity, and non-discrimination for all citizens.

today28 October, 2025

Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: Herbert Jauch Calls for Equitable Distribution of Namibia’s Natural Resources

  Herbert Jauch, a well-known Namibian labor researcher and social justice advocate, recently addressed the critical issue of natural resource management, emphasizing the need for all Namibians to benefit equitably from the country’s wealth. Speaking ahead of the upcoming elections, Jauch argued that while the principle of resource sharing is widely accepted, it remains largely theoretical unless concrete steps are taken to ensure that Namibia’s natural wealth genuinely benefits the […]

today15 October, 2024