The Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) has expressed concern over the rapid proliferation of churches and reported exploitation by some church leaders. In response, the CCN is advocating for self-regulation to ensure the integrity and credibility of churches.
Helao Shityuwete spent 18 years imprisoned in South Africa, 16 of them on Robben Island. After his release, he moved to the UK, where he met his wife, Jane, who describes him as unwavering in his pursuit of equality and justice.
Helao Shityuwete, an icon of Namibia’s liberation struggle, celebrates his 90th birthday today.
The late Reverend Gert Johannes Kooper from the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church was buried at Mariental, Hardap Region, over the weekend.
Reverend Kooper died on July 13th, at the age of 61.
Former Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture Katrina Hanse-Himarwa was laid to rest in Mariental this morning.
The funeral was attended by President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and other senior government officials.
President Nangolo Mbumba has described the late Katrina Hanse-Himarwa as a pivotal figure in the nation's quest for freedom who was devoted to the pursuit of national development and accessible education.
The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, in collaboration with the World Food Programme and the Embassy of Brazil, undertook a site visit to the Stampriet Combined in Hardap, which is piloting an integrated food systems project.
One of the longest streets in Mariental was today renamed Katrina Hanse-Himarwa Street.
Urban and Rural Development Deputy Minister Evelyne !Nawases-Taeyele said the street naming is a testament to Hanse-Himarwa's legacy and impact.
The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture (MoEAC) has warned against the politicisation of education after members of the Landless People's Movement (LPM) allegedly locked the gates of a primary school at Keetmanshoop.
Young people in remote areas of the Kunene Region say they are willing to get out of their comfort zone and make a living, but due to underdevelopment and a lack of opportunities in their areas, they are hopeless.
