Hardap Governor urges youth to fight GBV and drug abuse

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Hardap Governor Riaan Mcnab has urged the youth to unite against gender-based violence and drug abuse.

McNab used the recent Hardap Governor's Cup in Rehoboth to launch an appeal against such social ills.

Education Minister stresses importance of responsive leadership

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The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has emphasised the importance of leadership, highlighting the responsibility of those in positions of influence to be responsive to the needs of society.

Namibia, Germany dialogue held

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German-speaking Namibians and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation held a dialogue about the joint declaration between Namibia and Germany.

The aim of the dialogue was to exchange and share perspectives and outline their commitment to support reconciliation and reconstruction in the country.

Kavango East income programme faces funding shortfall

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The Kavango East Region's Income Generating Activity Programme under the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare is underfunded and unable to cover all six constituencies.

The programme aims to empower communities by providing materials and equipment to start or improve their businesses. 

Etosha National Park fire destroys 30% of grazing land

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The continuous raging fire in the Etosha National Park has destroyed approximately 30% of the grazing land.

A media statement signed by Acting Vice President Lucia Witbooi indicates that no state of emergency has been declared yet, and a decision will be taken once all information is obtained.

Namibia reaffirms commitment to nuclear disarmament

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for the elimination of the threat of nuclear war as Namibia seeks membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

The NSG works to ensure that nuclear trade remains peaceful.

Namibia secures Bahamas’ support for interpol presidency candidate

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Namibia has lobbied support from The Bahamas for its candidate, Deputy Inspector-General Major Anna-Marie Nainda, in the race for the Interpol presidency.

The elections are scheduled to take place in November during the 93rd General Assembly in Marrakech, Morocco.

Over 200 Outapi residents granted land certificates

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At Outapi in the Omusati Region, officials held a handover ceremony for certificates of landhold titles under the Flexible Land Tenure system, where over 200 project beneficiaries from Outapi received their certificates.