Census vital for passing legislation - Prof. Katjavivi

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The National Assembly Speaker, Professor Peter Katjavivi, has emphasised that accurate information obtained through the ongoing census exercise will be vital for lawmakers when passing legislation.

Over N$400 000 raised for Oshakati Totem Expo

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More than N$400,000 was raised at the Oshakati Totem Expo gala dinner to raise funds for the event's success in December.

The Oshakati Totem Expo began in 2012 but was halted in 2022 due to COVID-19.

MICT distances itself from Jonathan Beukes' suspension 

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The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) said it has nothing to do with the suspension of New Era Managing Editor Johnathan Beukes, who was suspended on Friday following a Judicial Service Commission article that allegedly lacked transparency.

 

 

 

Omaheke villages battle veldfires

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Villages in the eastern part of Otjinene Constituency, bordering the Eiseb area in the Omaheke Region, are battling a veldfire that has destroyed vegetation and much-needed grazing.

Fire destroys part of Ella Du Plessis hostel

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A fire erupted on the upper floor of a hostel building at Ella Du Plessis High School on Wednesday morning. 

The City of Windhoek's fire brigade successfully extinguished the flames. 

Earlier this year, the students were moved from this building as it was declared unfit for habitation.

Lusata Annual Cultural Festival celebrated

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The Mafwe community gathered in their hundreds at the traditional authority headquarters at Chinchimane to celebrate their heritage, cultural values, and norms.

The 2023 Lusata Annual Cultural Festival celebrations centred around unity in diversity.

President Geingob congratulates Bishop Dumeni

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President Hage Geingob has extended well wishes, good health, and strength for clergyman Kleopas Dumeni on his birthday.

Bishop Dumeni turned 94 today.

The president described him as a person who has dedicated his life to the service of Namibians and the region.