Otjiwarongo residents protest water meter penalties and plot allocation

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Otjiwarongo residents took to the streets in protest against imposed penalties for damaged water meters and irregularities in terms of plot allocation in the area.

Aggrieved residents claimed unfair penalties are being charged, of over one thousand dollars, by the municipality.

Berseba residents end lockout after Governor’s intervention

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Residents of Berseba Village calling themselves a concerned group have ended a lockout action following the intervention of ||Kharas Governor Dawid Gertze.
 
The lockout action, sparked by an alleged irregular appointment, brought council operations to a standstill for the entire Thursday.
 

ADVN protests for Veterans Act amendment

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The Association of Dependents of Veterans of Namibia (ADVN) held a demonstration in Windhoek demanding an amendment to the Veterans Act to accommodate benefits for children who were born in exile as well as dependents of war veterans.
 

Namibia reaffirms support for nations seeking self-determination

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Namibia will continue to support and stand firmly with nations seeking self-determination and independence and remains committed to honouring its multilateral obligations.
 
This position was reiterated by the Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi.
 

PROs urged to strengthen ties with media practitioners

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The New Era Newspapers Chief Executive Officer Christof Maletsky called on Public Relations Officers (PROs) to build relations with journalists and media practitioners to build stronger bonds.

He made this call during a media engagement workshop.

NIPAM takes training courses to regions to strengthen public service

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The Namibian Institute for Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) has embarked on an initiative to take training courses to the regions in an effort to build a capable and effective public service and cut the distance for those who have to travel to the capital for such.