ECN to hold Guinas constituency bi-elections in January

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The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) will hold bi-elections in Guinas Constituency in the Oshikoto Region in January.

The position became vacant following the death of the constituency councillor Elias Martinus last month.

Bi-elections are held within three months of a vacancy.

Namibia hosts National Forum to address water crisis

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There is a need for concerted efforts to address the threat of water scarcity in the country.

It is for this reason that stakeholders are attending a National Scientific, Cultural, and Creative Forum on the Future of Water to develop solutions.

Resettlement Policy sets out distribution models

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Land allocation countrywide will be distributed through three proposed models: high, moderate, and low economic values. 

These models or criteria are contained in the National Resettlement Policy of 2023 under review.

UNAM raises over N$700,000 at Chancellor’s Charity Gala Dinner

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The University of Namibia (UNAM) raised more than N$700,000 towards its foundation during the chancellor's annual charity gala dinner.

The funds will be used to provide bursaries to underprivileged students and training support. 

CoW resolves to give land ownership to the Habitat self-help group

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The City of Windhoek has resolved to give land ownership to the Habitat self-help group. 

The hundred-member group has been requesting the municipality for the title deeds for years. 

About 25 years ago, the group built 120 houses in Katutura's Hakahana residential area. 

Selima Henock launches debut book "My Nakedness"

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Growing up in poverty doesn't determine one's future, but escaping hardship is no easy feat.

Journalist-turned-author Selima Henock’s inspiring story of resilience attests to this.