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Opposition pick holes in mid-term budget

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Opposition MP Utaara Mootu has criticized the recently announced mid-term budget review, presented by Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi on Wednesday. She called for substantial changes to enhance the lives of citizens across the country.

Lack of quorum delays mid-term budget presentation for second day

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The National Assembly had to adjourn for the second consecutive day today due to a lack of quorum. 

This again prevented Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi from presenting his mid-term budget statement.

The National Assembly will resume on Wednesday for the tabling of the midterm budget statement.

Labour Ministry orders Zhongmei Engineering Group to halt all construction work

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The Ministry of Labour has ordered Zhongmei Engineering Group Pty Ltd to halt all construction work on the ZMTR9-Airport Road Project in Windhoek, effective October 23. 

This decision comes after a tragic accident that occurred that day, resulting in the death of a male worker while he was on the job. 

Media and communication landscape in Namibia

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A lecture that took place at the University of Namibia's (UNAM) main campus recently explored both the positive and negative aspects of media and communication within the Namibian context.

Professor Jairos Kangira is the Coordinator of the Mass Media Professorial Lecture and explained its purpose. 

|Anes Secondary School officially opens its doors

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Rehoboth has made important strides in improving access to education.

Against this background, the Deputy Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Faustina Caley, officially inaugurated new facilities, including Acacia Primary School and the Vooruitsig Combined School Hostel.

Drought drives 1.1 million into food insecurity

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The low rainfall experienced across the country has resulted in poor harvests and severe water shortages.

The Office of the Prime Minister is holding a two-day national platform to discuss the implementation of the 2024/2025 drought relief programme.

Political Science scholars analyse party manifestos

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Political Science scholars Kaunalenga Kapewa and Veziruapi Tjirimuje have analysed the importance of youth involvement in the electoral process and shared their observations on political party manifestos. 

Urgent need for clean water in Ohangwena Region - Hamata

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The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP in the National Assembly, Lukas Hamata, says there is an urgent need for clean water in the Ohangwena Region, which can be addressed through the Ohangwena Aquifer 2.