Members of the |Khomanin community have voted in favour of removing Gaos Juliane Gawa-!Nas and her council from the office.
The preliminary results from that election indicated that 634 out of 707 votes were elected for the removal of Gaos Gawa-!Nas and her council.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has emphasised the need to strengthen accountability, oversight and ethical leadership in public service for sustainable development.
Dr Ngurare made the remarks at the 2nd African Management Development Institutes Network conference in Windhoek.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi returned from Nairobi after attending the Africa Forward Summit co-hosted by France and Kenya.
She held high-level meetings on the blue economy, highlighting Namibia’s shift from “catch and ship” to “catch, process, package, and brand” by 2030.
Minister of ICT Emma Theofelus urged youth to emulate the resilience, courage, and spirit of resistance demonstrated by Sam Nujoma during a commemoration event hosted by the Physically Active Youth Empowerment Organisation in Katutura.
President Cyril Ramaphosa insisted he was staying in office despite renewed political pressure and calls from opposition parties for his impeachment, amid the ongoing Phala Phala farm scandal.
Botswana has entered a three-day period of national mourning following the death of former President Festus Mogae at age 86.
President Duma Boko announced the mourning period after Mogae died at his residence in Gaborone.
Mogae served as Botswana’s third President from 1998 to 2008.
The Masubia Traditional Authority has dismissed false rumours regarding the alleged death of Chief Gibert Muhongo.
At a media briefing, Ngambela Raphel Mbala confirmed that Chief Muhongo is alive and well.
New members of the National Council delivered their maiden speeches, pledging loyalty, dignity, commitment, and accountability in their service.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has urged Namibians to stand united against all forms of divisiveness and preserve the peace for which the fallen heroes gave their lives.
She made these remarks at the Cassinga Commemoration held in Gibeon at the Swapo Party Office on Monday.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed deep appreciation for the wisdom and experience of former President Hifikepunye Pohamba during a visit to his residence in Okanghudi Village, accompanied by former President Nangolo Mbumba.<
