New UDF councillors urged to prioritise service and ethics

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Newly elected councillors of the United Democratic Front have been urged to prioritise service delivery and ethical leadership as they assume office.

This comes as party president Hendrik Gaobaeb addressed councillors during an induction convention aimed at strengthening governance and accountability.

National Democratic Party marks 22-year anniversary

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The National Democratic Party's leadership celebrated the party's 22-year anniversary. 

NDP president Martin Lukato said that, although the party was formed in 2003, it was only officially registered with the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) in 2004. 

Former MP Geoffrey Mwilima dies at 70

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Former DTA Member of Parliament Geoffrey Mwilima has died at the age of 70.

According to the family spokesperson, Dr. Cedric Limbo, Mwilima died in a Windhoek hospital today.

UDF president stresses importance of upcoming elections

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United Democratic Front (UDF) president Hendrick Gaobaeb has underlined the importance of the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections.

 Goabaeb made the remarks as he welcomed two new members into the party.

President urges Parliament to fast-track key bills

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the need for Parliament to urgently consider bills, as the executive relies on Parliament's cooperation to ensure that delays do not hinder the implementation of policies and programmes.

Former Lüderitz Mayor Balhao joins LPM after leaving IPC

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The former mayor of Lüderitz, Phillip Balhao, has joined the Landless People's Movement (LPM) following his recent resignation from the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC).

Balhao's mayorship ended after his resignation, as he had been serving on the council on the IPC ticket.

Aupindi urges NA to call for end of US blockade on Cuba

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A Swapo Party MP in the National Assembly, Tobie Aupindi, said the August House should unanimously call on the United States of America to lift the economic, financial, and commercial blockade against Cuba and its people.

All systems go for Outapi Constituency by-election

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It is all systems go for Outapi Constituency by-election slated for Monday.

This morning the ECN deployed polling officials and police officers who will maintain law and order at the 42 polling stations.