Various members of parliament stressed the importance of continuing the drought relief programme as some parts of the country remain food insecure.
This was the discussion that ensued after Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced the end of the current drought relief programme.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has submitted the performance assessment and post-election report for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections.
The report was presented in the National Assembly by the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Phillipus Katamelo.
Regional officials and community members welcomed Hofni Iipinge, the newly appointed Governor of the Oshana Region, as he officially assumed office.
Last week in the National Assembly, AR MP Tuhafeni Kalola proposed that Namibia should lower the voting age from 18 to 16.
Affirmative Repositioning MP Vaino Hangula has tabled a motion in the National Assembly calling for the establishment of a single, unified national election.
Hangula believes that holding separate elections contributes to voter fatigue and unequal participation.
Affirmative Repositioning Party Member of Parliament George Kambala had expressed concerns about the appointment process for leaders of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). He says that the current process lacks transparency, which undermines the credibility of the commission.
The Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), Peter Shaama, outlined the components of the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections calendar on Wednesday.
Young people in the remote village of Kamanjab continue to face significant challenges, such as limited access to quality education, high unemployment, and a lack of recreational facilities.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has concluded her working visit to South Africa.
During her visit earlier today, President Nandi Ndaitwah met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Omuthiya Town Council.
During the visit, Omuthiya Mayor Beata Nashongo took the opportunity to raise several urgent concerns affecting the town.
