Author: Namutenya

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has returned home from Angola after attending the African Union’s (AU’s) 21st extraordinary session. At the session, African leaders renewed calls for the continent to take greater financial responsibility for its own peace and security priorities. The summit, hosted by Angolan president João Lourenço in Luanda, was held under the theme ‘Strengthening […]

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa says the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is still not fully utilising its potential, as the region continues to export raw materials instead of adding value locally. Speaking at the 46th SADC Summit in Durban, South Africa on Monday, Ramaphosa says the region must end its reliance on importing goods […]

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) says the appointment of deputy chief justice Petrus Damaseb to a Tanzanian commission of inquiry does not address concerns over Namibia’s silence on alleged human rights abuses in the neighbouring country. In a statement issued on Wednesday, IPC member of parliament Rodney Cloete says the party had previously urged […]

Parliamentary leaders have been urged to strengthen oversight, improve coordination and promote consensus to ensure parliament effectively delivers on its constitutional mandate. Speaking at the opening of a leadership training workshop for presiding officers and leaders of standing committees at Swakopmund on Monday, National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said parliament’s credibility depends on how well […]

Offices, ministries and agencies (OMAs) and National Council standing committees have been urged to engage constructively and avoid turning discussions into confrontations during stakeholder engagements. The National Council is conducting a joint stakeholder engagement with OMAs as part of an initiative between the Legislature and the Executive to better align policies and strategies while addressing […]

The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has warned the Rundu Town Council to strictly follow the law when allocating land, saying all allocations require ministerial approval and must comply with prescribed legal procedures. Addressing the council during a meeting at Rundu on Monday, line minister James Sankwasa said adherence to the law is critical […]

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has called on African countries to strengthen unity, democratic governance and economic cooperation to confront rising global instability, climate change and migration challenges. Addressing the opening of the seventh legislature of the Pan-African Parliament in Midrand on Monday, Ramaphosa said Africa must speak with one voice to safeguard its interests […]

Military cooperation between China and Namibia continues to deepen following president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s recent state visit to Beijing. Speaking at a reception in Windhoek last week, marking the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Chinese defence attaché Li Shujun said the visit elevated bilateral relations to a “China-Namibia community […]

The High Court has temporarily reinstated two members of the Keetmanshoop municipality management committee after suspending the implementation of a council resolution that removed them from office. This comes after the court interdicted the Keetmanshoop Municipal Council, its management committee and other respondents from implementing resolutions adopted on 7 May and 4 June, through which […]

A motion seeking parliamentary endorsement of Gerson Sindano as chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has been postponed following strong objections from Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda. The motion, which was first on Tuesday’s order paper, sought approval for president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to appoint Sindano as ECN chairperson alongside commissioners Emmerentia Leonard and […]