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A lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and intersex (LGBTQI+) activist and a human rights lawyer say they are hoping for the High Court’s positive judgement on the constitutionality of the criminalisation of sodomy in Namibia. The judgement is expected to be delivered on Friday. Friedel Dausab, a gay Namibian man and activist, is challenging the […]
The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) of Namibia marked a significant milestone in the nation’s sustainability journey at the fourth edition of the Sustainable Development Awards. The ceremony highlighted the achievements of individuals and organisations leading the charge towards a greener tomorrow, while emphasising the importance of continued collaboration. Capricorn Group Sustainability head Ruan Bestibier says […]
Some Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) customers have expressed concern about privacy issues during conference calls, with users saying they are added to calls without their permission. Multi-party calls allow subscribers to add users to a call simultaneously. However, MTC says no complaints have been lodged through its customer service platforms or the telecommunications regulator. MTC […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has been running a campaign for free eye surgery that kicked off on Saturday at Rundu Intermediate Hospital. More than 500 people have been screened so far. The campaign targets patients from three regions: the Kavango West, Zambezi and Kavango East regions. The campaign happens annually from May […]
A group of frustrated elderly people from Farm Versailles in Windhoek rural constituency took to the streets on Wednesday morning to demonstrate against the premature dismissal of their village development committee. The residents gathered at the Khomas Regional Council to hand over a petition that detailed their complaints. According to one of the residents, Mariana […]
The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement, fronted by University of Namibia associate professor Job Amupanda, has been plunged into controversy. This comes after some Zambezi region residents accused the movement of using their signatures to push for its registration as a political party at the Electoral Commission (ECN) of Namibia without their consent. Katima Mulilo Police […]
A total of 15 198 houses were built and 22 659 plots serviced in urban Namibia by state and private developers in the past eight years. On average, this represents almost 2 000 houses built annually. The government allocated more than N$800 million to the construction of basic services, housing, offices and rural development centres […]
Health and social services deputy minister Esther Muinjangue has highlighted certain harmful cultural norms like otjiramue practices as possible reasons for the country’s alarmingly high child rape cases. Muinjangue was discussing the importance of family and society in protecting children against harm on Desert Radio yesterday. “It is very unfortunate that sometimes those that are […]
The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) is calling upon all education and training providers within the nation to prioritise accreditation for their institutions and qualifications. Harmoni Beukes, acting Chief Executive Officer, said that accreditation serves as an official recognition by the NQA that an institution adheres to established standards and possesses the necessary capabilities to deliver […]
Deputy prime minister John Mutorwa has warned that Namibia’s food reserves stand at 16%. Mutorwa addressed the National Assembly on Wednesday to request parliament to extend the state of emergency for drought in the country. President Nangolo Mbumba recently announced a state of emergency due to the country’s severe drought circumstances. “Livelihoods for the majority […]