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The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has announced that it registered 187 171 eligible voters in the country and at diplomatic missions abroad during the first week of registration. The general registration of voters commenced on 3 June as scheduled. The commission says the figure represents an average of 31 195 registered voters per day […]
With just moments to go before South Africa’s parliament meets for the first time on Friday since the governing African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority in last month’s elections, negotiations are still continuing over the formation of a new government. The ANC says it has made a “breakthrough” on forming a government of national […]
The US Supreme Court has unanimously rejected an effort to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The decision, which came two years after the court rescinded the nationwide guarantee to an abortion, was welcomed by pro-choice activists. The justices decided the plaintiffs, a group of anti-abortion doctors and activists, did not have a legal […]
With just hours to go before South Africa’s parliament meets for the first time since the governing African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority in last month’s elections, negotiations are still continuing over the formation of a new government. The ANC says it has made a “breakthrough” on forming a government of national unity but […]
Almost 150 children have been involved in pedestrian-related accidents, with 19 having died, from 1 January to 29 May this year. This was announced in a media statement by Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund corporate affairs chief John Haufiku yesterday. According to Haufiku, MVA Fund statistics show that 339 people have been involved in pedestrian-related […]
With the already-high demand for housing by Lüderitz residents, the influx of people from outside is putting a strain on housing provision at the town. The town is currently enjoying attention from potential investors from all over the world, making it attractive for people who are looking for business opportunities and jobs and because of […]
FIVE members of Swapo are preparing an urgent application to bring before the High Court in which they are challenging a decision to hold an extraordinary congress next year. The five, who constitute a faction of the ruling party disgruntled with a decision to endorse the candidature of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah ahead of the November elections, […]
A former stockbroker accused of committing fraud through the unauthorised sale of shares worth N$9 million has been granted bail in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court after spending four weeks in custody. Magistrate Dawid Mukuyu granted Liaan de Kock (40) bail in an amount of N$25 000 on Tuesday, after public prosecutor Eric Naikaku informed him […]
Namibia’s unique selling points are manifold, but her ability to contain such diverse landscapes and experiences within its borders makes it a microcosm of Africa — a continent in a single country! This feature marks the conclusion of our series, which began with the ‘Africa Factor,’ highlighting the country’s unique selling point as part of […]
… Proposes more rehabilitation centres Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) vice president Jennifer van den Heever last week tabled a motion in parliament seeking the establishment of more state-owned alcohol and drug rehabilitation centres in every region to save men from drinking too much. The motion is aimed at addressing the accessibility and affordability of alcohol […]