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Cabinet has approved that the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security imposes a visa regime on all countries that have not reciprocated the good gesture granted to their nationals by Namibia. The proposal was submitted by home affairs minister Albert Kawana. This was announced by information and communication technology deputy minister, Modestus Amutse, […]
The Namibian Police are set to launch a campaign aimed at making Namibia a safer and more desirable tourism destination for all visitors. Speaking to The Namibian on Thursday, deputy commissioner Robert Grellmann said the idea is to raise awareness of safety issues with tourists at all points of entry into the country. Grellmann highlighted […]
The Law Society of Namibia and the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (LPFF) on Thursday morning announced six bursary recipients for the 2024 academic year. Ten candidates were initially considered but only six met the necessary criteria. The announcement was made in Windhoek by Taimi Iileka-Amupanda, on behalf of the LPFF chairperson Nolan Swarts. “Each student […]
Chief justice Peter Shivute and his Zimbabwean counterpart, Luke Malaba, on Thursday signed an agreement for cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was signed during an official visit to Namibia by Malaba and a Zimbabwean delegation. Shivute said during a visit by the Zimbabwean delegation to the Supreme Court in Windhoek formal talks will […]
Mutjinde Katjiua, the paramount chief of one faction of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA), has brushed off allegations of meddling in the succession issues of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo). The allegations were made by Nudo secretary general Joseph Kauandenge at a press conference on Wednesday. He said the two OTA splinter groups are […]
The Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) celebrated its 15-year anniversary in Windhoek on Monday. During the event, the NSI highlighted continued efforts in maintaining the national quality infrastructure. The NSI also launched its Integrated Strategic Business Plan (ISBP) for 2024-2028 titled: ‘A Roadmap That Will Guide the Institution’s Efforts in the Coming Years’. NSI chief executive […]
Urologist Dr Golda Stellmacher urges all boys and men above 15 years to examine their testicles monthly. “Monthly testicular self-exams are crucial for cancer detection, as early detection saves lives,” she says. As for prostate cancer, the risk increases with age, she says. Stellmacher says tests should be done earlier than at the age of […]
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a major national issue rooted in gender inequality and involves one person believing they have power over another, #BeFree Youth Campus senior social worker Pefimbo Shipunda said on Wednesday. “All of us need to challenge the status quo and stop relying on various beliefs as excuses for GBV, which allows the […]
The general election is on – it will soon be over to you. Power will soon drain from Westminster, and drain from those who currently hold it. Politicians, and their future – but far more importantly the country’s direction – will lie in your hands. The prime minister announced the date outside Number 10, with […]
Kenyan President William Ruto is the first African leader in more than 15 years to make an official state visit to the US. This is an opportunity for President Joe Biden to demonstrate commitment to Africa at a time when Washington appears to be playing catch-up in its engagement with the continent. But relations with […]