Urban development in Namibia stands at a critical juncture, with the nation striving to balance economic progress with social equity and environmental sustainability. At the heart of this dynamic lies the indispensable role of civil societies, whose influence and actions, exemplified by organizations like the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia, the Namibia Housing Action Group,...
November 2, 2024
Tag: Civil
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Successful progress in civil registration outreach Programme in Zambezi Region
The civil registration for birth certificates and identity cards in the Zambezi Region is progressing well and has yielded positive results, especially for those who would not have any other means to reach the offices. The civil registration outreach programme started in February and will continue until June unless there is a need to revisit...
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Civil society warns Govt against discriminatory laws – More Top Stories 3
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has warned the government against enacting discriminatory laws targeting marginalised communities, particularly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) individuals. A report published by IPPR researcher Frederico Links on Sunday has been submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Council, urging the government to uphold LGBTQI+ individuals’...
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IMF team to consult civil society in Namibia
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is in Namibia and will consult with civil society in the country on Wednesday, 13 March. The executive director of the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises, Titus Ndove, confirmed that IMF representatives are in the country for a staff monitored programme. Staff Monitored Programme, or SMP, is an...
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LPM’s Civil War – The Namibian
… Swartbooi and Seibeb relationship sours Landless People’s Movement (LPM) president Bernadus Swartbooi and his deputy, Henny Seibeb, have allegedly not been on speaking terms for over eight months. This has raised concerns about the party’s unity ahead of the national election in November. Firebrand politicians Swartbooi and Seibeb founded the LPM in 2017 as...
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Civil servants to finish work at 10h00 on Friday
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has directed that all public service staff will work until 10h00 on Friday, as the nation prepares for president Hage Geingob’s funeral service and burial. In a statement issued by Cabinet secretary George Simataa on Wednesday, he said the prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila had done this to allow...
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Public urged to make use of mass civil registration drive – Windhoek Observer
Stefanus Nashama The government, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has urged the members of the public across the country to utilise the mass civil registration outreach program to acquire national documents. According to Margaret Kalo, Chief Public Relations Officer in the Ministry, the registration program began on 5 February and...
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Nearly 7 000 civil, labour cases finalised in 2023
WINDHOEK: Chief Justice, Peter Shivute, has revealed that the High Court finalised a total 6 827 civil and labour-related cases in 2023, accounting for 64 per cent of the matters heard last year. This, he said, is a demonstration of notable efficiency in case disposal. Shivute was speaking at the official opening of the 2024...
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Namibia boasts more civil, mechanical, electrical engineers – ECN
The Engineering Council of Namibia (ECN) says Namibia has sufficient engineers, predominantly in civil, mechanical and electrical fields, with only a few in rare specialised fields. Currently, there are 1,378 active engineers, of which 1,101 are men and 277 women. Topping the list are civil engineers at 787, electrical are 325, mechanical 161, electronic 37,...