By Adolf Kaure. The Deputy Executive Director for Multilateral Relations and Cooperation at the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Jerobeam Shaanika stated that crisis of governance undermines confidence which breeds instability on the African continent. Shaanika said this during the closing ceremony of the two-day African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) induction...
New members of the African Union Peace and Security Council have been called on to defend Africa against genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The elected members of the Peace and Security Council are undergoing an induction at Swakopmund. The programme is aimed at giving members an orientation on the mandate, powers, and functions...
The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza, after the United States refrained from vetoing the measure, in a change from its previous position. The text of the resolution also demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages in Gaza. The body had been at an...
Marlayn Mbakera, Chairperson of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council, has emphasized the council’s commitment to prioritizing service delivery in their newly crafted Annual Plan for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. This declaration came during the Annual Plan Review workshop hosted by the council in Windhoek this week. The workshop serves as a platform for introspection on the...
The Chairperson of the National Disability Council of Namibia, Charlie Matengu, says senseless acts towards people with disabilities must be condemned, and Namibians should work towards creating a more compassionate and understanding community. Matengu made the remarks following the killing of a man with disabilities after an alleged assault by two farmers. 30-year-old Benedict Swartbooi...
As the current Chair of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) for the month of March 2024, Namibia is set to host two significant events aimed at promoting women’s participation and strengthening peace and security on the continent. The first event, the AU PSC High-Level Ministerial Seminar on Women, Peace, and Security...
According to a report released by the Business Council Tourism Alliance of the Southern African Development Community, the tourism industry at large needs to embrace digital transformation if it wants to remain competitive against other regional tourism hotspots. Commenting on the report, SADC Business Council manager, Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, said “We need concerted efforts from both...