Kaipaherue Kandjii The Swapo Party’s Central Committee (CC) is expected to set plans in motion to elect the late President Hage Geingob’s successor in 90 days as required by its rules and procedures. The party’s highest decision-making organ is mandated by Article 15 (9) of its constitution to convene an Extraordinary Electoral Congress to elect...
December 13, 2024
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100 days since Hamas attacked Israel, triggering war in Gaza
One hundred days ago, the previously unthinkable happened in Israel. A state born out of adversity and war only 75 years ago, woke up to what some have since described as a threat to its very existence. On Saturday night in Tel Aviv, the events of 7 October were commemorated by thousands of people. Uppermost...
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Law allows for extension of SIM registration for up to 120 days
Steve Bezuidenhout, the former vice chairperson of the parliamentary standing committee on information communication technology and innovation, says the law allows for the extension of the registration deadline for up to 120 days beyond the initial cut-off on 31 December. “The law already makes a provision (for extension) and the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia...
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Zambezi commemorates 16 Days Against GBV
In a significant event marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare in the Zambezi Region held a commemoration at Chetto, Kongola constituency, on Wednesday. This initiative underscores the region’s commitment to combating this critical issue. The day, which included activities such as poems,...
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16 Days of Activism against gender violence launched
The Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, Hon Doreen Sioka, recently announced the official launch of the commemoration of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence (GBV), which marks a significant international period dedicated to advocating for an end to violence against women and children. The international campaign begins on 25 November,...
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Men urged to join fight against GBV for 16 days of Activism
President Hage Geingob has urged men to be at the forefront in the fight against violence against women. “Let us all strive to create a society where every woman and girl can live in dignity, equality, and security,” said Geingob in a media statement yesterday, in observance of International Day of Elimination of Violence Against...
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#BreakFree starts One Economy’s 16 Days of Activism against gender violence
Using ‘Arts = Change’ as the collaborative theme, the One Economy Foundation started their annual 16 Days of Activism with a #BreakFree event at the National Theatre in Windhoek in the form of a show, an art exhibition and a competition for the participating artists. #BreakFree was the kickstarter for a campaign against gender violence....