President Nangolo Mbumba plans to meet southern traditional leaders after consulting with those in the northern and eastern regions. He also denied claims of favouritism regarding the traditional leaders he is meeting. In a press statement issued on Sunday, the presidency plans to deal with the 1904-1908 genocide negotiations when he meets the chiefs. “In...
The judiciary says it won’t get involved in informal discussions on presidential succession. The Office of the Judiciary has issued a statement regarding the ongoing public discourse on the presidential succession following the passing of President Dr. Hage G. Geingob. There have been ongoing mixed or diverse views by legal personalities and the public general...
The President of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) has called for mature discussions around issues facing the party and for unity. Dr. Utjiua Muinjangue opened the party’s national council meeting in Windhoek on Saturday. The National Council is NUDO’s second-highest decision-making body, and its meetings seek to iron out challenges facing the Party ahead...
RMB Namibia and Capricorn Group are poised to unite their efforts for COP28, presenting a panel discussion on “Innovative Finance for the Just Transition” at the Namibian Pavilion on 4 December, a statement released this week revealed. The panel discussion, to be held at 09:00 (Dubai time), will see specialists expand on their experience in...
Popular Democratic Movement member Winnie Moongo tabled a motion in the National Assembly calling for five months’ maternity leave with full pay. CEO of the Social Security Commission, Milka Mungunda, reacted by saying the commission has already started with engagements to increase maternity leave from three to four months, along with benefits. Here is labour expert Herbert Jauch. https://futuremedia.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ENG-Herbert-Jauch-maternity.mp3 Source...
The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has called on the government to make the youth the centre of discussions around the green revolution and other opportunities available for the youth. The appeal comes as they mark International Youth Day today. The day is celebrated under the theme “Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World, which...
By Staff Reporter Cape Town, July 12 – Namibia’s energy sector has seen rapid development in recent years, with three major oil and gas discoveries, the launch of a billion-dollar green hydrogen project, and renewed focus by global players. The upcoming African Energy Week (AEW) conference, taking place from October 16-20 in Cape Town, will provide...
Zambezi regional governor Lawrence Sampofu has called upon regional councillors to refrain from disclosing information discussed during council meetings at bars. He said this on Tuesday during the Zambezi regional councillors swearing-in ceremony, where Katima Mulilo Rural constituency councillor Matengu Simushi was re-elected as chairperson of the council and management committee. Kabbe North constituency councillor...