The traditional leaders from the Hardap and ||Kharas regions have raised a number of issues during their meeting with President Nangolo Mbumba. These include drought, progress on the Nama and Ovaherero genocide negotiations, and chieftaincy succession disputes. Dr. Mbumba convened the meeting at Keetmanshoop with traditional leaders to hear their concerns and introduce himself. The...
Members of Parliament have commended the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, for his efforts in presenting a substantial increment in this year’s national budget. However, some are concerned about the inadequacy of the allocated funds for old-age grants and the absence of dedicated financial provisions and employment opportunities. In her contribution to...
Niël Terblanché During a special vigil, representatives from various United Nations agencies commemorated the profound impact of President Hage Geingob on both the Namibian nation and the international community. President Geingob was remembered for his essential role in Namibia’s journey towards independence and his commitment to fostering international solidarity and according to UN representatives, his...
NATIONAL Youth Council (NYC) executive chairperson Sharonice Busch has lauded president Hage Geingob for intentionally integrating young people into Namibia’s systems of governance. Busch was speaking at a memorial service held in honour of Geingob in Windhoek on Wednesday. “President Geingob never ceased to champion the well-being and advancement of all young people,” she said....
Members of the Botswana Parliament have praised the cooperation between their country and Namibia, particularly in the realms of trade and commerce. Chairperson of the Works, Transport, Technology and Information and Communications, Mpho Balopi, indicated during a meeting with Namport on Friday that the two countries are continually enhancing their collaboration through high-level engagements. The...
Serving and erstwhile lawmakers at the Federal and state levels have commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Dr. Yusuf Yakub as the new Director-General of the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps (DTAC). This is contained in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Nkem Anyata-Lafia, to the News Agency of Nigeria...
Some victims of the building that collapsed on Wednesday in Abuja, have commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, for settling their medical bills. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that a two-storey building located at Lagos Street, Garki Village collapsed on Wednesday, killing two with 37 others evacuated...
Spouses and children of Nigeria Correction Service’s inmates have commended the Prison Fellowship International (PFI) and Prison Fellowship Nigeria (PFNig) for providing succour for them in their trying moments. They gave the commendation at the end of a two-day Children Holiday Camp for indigent children of inmates in Suleja, organised by Niger PFNig. The programme...