Zimbabwean politician Fortune Charumbira has been re-elected as the president of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP). The Pan-African Parliament held elections in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Monday. The Namibian delegation to the PAP was divided over their preferred candidate for the position of PAP president. Charumbira was the preferred candidate, while Miles Sampa also vied for...
Former US president Donald Trump has said he would impose more tariffs on Chinese goods if he wins the US presidential election in November. In an interview with Fox News, he said the tariffs could be in excess of 60%. “We have to do it,” he said in the interview on Sunday. Mr Trump, currently...
WINDHOEK: President Hage Geingob has extended a congratulatory message to Félix Tshisekedi Tshilombo following his re-election as president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Sunday. Geingob, in his message shared with the media on Monday, said he is looking forward to continue working with Tshisekedi to strengthen bilateral relations between Namibia and DRC....
By Adolf Kaure. Councillor Trevino Forbes was re-elected as the Mayor of Walvis Bay for his third consecutive term. The Mayor said that council has achieved many highlights in 2023 when he recently delivered his Festive Season Message to the residents. “The festive season is upon us, and everyone is beaming with excitement to share...
By Adolf Kaure. Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) councillor, Dina Namubes has been re-elected as the Mayor of Swakopmund during an office bearer election which was held at the coastal town on Tuesday 12 December. During the final council agenda meeting for the year, which took place on the same day, Her Worship Dina Namubes...
Dina Namubes, who has been re-elected as Mayor of Swakopmund, emphasises the need for ongoing collaboration with all relevant parties to achieve the town’s future objectives. The election of office-bearers was delayed last month due to a tie between Namubes and Matthias Henrichsen for the mayoral position. Both are part of the coalition of parties...
Re-elected mayor Risto Kapendah says the demand for land at Arandis has become urgent because the town has become one of the fastest-growing centres in the Erongo Region. In his acceptance speech, the re-elected Mayor Risto Kapendah highlighted the various economic projects undertaken this year. These include the establishment of a charcoal manufacturing plant.In addition,...
Cornelia Iiyambula was on Thursday re-elected as Okahao mayor and pledged to maintain effective service delivery for the town’s residents. Iiyambula, supported by fellow Swapo Councillor Julia Katoole as her deputy, leads a team including Johannes Kaushi Uushini, Aina Kagasheka Amalovu, and Andreas Embula Nekwaya, all Swapo Councillors, who were re-elected as members of the...