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November 7, 2024
Tag: reform
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Plans to reform recruitment process within the Police well on track
Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo says plans to revolutionise the recruitment process within the police force, aiming to foster greater diversity and inclusivity that mirror the nation’s demographic landscape, are well on track. Lieutenant General Shikongo emphasised the importance of reshaping the composition of the police force to represent the diversity of Namibia’s population. He...
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Taxpayers to pocket N$646 million in new tax reform
The government’s revised tax reforms will put N$646 million back in the pockets of taxpayers by exempting all individual taxpayers from paying tax on the first N$100,000 of their income, starting 1 March 2024, an official has said. The government made amendments to increase the threshold for Income Tax on Individuals from the current N$50,000...
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Access to Justice: A Call for Reform and Collaboration
Access to justice is a fundamental right that ensures equal protection and fair treatment for all individuals within a legal system. In Namibia, the issue of access to justice is a pressing concern. The high cost of litigation, limited availability of legal representation, and gaps in the provision of legal aid pose barriers for Namibians...
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Land reform will only work if farms are used productively – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanche In the wake of heated discussions surrounding land tax in Namibia, the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) has come forward to clarify its stance on land reform and the importance of a fair and productive agricultural land use policy.With recent debates ignited by articles in local newspapers, the NAU seeks to address the emotional...
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Churches leading the charge for mining reform – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché The Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) has embarked on an impassioned crusade for substantial reforms within the mining and extractive sector. The CCN’s Alternative Mining Indaba in Windhoek, under the compelling theme “Increasing benefits from mining and extractive industries to address socio-economic development challenges,” is the latest effort to ignite a conversation...
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Community service launched to aid justice reform program – Windhoek Observer
Hertta-Maria Amutenja Commissioner-General Raphael Tuhafeni Hamunyela recently oversaw the launch of the Community Service Orders (CSO) program at the Karasburg Magistrates’ Court and Ariamsvlei Periodical Court. This initiative marks a significant step in justice reform. A review of data from the 2020/2021 to 2022/2023 financial years revealed that 62 offenders breached their release conditions over...
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PDM calls for radical reform in education amidst concerns of systemic inefficiencies – Windhoek Observer
Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has sounded an alarm over the persistent challenges plaguing Namibia’s education system, despite substantial investments. PDM’s Inna Hengari, a member of parliament, stated on Monday that the 2023 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) and National Senior Secondary Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) examination results have brought to light a...
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Electricity Distribution Industry reform stalls due to revenue losses – Windhoek Observer
Martin Endjala Robert Kahimise, the Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Control Board (ECB), has disclosed that the implementation of the Electricity Distribution Industry (EDI) reform faced significant challenges, including revenue losses incurred by Local Authorities and Regional Councils. Kahimise made this announcement while presenting the outcomes of the recently concluded EDI summit held in...
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Land Reform Ministry Reviews Resettlement Criteria
Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has convened a workshop in the capital to draft a new Resettlement Criteria, which will accompany the new Resettlement Policy of 2023, approved by the cabinet. Speaking at the workshop, the Governor of the Khomas region, Laura McLeod—Katjirua explained that the Second National Land Conference...