Placido Hilukilwa THE government will continue to maintain a zero-tolerance stance against perpetrators of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and violence against children, said President Nangolo Mbumba in his first State of the Nation Address in parliament on Thursday. He emphasized the need for visible police patrols, anti-crime operations, and greater police presence, particularly in crime hot...
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) says it remains committed to leveraging collective expertise and insights to guarantee the adaptability and responsiveness of the country’s monetary policy to the evolving global landscapes. “As we convene to navigate the complexities of steering our nation’s monetary policy amidst a myriad of challenges, it is imperative to acknowledge the...
Netizens react to Namibia’s stance on Germany’s support for Israel – nbc Source link
Namibia’s fiery pronouncement on Germany’s decision to support Israel’s genocide in Gaza has drawn interest worldwide, especially from social media users. On Sunday, the Namibian Presidency issued a statement in which it condemned Germany for supporting Israel in its genocidal acts in Gaza. While major media outlets have published Namibia’s position, it is the reactions...
The government has maintained its stance on the export of minerals in their raw forms. The Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Kornelia Shilunga, reiterated this stance when the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises sought clarity following the announcement prohibiting the export of critical minerals without value addition. As the discussion of the energy...
The Freedom Front Plus in South Africa has condemned president Cyril Ramaphosa’s stance on Palestine after he said Israel’s actions, following last weekend’s attack by Hamas, comes down to genocide. The chief whip of the FF Plus, Corné Mulder, says by only criticising Israel’s military action against Hamas, the government and the ANC are ignoring...
Niël Terblanché President Hage Geingob, known for his lifelong dedication to nation-building, unity, and progress for Namibia, is vehemently refuting misleading claims surrounding his position on the 1904 genocide. A freedom fighter, Father of the Namibian Constitution, and the nation’s founding Prime Minister, President Geingob has a storied history of dismantling the oppressive remnants of...
Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has reassured the public that they have not banned the use of special characters for click sounds in names, despite recent rumours circulating in public discourse. Etienne Maritz, the Executive Director (ED) of the ministry, clarified that neither the ministry nor the government has...
Anti-apartheid activist Dr Allan Boesak has backed South Africa’s non-aligned stance in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Boesak, who recently made headlines when he snubbed an invitation to the United Democratic Front’s celebrations in August, said the Russia-Ukraine matter needed to be looked at in a historical perspective. “I think SA should look historically...