Category: National
Opinion: Collective Bargaining and National Politics, the Namibian Context
By: Filleppuss George Ampweya Collective bargaining and national politics are two fundamental forces that, when intertwined effectively, hold the potential to address social ills and socioeconomic problems in Namibia. By examining these democratic phenomena closely, we can uncover a…
Nearly 180 Police Kunene Officers Promoted to Higher Ranks
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Nearly 180 Police Officers in the Kunene region got promoted to higher positions in recognition of their dedication, loyalty, and hard work at a ceremony held at Opuwo last week. The ceremony, officiated by Kunene’s Regional…
N$58.4 Million License Fees Drive MTC’s Earnings Down
By: Justicia Shipena The Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has reported a decrease in its annual earnings for the current financial year, largely attributed to “extraordinary regulatory costs”, including the settlement of annual license fees totalling N$58.4 million. This…
About 817 ACC Dockets Handed to the Prosecutor General
By: Annakleta Haikera The Anti-Corruption Commissioner (ACC) has to date referred 817 dockets to the Office of the Prosecutor General for a decision to prosecute. Out of this, 413 cases have been concluded in criminal courts, some “were…
/Khomanin Satisfied With Process to Select Beneficiaries of Farm Groot Korasieplaats
By: Mathias Hangala and Dolly Menas The /Khomanin Traditional Authority says it is satisfied that the process of identifying and selecting beneficiaries to be allocated portions of land on two farms bought by the government was conducted in…
MVA Fund Concerned About Road Accidents Impact on Economy
By: Ludorf Iyambo The Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) Fund is concerned by the rising number of road accidents, particularly those claiming the lives of young people. The fund’s senior injury and accident prevention officer, Abner Kaume Itumba, said the…
Daures Green Hydrogen Pilot Project Nears Completion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Eratus The Daures green hydrogen pilot project is over 95% complete, according to Jerome Namaseb, the project’s chief executive officer. The initiative aims not only to be Africa’s first 100% Net Zero green community but also…
NQA to Charge Graduates for Foreign Qualification Evaluation
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) has announced that it will begin charging fees for the evaluation of foreign qualifications starting January 2, 2025. This new fee structure, according to the NQA, is aimed at streamlining…
Activist Criticises the Impact of Bilateral Deals on Namibia’s Economic Rights
By: Justicia Shipena As Namibia observed Human Rights Day, attention turned to whether agreements Namibia has signed with foreign firms and loans the country has acquired from other nations and international agencies impede the economic rights of its…
Uncertainty Surrounds EVMs for Future Elections
By: Justicia Shipena The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) remains undecided on whether it will reintroduce electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the 2029 elections or continue using ballot papers. In February 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that EVMs…