Month: December 2023

Khomas regional governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua has urged males in Namibia to take part in initiatives aimed at addressing behavioural issues and gender-based violence (GBV).

Fishrot minnow Nigel van Wyk was granted bail of N$20 000 yesterday by High Court acting judge David Munsu with stringent conditions, while former fisheries minister Bernardt Esau was remanded in custody, pending his trial.

Urban and rural development minister has urged men to join the shack dwellers’ federation to be able to build houses and provide shelter for their families as opposed to participating in sports betting and engaging in other irresponsible activities.

The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) said despite challenges such as individuals refusing to be counted and tabs going missing, they have managed to complete most of the work for the population and housing census.

The Gebedsplaas San Self-Help Project at Otjozohungu in the Omaheke region was handed over to the San community on Thursday.

A group of elders, pushing for Severinus Siteketa to be crowned as the traditional head (hompa) of Uukwangali Traditional Authority (UTA), have accused the ruling party, Swapo, and regional governor of interfering in the ongoing chieftaincy conflict. 

Only 56% of Namibians have internet access, prompting a call for increased efforts to achieve universal connectivity, the information minister has said.