As Namibia approaches the Presidential and National Assembly elections on 27 November, it is crucial to reflect on the importance of voting. Many people, especially young Namibians, often feel disconnected from politics, or believe their vote does not matter. However, understanding the significance of voting and its impact on our lives can empower us to...
As the Electoral Commission of Namibia announced the successful conclusion of the fourth general registration of voters (GRV) on 1 August 2024, it is time to look ahead. The overall cumulative number of eligible Namibians who registered as voters, both within the country and at diplomatic missions abroad, was 1 467 604, representing a turnout...
Hilma Kandjimbi is a social worker for the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, responsible for Oranjemund and Rosh Pinah. She is amongst the few professionals in the country mandated to carry out many functions under the Child Care and Protection Act. She has an honours degree in Social Work from the...
The Prosecutor General v Amushelelo [2024] NAHCMD 436 (2 August 2024) Facts The applicant (the Prosecutor General) moved an application for forfeiture of property order against the first respondent, Mr Amushelelo, and legal entities he had an interest in. The applicant claimed that the properties in question, constitute an instrumentality of an offence, or are...
Zambia’s Deputy National Assembly Speaker Malungo Chisangano is impressed with the Namibian Parliament’s gender equality achievements. She is also impressed by the modus operandi used by political parties, particularly the ruling Swapo, to achieve gender equality at the parliamentary level, stating that it is a model worth emulating. She said what she found more impressive...
JOHANNESBURG – International hunting is coming soon to the wilderness areas outside the Kruger National Park, where herds of elephants overpopulating the park ‘spill over’, and roam daily. They roam with other wildlife such as lions, buffaloes and crocodiles. A leader of South Africa’s Kruger National Park, Sydney Shibambu, which neighbours the Makuleke community, said...
The Electoral Commission of Namibia’s (ECN) decision to deregister Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) as a political party was upheld by the Electoral Court yesterday. NEFF’s deregistration as a political party stands, according to the Electoral Court’s ruling. In June, ECN disbarred NEFF as a political party because of its alleged non-compliance with the provisions...
KHORIXAS – President Nangolo Mbumba has called on Kunene traditional leaders to work with the government in ensuring that social issues facing their communities are attended to. The President made these remarks during a meeting with traditional leaders as well as regional and local authorities’ councillors in Khorixas on Wednesday. During the meeting, the Head...
ONGWEDIVA – Farmers in Omutsegwonime, Omutsegwombashe, Omutsegwondjaba and Okashandja have expressed disappointment in how the Ondonga Traditional Authority is running land affairs within its jurisdiction. The leaders stand accused of giving or selling off land to powerful and politically- connected individuals, to the detriment of ordinary farmers and Ondonga inhabitants. It is allegedly also discriminating...
OPUWO – Despite the Ovaherero Traditional Authority leadership moratorium on all Herero commemorative events, certain members of the Ovaherero community will gather this weekend at Okakarara to mark the 120th anniversary of the renowned Battle of Ohamakari. The Ohamakari commemoration is held at Okakarara every year to commemorate the eight-month battle that began on 12...