As Namibia approaches the 2024 general elections, political parties have turned a blind eye to the increasingly topical issue of protecting the rights and dignity of sexual minorities.
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Former cop guilty of murder
Former senior police officer Morgan Brian Plaatjie has been found guilty, by the Windhoek High Court of killing his ex-girlfriend and mother of his children nearly three years ago.
Mbumba in Zambia for KAZA summit
President Nangolo Mbumba arrived in Livingstone, Zambia at the invitation of his counterpart Hakainde Hichilema for the Heads of State Summit on the Kavango-Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (KAZA-TFCA).
Lesotho eyes Commonwealth SG position
The government of Lesotho is seeking support from Namibia and other African nations for Joshua Setipa, who wants to be elected secretary general of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Nam Dairies launches Nammilk Day
In a vibrant celebration of pure goodness and local dairy farming’s resilience, progress, and spirit, the inaugural Nammilk Day commenced on 1 June, marking a pivotal moment for this flagship brand and the nation’s dairy industry.
Produce food locally – NNN
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said she is encouraged by young people interested in agriculture, unlike in the past, when agriculture was seen as dirty work that was reserved for the elderly and the uneducated.
Angola rescues northern livestock farmers
The Angolan government has extended a helping hand to accommodate Namibian livestock farmers by providing grazing land.
Oshikoto residents propose new region for more services
A concerned group from Oshikoto region has proposed the establishment of a new region comprising parts of the Oshana, Ohangwena and Oshikoto, saying this would improve service delivery to inhabitants.
Dilapidated quarantine facilities worry Sampofu
The dilapidated state of the two state-owned quarantine facilities in Katima Mulilo troubles Zambezi governor Lawrence Sampofu.
//Kharas leaders want Witbooi shrine in Gibeon
Political leaders in the //Kharas region have proposed that the shrine in honour of the kaptein Hendrik !Anseb Witbooi be erected in Gibeon.







