Category: Human Rights
NEFC undeterred by lack of funds for election campaign
WINDHOEK: The vice president of the National Empowerment Fighting Corruption (NEFC), Matheus Stefanus, said that the party is proceeding with its election campaign despite limited financial resources.
NEFC, established in 2020, is one of the smaller …
Moore sympathises with Namibians on visa requirement
WINDHOEK: High Commissioner of the United Kingdom (UK) to Namibia, Charles Moore said he sympathises with Namibians who are genuinely affected by his government’s decision to impose visa requirements.
In an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, Moore sa…
ERC launches N.dollars 156 million budget
The Erongo Regional Council ( ERC ) has launched a N . dollars 156 . 7 million budget for 2024 / 25 , with over N . dollars 81 million allocated for operational expenses . Over N . dollars 75 million is directed to the Developmental Fund . Meanwhile …
NDP6 to prioritise security, legal reform and access to justice
The Safety and Security cluster in the Sixth National Development Plan ( NDP6 ) will prioritise security , legal reform , access to justice , and international cooperation to tackle cross – border and global challenges . Deputy Executive Director in t…
APP to prioritise agriculture, education and land
Education, agriculture, and land issues are the top priorities for the All People’s Party (APP) as it prepares to contest in the upcoming general elections on 27 November 2024.
The party’s newly elected president, Ambrosius Kumbwa, said on Wednesday…
UNAM maintains ban on political activities
The University of Namibia ( UNAM ) says it upholds its position regarding political activities on its campuses , including the main campus in the capital . In April 2024 , the university issued a directive prohibiting all political activities on its …
Two former Namibian leaders join call to remove Cuba from terrorism list
WINDHOEK: Two former Namibian heads of state are among a group of 35 former presidents who have urged the president of the United States of America to remove Cuba from the list of countries accused of supporting terrorism . The former president of Col…
Political parties manifestos comes under scrutiny
WINDHOEK: Political parties ‘ manifestos have lost value and often do little to reflect the party ‘ s political ideology . More often , such manifestos merely spell out a plan of action for deliverables on vital services such as health care , housing …
Finance ministry announces PAYE deduction reimbursements
The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises has announced changes to the Pay – As – You – Earn ( PAYE ) deductions to address overpayments made by employees . These adjustments are in response to the new statutory tax rates introduced under the In…
Long-serving Swapo members chucked out of ‘The Pot’
WINDHOEK: Senior long – serving Swapo cabinet members will not serve for the next five years as they have failed to secure votes at the party ‘ s electoral college election , also known as ‘ The Pot ‘, held over the weekend . The ruling party conclude…