The Public Affairs Committee finished its sixth major conference last week. Leaders from different groups met for two days at Blantyre from May 20 to 21. Political parties sent representatives to talk about election issues. Government workers joined civil society members for the discussions. Private business people also attended the important meetings.
During the conference sessions, people discussed three main topics. The economy took up much of the first-day conversations. Election rules and voting processes created heated debates among participants. Peace and security concerns filled the second-day agenda. Everyone shared ideas about keeping communities safe during campaign season.
Committee members called the conference a major...
The Constitutional Court threw out the Constituency Development Fund and Water Resource Fund. Three judges said the 2022 law breaks the Constitution. They found that lawmakers cannot run these money programs. The court removed all voting powers from Members of Parliament. This action protects the separation of government branches.
Judges said MPs must stop managing development projects immediately. The lawmakers can no longer pick which projects receive funding, and cannot watch over how communities spend the money. Legal experts praised the court decision across the country. Angela Kunda called the ruling a victory for constitutional balance.
Parliament members had voting rights on local councils before this ruling. The court said...
The Constitutional Court threw out the Constituency Development Fund and Water Resource Fund. Three judges said the 2022 law breaks the Constitution. They found that lawmakers cannot run these money programs. The court removed all voting powers from Members of Parliament. This action protects the separation of government branches.
Judges said MPs must stop managing development projects immediately. The lawmakers can no longer pick which projects receive funding and cannot watch over how communities spend the money. Legal experts praised the court decision across the country. Angela Kunda called the ruling a victory for constitutional balance.
Parliament members had voting rights on local councils before this ruling. The court said...
Three men faced arrest Saturday after police found them with 14 drums of fuel at the Sengabay boat yard. Each drum held 200 litres of petrol. Community members tipped off officers about suspicious activity around 4:30 PM. The suspects were loading the containers into a boat. Police believe they planned to smuggle the fuel across the lake to Mozambique.
Fatsani Phiri turns 43 next month and lives at Dalamkuanda village. Madalitso Dzindiwo is 31 years old and from the same area. Amidu Sipolo reaches 40 this year and calls the village home. All three men reside under Traditional Authority Maganga. Sub-Inspector Rebecca Ndiwate serves as the Salima Police spokesperson.
Officers discovered the trio lacked proper permits for the petroleum...
Chinsisi Maonga scored a last-minute free kick to save Silver Strikers from defeat against Mighty Wanderers. The match ended 1-1 at Kamuzu Stadium after a thrilling finish. Wanderers looked set for victory when Blessings Mwalilino found the net during the 90th minute. Maonga struck back just two minutes later with a curling free kick. The dramatic finish denied the Wanderers three crucial points against Peter Mgangira's team.
The first half belonged entirely to the Nomads, who controlled most of the action. Silver Strikers struggled to create chances and appeared flat throughout the opening period. The second half brought a different story as both teams found their rhythm. Neither side could break the deadlock until the final moments...
Police recorded 26 people who died from drowning across Oshana Region during the first five months of 2025. Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria told reporters that February and March saw the most deaths, with 16 victims. The ages of those who drowned ranged from six years old to 65 years old. Most deaths happened during these two months when water activities increased. Sakaria spoke with Nampa reporters about the rising number of water-related fatalities.
Mukelebai Herre Nasikambo became the latest victim when he drowned Saturday at a man-made dam near Oshakati. The 29-year-old man worked as a domestic helper at Onawa village with his girlfriend. He came from Katima Mulilo, located far away from where the accident happened. The...
Rosatom showed advanced nuclear power systems at the major African energy conference during May. The Russian state company brought floating reactors and uranium mining technology to Cape Town between May 20 and 22. Government officials from South Africa, Ghana, Tanzania, and Kenya attended the three-day event. Energy company leaders across Africa visited the Russian display booth. The Enlit Africa 2025 conference featured the latest power generation equipment.
Russian experts demonstrated floating nuclear plants that work on water near coastlines. The RITM-200 reactor model attracted many visitors who wanted to learn about small nuclear systems. Company representatives explained how uranium extraction works through underground drilling...
Katima Mulilo welcomed 44 local government teams for the 14th annual sports competition on Monday. Officials from Namibian councils compete in soccer, netball, volleyball, marathon, tug-of-war, darts, pool, and track events. The week-long games bring together representatives from all 57 local authorities under the theme Enhancing Wellness Through Physical Activities. Mayor John Ntemwa opened the ceremony at the local sports complex. Nalasra organizes these annual competitions to build stronger connections between different councils.
Ntemwa explained that the games create more than just athletic competition between teams. The mayor said these events build unity, teamwork, and shared growth among local government workers. According to...
Government lawmakers want taxpayers to help local councils prepare land for new homes. The transport committee believes cheaper development costs will help poor families find places to live. Officials should keep control of land developed under flexible tenure laws instead of selling it to residents. People would gain rights to use the property without becoming full owners. This approach protects low-income communities from losing their homes.
The committee asked ministers to create shared ownership programs for urban residents who need affordable housing. Partnership deals between the government and private companies could open more land for marginalized groups. A new National Land Agency should handle all land management and...
