Sintana Energy, a public Canadian oil and gas exploration company focusing on Africa and South America, is preparing to commence a four-well drilling programme targeting the Mopane complex in the Orange Basin off the Namibian coast. Sintana’s drilling campaign, which follows earlier oil discoveries in the vicinity, will investigate developing the oil and gas resources on...
Heather Erdmann The National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) was packed to the rafters, with the young and old celebrating the Nam-Indonesian culture on Thursday evening. The show promised and met everyone’s expectations. Within the Land of the Brave, the audience was taken across the globe with song and dance by Indonesian artists and it was...
After a previous stint that resulted in him getting arrested due to non-compliance and not having the right documentation to perform in Namibia, Zambian songwriter, music producer and singer Yo Maps returned once again to the Land of the Brave to perform. He performed at Walvis Bay’s SteakHouse before coming back to Windhoek to fill...
Namibia’s active participation at this year’s United Nations General Assembly and Summit of the Future highlighted the country’s role on the global stage. From the High-Level Panel Discussion on “Empowering the Youth for a Sustainable Future”, to Namibia co-hosting the Summit of the Future alongside Germany, and President Nangolo Mbumba delivering his maiden and final...
In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, offering enormous opportunities for learning, connection and entertainment. For children, the digital world opens doors to endless possibilities, from educational resources to social interactions. However, with these opportunities come significant risks. As children spend more time online, they become...
OSHAKATI – A 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her uncles aged 28 and 36 at Iilambo village in the Okahao constituency of Omusati region. The Namibian Police Force ‘sregional commander for Omusati, Commissioner Ismael Basson, told Nampa on Saturday the alleged incident took place on a number of occasions at unknown dates this year....
LÜDERITZ – Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) vice chancellor Erold Naomab says the institution continues to progressively shape Namibia’s workforce. This, he said, is being done through the academia by equipping students with requisite industry skills and knowledge. He added that through collaboration between universities, industriy, and communities, they had ensured that Namibia...
Loide Jason Victoria Immanuel OPUWO/ENDOLA – Blue, red and green filled the spaces at the Opuwo Open Market in the Kunene region on Saturday as Swapo hosted its star rally there. Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was the keynote speaker after she had addressed young people at the town the night before. Meanwhile, at Endola...
John MuyambaEdward Mumbuu RUNDU – Landless People’s Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi chose Rundu to launch the party’s manifesto to remind the Kavango community of their dominance at the ballot box. He reminded Namibians that only a disciplined political formation like the LPM, with the right leadership and analytical understanding and respect for society, can deliver...
Iuze Mukube In a dramatic turn of events, the Republican Party’s vice president and secretary general have taken their grievances to court, claiming they were unceremoniously expelled from the party’s executive meeting without any misconduct. This was further escalated as George Smieer and Marcus Serafie were allegedly removed from the nominee list for the National...