Isabel Bento SWAKOPMUND – After seven years of existence, the John |Awaseb primary school at Swakopmund has finally introduced its first-ever school anthem. Composed by renowned choral music composer Roger Nautoro, who is also an Arts Extension Officer in the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, the song is a tribute to the legacy of...
On Saturday, the Old Brewers Courtyard changed into a haven of laughter as the Savanna Namibia Comedy Festival made its debut. The event, a celebration of local comedy talent and international humour, delivered a night of pure entertainment. The organisers announced the names of the top four comedians nominated for the awards: Cara the Great,...
In recent years, the political landscape of Southern Africa has undergone a profound transformation, marked by the decline of long-standing liberational movements and the rise of opposition parties. This shift is emblematic of a broader trend towards democratisation and political pluralism across the region. Countries like South Africa, Zambia and Botswana are at the forefront...
LÜDERITZ – The mayor of Lüderitz, Phil Balhao, on Friday commended the Wesco Group saying it was contributing to healthier ecosystems and a sustainable future, particularly for the fishing industry where preserving marine resources is vital. Speaking at the inauguration of the Wesco Group’s depot expansion, he said with the expanded depot, Lüderitz is poised...
A National Unity Democratic Organisation breakaway faction led by Barry Rukoro last week issued a rallying call for Namibians to unite for a better future. Joined by Swanu president Evalistus Kaaronda at a coalition rally held in Gam in the Otjozondjupa region, he emphasised the painful history as many Namibians still carry the legacy of land...
Four children died and 188 people have been admitted to medical facilities in the Hardap region due to malnutrition. These admissions include 109 cases of malnutrition recorded in Rehoboth, 62 in Mariental and 17 in Aranos between January and August 2024. The scary statistics were highlighted in a recent disaster risk management report for the...
KATIMA MULILO – Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has hit back at naysayers who claim she has achieved nothing in the past 34 years that she has been in government. She asked those holding this view to revisit her track record at each of the portfolios she has held in government, as her work speaks...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Paheja Siririka President Nangolo Mbumba has applauded the conduct of Botswana’s recent parliamentary elections, which saw the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) conceding power to the opposition, Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC). BDP’s 58-year rule ended last Friday when the Independent Electoral Commission tallied the results, with the opposition UDC securing 31 out...
WALVIS BAY – Official opposition leader McHenry Venaani said Southern Africa is on the brink of a major political transformation, spurred by rising unemployment rates across the region. Addressing a crowd at his party’s star rally at the Kuisebmond Stadium on Saturday, he said the rising unemployment figures are one of the key reasons the...
Chelva Wells The Rehoboth Town Council (RTC) has written off N$26 million related to the alienation scheme for 609 houses and erven in Block E. The debt write-off addresses long-standing arrears under the alienation scheme, which had delayed property ownership for affected residents. RTC spokesperson Desire Pieters shared this during an information-sharing session at the...