Paratus Botswana, a leading telecommunications and network services provider, has commenced work on lighting a new fibre route, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Highway, which will connect Gaborone in Botswana, through Zimbabwe, to Livingstone in Zambia. The first section in Botswana, which runs from Gaborone to Plumtree, spans approximately 500 kilometres. It is scheduled...
In a strategic move for the burgeoning domestic oil and gas industry, Cabinet recently approved the National Upstream Local Content Policy. The policy is set to play a crucial role in reducing Namibia’s dependence on foreign expertise by focusing on the development of local capacity. Aimed at strengthening economic sovereignty and empowering Namibians within the...
The country is putting more effort each year into combating gender-based violence (GBV) by introducing various approaches to arrest the issue. However, it is sad to learn that addressing GBV is made difficult by numerous men who have a resistant mentality, which is extremely weakening the effectiveness of the approaches needed to end GBV. Currently,...
Namibians are living in interesting times politically. The Electoral Commission of Namibia announced official Presidential and National Assembly election results that marked the start of a new era in the country’s body politics. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (NNN) won the presidential seat with 57.31%, making her the first democratically elected female president for the Republic of Namibia. ...
Born into a family that supported the liberation struggle, my patriotism and commitment to Namibia’s future run deep. But today, I question whether these values are misplaced. What future does Namibia hold for my children, fourth-generation Namibians, in a country fraught with systemic challenges? Since independence, Namibia has boasted immense natural wealth and opportunities. Yet,...
MOST opposition parties fielded a candidate in the presidential election, each wasting their time and money, wishfully thinking that they have a chance to emerge victorious. Most, for whatever reasons, completely ignored the signs of reality that they did not have the necessary mass appeal to go to State House. The smart thing they could...
As President-Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah prepares to ascend to the highest office in the land, the air of anticipation surrounding what her Cabinet will look like has gone into overdrive. However, the seasoned politician and diplomat has played her cards close to the chest. The of interest that has gripped many within the inner circles of...
Rudolf Gaiseb After 20 years in political wilderness and being ridiculed by many, National Democratic Party president Martin Lukato is finally headed to the National Assembly. This is after the NDP secured one seat during the National Assembly elections last month, after years of roaming Namibian streets, mostly on foot, village to village and from...
OKAKARARA – While admitting that elections naturally come with unpredictable outcomes and frenzied emotions that sometimes divide society, two prominent Swapo veterans have cautioned Namibians against being divided by this year’s election results. Speaking at Okakarara recently, two Swapo stalwarts Rahii Ua-Kahimise and Catch Visisiro, said Namibia has made significant strides over the past 34...
ONGWEDIVA – Swapo deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga has called on opposition parties to accept defeat instead of crying foul over the election outcome. He said the just-concluded presidential and National Assembly elections were free and fair, and a reflection of the wishes and aspirations of Namibian voters. “Every election, the opposition parties cry for...