The Namibian National Petroleum Corporation (Namcor) is adamant that Namibia possesses significant untapped oil resources, despite Shell’s reported intention to write down nearly N$7.5 billion (US$400 million) related to an offshore oil discovery in the country. Shell recently announced that the oil and gas resources identified in offshore block PEL39 in Namibia cannot be validated...
The most important issue in a mission is this element of word and action. There are those who think that a mission is primarily about talking but if we take a look at the biblical tradition, we will see that the sharp distinction which we are inclined to draw between word and action is not...
The 27 November 2024 Namibian elections came and went with mixed reactions in many parts of the country and other regional and international quarters. The political election dust has not settled yet, as some political parties have taken the Electoral Commission of Namibia to court. Contrary to this stand, some parties that gained fewer seats...
As the world continues to grapple with rapid and often unpredictable changes in political, economic and environmental spheres, Namibia’s government must adopt a proactive and responsive approach to international relations. The complexity and interdependence of global developments require a reassessment of how Namibia engages with the rest of the world. In this era of global...
By the title, I encourage you not to yawn just yet. I stand in the gap of those who have explored this topic before me. Their perspectives paved the way, and I intend to contribute to the evolving dialogue. Not long ago, the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology (MICT) hosted a summit under the...
With Namibians having participated in a highly contested Presidential and National Assembly election, the masses spoke their wishes by giving the ruling party, Swapo, the vote of confidence. This is another mandate to lead this beautiful country for the next five years. As such, Swapo entered a social contract with the nation based on its...
Namibia has made history. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected the country’s first female president, and she becomes only the second in Africa. The Swapo Party maintained its majority in the National Assembly, followed by the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) in second and Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Party in third. While these achievements mark significant progress,...
Lahja Nashuuta The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has advised parents and guardians who intend to do homeschooling for their children to do thorough research on the practice to ensure it ties in with their needs. The ministry said it is of critical importance that the legitimacy of the parties conducting the homeschooling is...
Lahja Nashuuta Residents of Omitara settlement in Omaheke region are facing critical water shortage, as their taps have run dry, and authorities have attributed this to low water levels in local supply dams. The settlement residents have been struggling with water woes over the past month due to insufficient inflow into the Silt Dam –...
ONGWEDIVA- Hundreds of pupils in the Oshana region are yet to secure places in primary and secondary schools, as the 2025 academic approaches. Education authorities have been working round the clock to accommodate these pupils, despite challenges posed by overcrowded classrooms and limited infrastructure. Scores of desperate parents gathered at various schools yesterday seeking places...