The brownish-yellow shirts men assembled under an umbrella-shaped tree. Here, a crowd of white-bearded men quarrelled, while the wind flogged the barbed-thorn branches on their baldheads. Between the thorny branches, bee-eaters protested that the meeting was irritating the chicks. Even the cup-shaped nests swayed in the wind, dizzying the temperamental men. Instantly, a woodpecker landed...
Abel Siseho Mubita, who killed two birds with one stone by graduating from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) last year while employed at the institution as a security guard, is hopeful he will get an opportunity to use his qualification. The 31-year-old’s sheer determination to obtain a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice...
HANGZHOU – Chinese start-up DeepSeek, which has sparked panic on Wall Street with its powerful new chatbot developed at a fraction of the cost of its competitors, was founded by a hedgefund whizz-kid who believes AI can change the world. Based out of the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou – sometimes known as “China’s Silicon...
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has announced the return of its prestigious Innovation Award after a five-year hiatus, reaffirming a commitment to fostering innovation and economic development. Commenting on the resurgence of the awards, DBN spokesperson Jerome Mutumba revealed that this year’s winning project will receive a funding boost of N$400 000. He highlighted...
The low supply of rental properties in Windhoek is wreaking havoc on the local property market. The low supply is exacerbated by slow land delivery for new residential units, the exorbitant cost of living, and an influx of new inhabitants. A seasoned estate agent said the situation is driving some Windhoek residents to temporarily opt...
OSHAKATI – Collecting scrap material and trading it for cash has become a common practice in many impoverished communities. In northern Namibia, the situation is no different, with many residents here flocking to dumpsites to lay their hands on scrap material. This has become a way of life for those struggling with poverty and unemployment....
Eveline de Klerk Isabel Bento SWAKOPMUND – Erongo governor Neville Andre has called for urgent interventions as water shortages in the region have reached a critical level, with the situation now threatening livelihoods. The prolonged dry spells have led to the deaths of livestock and disrupted food security. “Water scarcity remains one of our most...
Eswatini has stepped up its campaign to secure the position of African Union (AU) Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, the Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment. Leading the effort is Phila Buthelezi, Minister of Labour and Social Security and Special Envoy, who met Namibia’s President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday. The President warmly received Buthelezi and the delegation,...
NKURENKURU – The structures of Simwege Primary School and several houses in Katjinakatji village were destroyed by a severe storm, which was accompanied by heavy rain on Saturday. Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga of the Namibian Police Force confirmed the incident to Nampa on Sunday. It occurred at around 17h00 at the village in the Kavango...
Community activists have handed over a petition to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), demanding urgent action on their long-standing complaints about corruption, mismanagement and fraudulent practices tied to Red Force Debt Management CC. The protestors are from the Katutura Residents Committee, Okahandja Concerned Group and Gobabis Right to Shelter Foundation.The protest, held outside the ACC headquarters...