The longest-serving Ombudsman and legal expert John Walters is thrilled to witness the motivation of the Ombudsman Bill in Parliament, which seeks to grant autonomy to the office. It is a legislative reform he had fought for in over 17 years while leading that institution. “That was the most wonderful news I have heard in...
The United Nations over the weekend held a commemorative event to pay tribute to Founding President Sam Nujoma, calling him a liberator who advocated and worked for global peace. UN General Assembly president Philemon Yang said they are mourning and celebrating the extraordinary life of Nujoma, expressing condolences and sympathy to his family and Namibia....
KEETMANSHOOP – //Kharas regional governor Aletha Frederick said all gears are oiled in preparation for receiving the remains of the Founding Father Sam Nujoma tomorrow. Keetmanshoop is the last stop for the regional memorial services in honour of Nujoma. Each region provided an opportunity for local communities to view the remains, which will be laying...
Lahja Nashuuta Media Ombudsman John Nakuta has blasted the local media for inadequate and poor coverage of the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections in November. The recent Media Elections Monitoring report shows that media outlets were largely reactive, responding to invitations rather than proactively informing the public about election-related issues. While the report highlights...
Iuze Mukube A 45-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his then 39-year-old girlfriend Patricia Hochobes to death with a pair of scissors, has been convicted of murder. The ruling was delivered last Friday by Judge Claudia Claasen, with the sentencing reserved for 20 March 2025. Rodney Afrikaner was found guilty of murder, read with the...
KEETMANSHOOP – Two women who were arrested after they were allegedly found in possession of drugs worth over N$100 000, were denied bail in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Christina Witbooi, 42, and 21-year-old Claire-Mart Rooi made their first court appearance before Magistrate Unchen Konjore, who postponed their case to 28 April for further...
KEETMANSHOOP – Religious leaders from different denominations held a memorial service in honour of Founding President Sam Nujoma last week in Keetmanshoop. In his contribution, pastor Anton Losper described Nujoma as a selfless man who dedicated most of his life to rescuing Namibians from colonial oppression. “Our founding president left behind his family and friends....
WALVIS BAY – A Namibian and his Angolan partners have constructed a N$58 million training centre aimed at equipping locals with much-needed skills in the oil and gas sector. Walvis Bay-based professional rigger Absalom Fillipus and his Angolan partners Alberto Fiquerida and Augusto Kimbamba’s training academy – Operatec Maritime and Industrial Training College – is...
WALVIS BAY – Founding President Sam Nujoma envisioned the Port of Walvis Bay as a vital gateway, not only for Namibia, but for the entire Southern African region. This was highlighted by Namibia Ports Authority (Namport) CEO Andrew Kanime in a memorial tribute held in Nujoma’s honour on Friday. Nujoma’s unwavering commitment to regional integration...
KATIMA MULILO – With deep humility and a strong sense of patriotism, the community of Zambezi gathered in large numbers on Sunday to honour the life and legacy of Founding President Sam Nujoma. Nujoma died on 8 February 2025 at the age of 95 at a hospital in Windhoek. Over the weekend, Zambezi held a...