The African Development Bank Group has taken a significant step forward in its fight against corruption and financial crime by signing a Letter of Intent with the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) last week. The bank group is the first multilateral development bank to establish such a collaboration with Interpol. The Letter of Intent was...
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has confirmed approval of a regulatory framework for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, marking a step towards sustainable transportation in the country. The framework, which was approved by the ECB in August 2024, provides comprehensive guidelines for the installation and regulation of EV charging stations, addressing public queries about the...
Rudolf Gaiseb A local digital firm, Facilit8 Namibia, has warned that Namibia’s data infrastructure is increasingly becoming vulnerable to cyber-attacks, and the trend is worrying. This was said by Facilit8 owner and technology specialist, Nrupesh Soni. He highlighted recent incidents at Paratus Namibia and Telecom Namibia, saying they revealed concerning underlying issues of cybersecurity readiness and resilience. “Namibia’s...
Namibia’s past is a painful story of division, oppression, and suffering. Under the apartheid regime, blacks and whites were kept apart, not by choice but by force. People were turned against each other, tribal lines were deepened, and hatred was sown like seeds in the wind. Black Namibians lived under a system that denied them...
It is with profound respect and deep sorrow that we bid farewell to Dr. Sam Nujoma, the Founding Father of the Namibian nation and its first president, who passed away on 8 February 2025. Born on 12 May 1929, Dr. Nujoma lived a life of extraordinary dedication, courage and vision, leaving an indelible mark on...
We stand in deep reverence and gratitude, as we pay tribute to a remarkable son of Africa—His Excellency Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, the Founding President of the Republic of Namibia and the father of our nation. Dr. Nujoma’s life is a story of unwavering courage, selfless sacrifice, and unshakeable love for his people. From humble...
RUNDU – Late Founding President Sam Nujoma was one of the rare individuals who came to earth with exceptional gifts and talents, academic Joseph Diescho asserted. “In the providence of God, there are people who come to earth with rare gifts and talents, and one of them, for our purposes in Namibia, is Tatekulu Shafiishuna...
Andreas Thomas For decades, they worked behind the scenes, ensuring that meals were prepared, tables were set and a sense of home was created, even in the most difficult times. Now, as Namibia prepares to bid farewell to its Founding President Sam Nujoma, three women who once cooked for him – both in exile and...
Auleria Wakudumo Several individuals named after late Founding President Sam Nujoma have expressed their commitment to uphold and preserve his legacy. They expressed great pride in bearing the name of a legendary figure who fought for Namibia’s independence. Sam Shafiishuna Haimbodi, a grade 10 learner at Maurits Devenish Private School in Ongwediva, said he felt...
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has dismissed claims by a local newspaper that European tourists are cancelling trips to Namibia because of the introduction of new visa regulations and a malfunctioning E-visa portal. In a statement last Thursday, the ministry slammed these allegations, clarifying that the E-visa for visa-on-arrival has not...