As Namibia continues to mourn the loss of its first president and Founding Father Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Miss Universe 1992 Michelle McLean has opened up about her long-standing partnership with the late leader, sharing heartfelt memories of their work over the years. McLean, who became Namibia’s global ambassador when she won that crown, went on...
India’s new High Commissioner to Namibia, Rahul Shrivastava, says his country has consistently been at the vanguard of support for Namibia, before and after independence in a mutually beneficial relationship that continues to grow in leaps and bounds to this day. Shrivastava hastened to say the enduring relationship between the two countries, founded on solidarity,...
Rudolf Gaiseb Namibia is on course to implement electronic signatures, also known as e-signatures. This means all service providers will have access to citizens’ signatures. Audrin Mathe, the executive director (ED) in the information and communication technology ministry said this during last month’s engagement with the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), the ED said...
Government’s savings strategy has accumulated nearly US$420 million, demonstrating its commitment to managing its Eurobond obligations due on 29 October 2025. Bank of Namibia governor Johannes !Gawaxab was this week confident the country will not default on this bond, as it is on the right track to meet all debt repayment obligations. “We said come...
With deep sorrow, yet profound gratitude, Namibia bids farewell to a giant of history, the Founding President of the Republic of Namibia, Father of the Namibian Nation, and an indomitable liberation icon, Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma. The passing of Namibia’s founding president and revered anti-apartheid icon marks the end of an era, not just for...
Culture is not in the blood. It is not something fixed that gets passed down generations. Culture is shaped by history, geography, and shared experiences. This is why the San, with their deep knowledge of Namibia’s arid terrain, would struggle to survive in the tundra of Siberia. It is why an Oshiwambo-speaking Namibian, though linked...
Experiencing heartbreak and betrayal in relationships has deeply affected many individuals in Namibia and beyond. The emotional wounds from failed romance and deep betrayal feel overwhelming, with the pain, anger, and grief seeming endless. This often results in feelings of sadness, depression, and a range of physical symptoms. Suppressing these emotions prolongs the suffering, and...
The pension arrangements for Namibian Members of Parliament (MPs) and other office bearers are governed by the Members of Parliament and Other Office-Bearers Pension Fund Act 20 of 1999, a framework distinct from general pension schemes in the country. This legislation sets it apart from other pension funds as it was specifically established by an...
WALVIS BAY— Namibia’s fishing industry continues to pocket millions from by-catches while the government only gets a fraction of the revenue, a report has unearthed. In 2023, the total landed value of by-catches stood at a staggering N$428 million. Of this, only 15%— approximately N$64 million— ended in the State’s coffers. The bulk of the...
Maggy Thomas CHARLES HILL – Nampa in 2010 sat down with Ludwig Stanley, the man credited with helping Founding President Sam Nujoma flee into neighbouring Botswana at the height of the struggle for liberation. This is his story. For the most part of their journey to the Botswana border, there was silence between the two...