OSHANA – Kakukutu kopolifi Inspector General Joseph Shikongo okwa yelayela moilonga ovapolifi 52 oshivike sha dja ko koshitukulwa shaShana nOhangwena. Ovapolifi 34 ova dja moshitukulwa shaShana omanga ovapolifi 18 ova dja koshitukulwa shaHangwena nova pewa eenghatu da yooloka. Shikongo okwa ti ombelewa yaye otai twikile okuyelayela ovapolifi tava longo nelitulemo nosho yo okuyakula nawa oshiwana...
Short Story – The poacher poached
Rino was born under a sunburned tree. Seconds later, the shadows journeyed under the trees, and a single-horn rhino showed up at the borehole. As a tot, he hunted grey pigeons with catapults, while nana tickled his upward-pointed nose. On his fourth birthday, he strangled a day-old calf suckling his cotton nappy. Later, Rino was...
NUST honours top students … Embula recognised for excellence in Applied Mathematics
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) last week recognised outstanding academic performers, presenting 145 merit awards and 45 performance awards to top achievers who excelled in their respective fields during the 2024 academic year. The awards’ ceremony was held under the theme “Timeless Prestige: A Night of Eminence.” Among the top students was...
Empowering youth, safeguarding elections: AU training in Rabat
Youth activist Jessica Uiras says taking part in the fourth edition of the Specialised Training for African Union Election Observers was a powerful reminder that the future of democracy in Africa rests firmly in the hands of its citizens, including the youth. She added that this underscored the vital role that young leaders must play, not just...
GreenHydrogen powers opportunity for Namibia’s youth
As Namibia positions itself at the forefront of Africa’s green energy revolution, the rise of GreenHydrogen is not only fueling clean energy ambitions, but creating jobs and unlocking opportunities for Namibian youth. Among those leading the charge is Aina Kauluma, a 27-year-old renewable energy analyst at Daures Green Hydrogen Village, and one of the first...
OpenAI abandons plan to become for-profit company
SAN FRANCISCO – OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Monday said the company behind ChatGPT would continue to be run as a non-profit, as it abandoned a highly-contested plan to turn into a for-profit organisation.The issue had become a serious point of contention for the artificial intelligence trailblazer, with major investors demanding the change to better...
Daures Green Hydrogen boosts initial production
Namibia’s ambitious green hydrogen project in the heart of the Dorob National Park, the Daures Green Hydrogen Village, aims to boost the domestic economy and contribute to the global green fertiliser market by exporting an anticipated 352 000 tonnes of fertiliser by next year. Meanwhile, the project’s hydrogen output has notably increased compared to its...
SAA flies Whk to Jhb three times a day
As of the beginning of this month, South African Airways (SAA) commenced with a third daily flight connecting Johannesburg to Windhoek, up from the two daily flights previously offered. Air Connect Namibia (ACN) welcomed the additional daily flight between Johannesburg and Windhoek to enhance travel options and support the growing demand for regional air travel. ...
O&L certified as Great Place to Work for 25/26
The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has officially been certified as a Great Place to Work (GPTW) for 2025/26. In a statement, the group noted this is a remarkable achievement that stands as a testament to the authentic, caring and passionate spirit which serves as the ethos of the group. Following the completion of the...
Economy still on positive trajectory during Q1 …while volatility from Trump’s tariffs pressurise NAD
The domestic economy maintained a positive growth trajectory during the first quarter of 2025. This was largely supported by strong performance in the mining sector, particularly uranium, gold and zinc as well as notable gains in construction, wholesale and retail trade, communication and tourism. Based on these figures, the central bank expects the domestic economy...









