KATIMA MULILO – Kasamulaho alilimo zakupumbama, maikuto atukuluho yasikiliti sa Caprivi sapili, ili sikiliti sa Zambezi cwale, natumukile Labulalu kasamulaho kopano yehanisizwe ya United Democratic Party (UDP) necauzi mwa Katima Mulilo. UDP ibonahala kubifa, ilaela kuli ibata kuikemela nikuli bababona zasilelezo mwanaha Namibia balundulwe mwa sikiliti. Kucaula nekupumbuzi misunga mwahala sikwata sa bakwenuheli ba Caprivi ni...
ExxonMobil renews commitment to STEM
The ExxonMobil Foundation, the primary philanthropic arm of Exxon Mobil Corporation in the United States, has renewed its agreement with Junior Achievement (JA) Africa for the second year of the ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa competition with an increased grant of US$385 000 (aout N$6.8 million). The programme aims to equip approximately 3 000 students across...
Global auto sector reels from rare earth restrictions
TOKYO – The global auto industry has been rocked by China’s decision to restrict exports of rare earth magnets that are crucial to making vehicles. With a near monopoly on the output of rare earth elements, Beijing is using them as a key weapon in its trade war with Washington. China accounts for more than...
BIPA relocates head office for enhanced client experience
The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (Bipa) will soon move its head office in Windhoek to a new home. From 1 July 2025, Bipa will be operating from 172 Jan Jonker Road, Ausspanplatz, the former SME Bank building, in a move that signals a bold step forward in how the authority serves clients and the...
Central bank, Unam invest in intellectual infrastructure …extend strategy to advance research and national development
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the University of Namibia (Unam) have renewed their focus on joint research that directly engages domestic developmental challenges. In a renewed Research Cooperation Agreement signed last week, the two national institutions aligned their academic and research cooperation with national policy frameworks including Vision 2030 and the National Development Plans,...
Thrilling night as Savanna Comedy Hour show delivers
The popular Savanna Comedy Hour show was on Friday held at Nico’s Pub and Grill in Windhoek, themed ‘We Dyed for This Kountry’. The comedy night attracted various prominent figures such as activist Michael Amushelelo, veteran comedian Neville Basson and musician Ms Gideon. The Savanna Comedy Hour started in 2021 at Vinyls. It has since...
Lukato distances NDP from ‘Caprivi agenda’
Michael Liswaniso KATIMA MULILO – The president of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Martin Lukato Lukato has distanced his party from the United Democratic Party’s (UDP) Caprivi Strip self-determination agenda. In a strongly worded social media post on Friday, Lukato, who comes from Makanga in the Zambezi region, stressed that NDP and UDP are two...
‘Reform archaic dagga laws’ …as push for legalisation continues
Lahja Nashuuta Four Namibian cannabis advocacy groups have jointly submitted a legal and human rights-based request for the urgent reform of cannabis laws in the country. They are Cannabis and Hemp Association of Namibia (CHAN), Ganja Users of Namibia (GUN), Medical Marijuana Association of Namibia (MMAN) and the Rastafari United Front (RUF). The request was...
‘Students allergic to uneconomic mother tongue’
Lahja Nashuuta A perception that specialising in indigenous languages lacks economic value has been engrained into the minds of most students. This is one of the key reasons why students shun indigenous languages when pursuing careers in the education profession. This was said by Cynthy Haihambo-Ya-Otto, an associate professor in the Department of Applied Education...
Africa mourns Zambia’s Lungu
Namibia and Africa at large are mourning the passing of former Zambian president Edgar Chagwa Lungu. He is a leader remembered not only for his service to his nation but also for upholding the enduring bonds of togetherness between Zambia and Namibia. In a heartfelt message, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reflected on Zambia’s historic role in...