The Mining Expo & Conference, Namibia’s premier mining industry event, will return to the Windhoek Showgrounds from 5 to 7 August 2025, with the country’s extractive sector. Sponsored by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), the flagship event has been expanded to three full days in response to overwhelming demand from exhibitors, investors, and industry stakeholders. The...
Sharing the stage with people he has only ever watched on Netflix, Amazon and YouTube felt surreal, reminding him that he deserves to be on such a platform, that he is doing well, and with patience, hard work, and dedication to the craft, anything is possible, said comedian Aloys ‘Axarob’ Murorua. Axarob believes such an...
WALVIS BAY – Africa may have won the battle for political freedom, but it is still struggling with economic liberation, largely due to its continued defence of artificial borders that promote competition instead of unity among African countries. National Assembly Deputy Speaker Phillipus Katamelo, said this when he addressed participants during the Namibia Parliamentary Green...
Auleria Wakudumo Tuutileni Miika, a 48-year-old former employee of Henning Crushers, has denied all five charges against him during his formal bail application in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court last week. The charges include the alleged murder of his former manager, John Myberg, attempted murder, theft, unlawful discharge of a firearm and assault by threat. Miika,...
RUNDU – An elderly couple were on Friday hacked to death with an axe by their 27-year-old grandson on allegations of witchcraft. The deceased, Maria Kakove Mukuve (84) and Hamukwaya Clemens (79), both Namibians, died on the spot. The suspect was arrested and is due to appear in court facing two charges of murder read...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibian Police Force topped the public service awards (PSAs) hosted by the Namibian Institute of Public Administration and Management (Nipam) on Friday. The first-ever PSAs were hosted to recognise and celebrate public sector institutions that have invested significantly in the capacity building and development of their employees during the 2024/2025 financial year...
Taimi Haihambo EENHANA – The newly appointed governor of Ohangwena region, the youthful Kadiva Hamutumwa, said she is stepping into the role with a clear mind and a full understanding of her responsibilities. Speaking at the official handover ceremony from outgoing governor Sebastian Ndeitunga, Hamutumwa affirmed her commitment to the “mission set by President Netumbo...
Namibia is ready to work with China and the international community to fully realise and implement the Global Civilisation Initiative (GCI) with the guarantee that it will bring partners to an inclusive, stable, and peaceful future for citizens, said former president Nangolo Mbumba. The former head of State was speaking at the Global Civilisation Dialogue...
OSHAKATI – In Namibia, WhatsApp groups are created to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for funerals, while the cry of the living often goes unheard. This emerging culture of fancy burials has triggered concern from church leaders and activists, who are calling on Namibians to rethink their priorities and stop misusing their wealth. Reverend...
Every year, thousands of young professionals in Namibia enter the workforce with high hopes and ambitious dreams. For many, that first paycheck represents success, validation, and an opportunity to start living the life they’ve long imagined. Yet, for too many, this is where the downfall begins. Instead of creating financial security, they rush to acquire...