Linea Dishena At the heart of every functioning democracy lies a strong and well-resourced Legislature. However, this cannot be said of Namibia’s National Assembly, where lawmakers face significant challenges in fulfilling their constitutional mandate. A critical shortage of essential staff, particularly researchers, policy analysts, and legal support, is subtly undermining the institution tasked with enacting...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has thrown her full support behind the transformation of the public service during a key meeting with the Public Service Commission (PSC) at State House yesterday. High up on its agenda was a push for its independence through reforms to ensure the commission itself becomes more independent and better resourced, as outlined...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has entered the free education debate, saying the Namibian government is able to finance free tertiary education. While delivering her maiden State of the Nation Address earlier this year, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah promised to make tertiary education accessible to all, free of charge. She indicated that...
Gold prices climbed to record levels in 2025 as people and governments turn to the precious metal for safety during uncertain times. According to the Monthly Mining report issued by the Chamber of Mines of Namibia, the average price of gold in May 2025 reached US$3 309 per ounce, marking a 39% increase over the...
Union membership is not just a legacy of Namibia’s past—it is a living force for justice, dignity, and economic empowerment today. As Namibia continues to confront inequality, unemployment, and the pressures of a globalised economy, the role of trade unions remains as vital as ever. It can be argued that the foundations of the Namibian...
When you put your foot down on the accelerator of the LDV’s T60 Max double cab, it is quite evident why Namibian consumers are steadily migrating to Chinese automotive brands. You feel an immediate exhilaration as adrenalin rushes through your body in response to the superb performance oozing from the T60 Max’s 2 litre bi-turbo...
Ngoka a li ngoloneya gwoshitopolwa shaHangwena Sabastian Ndeitunga esiku a thigi po iilonga ye okwa ti oshitopolwa osha taalela uupyakadhi wonkalo yokwaa na iilonga, unene mokati kaanyasha. Ngoloneya okwa popi ngaaka mOmaandaaha kEenhana sho kwa li ta laleke oshigwana, sho ethimbo lye miilonga lya thiki pehulilo. Iilonga ye oye ya pehulilo sho kwa li oongoloneya...
Omulumenhu weedula 34 okwa kwatwa po konima eshi vati a lotokela ponhele pa kandomena eetuwa ndele ta vake po omaliko oonakumona oshiponga mwa kwatelwa ongodi. Oshiningwanima osha ningwa Osoondaxa efimbo lomutenya komukunda Ohameva moshitukulwa shaHangwena. Nakuninga oshinima eshi ota holoka momhangulilo yaMangestalata waKongo nena. Omupopiliko wopolifi moshitukulwa shaHangwena Warrant Andreas Nghiyolwa okwa ti moshiponga omo...
ONDANGWA – Minista weedolopa nomayambulepo okomikunda James Sankwasa okwa ti omaulikilo oipindi otaa xumifa komesho eedoolopa notaa eta omayakulo koshiwana. Edi Sankwasa okwe di popya onghela pefimbo kwa li ta patulula pambelewa omaulikilo oipindi aNdangwa. Ovanangeshefa va kula navanini, ovaleli vopapolitika, ounona, ovanyasha novaleli vopamifyuululwakalo ova holoka momwaalu muhapu okufika kepatululo loipindi kOndangwa. Paife ngaha...
Kambangane was patrolling the golden grass when his beady eyes followed some strange tyre-like marks on the ground. The tracks were so deep into the red Kalahari sand, and he rubbed the spiking hair on his arms. He had seen a goat-swallowing snake, but had never came across a snake that could chalk the powdery...