MADAGASCAR – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to deliver her first address at the 45th SADC Summit in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on Sunday. The summit, held under the theme ‘Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC’, will bring together regional leaders to discuss industrial growth, modern farming and clean energy for sustainable...
The increase in suicide cases has sparked growing concern, with many discussions highlighting mental health challenges as a significant contributing factor. While much attention has been given to personal struggles, one area often overlooked is how workplace environments, particularly leadership styles and work culture, can influence an individual’s mental health. This issue often goes unnoticed,...
Since the passing of Dr Zedekiah Joseph Tjitana Ngavirue, the former special envoy on the Ovaherero-Nama genocide, on 24 June 2021, this important responsibility has not yet been officially reassigned to anyone else. Efficiency, justice An envoy is a temporary high-level special representative or diplomat who carries out an assignment by advising and advocating for...
Across Namibia, rural-urban migration has become one of the most noticeable changes in our social and economic landscape. From small villages in the far north to remote settlements in the deep south, families are gradually breaking apart as working-age adults move to towns seeking jobs, better schools and healthcare. Those left behind often face a...
From 20 to 22 August 2025, the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) will be held in Yokohama City, Japan. Building on the longstanding partnership between Africa and Japan, this conference, under the theme ‘Co-Create Innovative Solutions with Africa’, will be attended by Prime Minister Dr Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare, who will lead the...
If managed well, Namibia’s hydrocarbon resources can be key enablers for industrialisation, infrastructure growth, skills development and poverty eradication both domestically and regionally. These were the remarks of Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Natangwe Ithete at the third edition of the Namibia Oil & Gas Conference in Windhoek this week. The conference ends today. ...
Petroleum Training and Education Fund (Petrofund) and FirstRand Namibia, through its subsidiary Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), have entered a N$1 million, two-year partnership aimed at training and upskilling Namibians in the petroleum industry. The signing ceremony took place at the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference in Windhoek on Wednesday. It was officiated by PetroDund CEO...
Standard Bank Namibia yesterday hosted its second annual Anti-Financial Crime Conference, convening top minds from government, finance, technology, and civil society to confront the rising tide of financial crime in Southern Africa. Held under the theme “Combating Financial Crime in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Geopolitical Unrest,” the conference spotlighted the urgent need for ethical innovation, cross-sector...
WALVIS BAY – Police brutality and the use of excessive force in holding cells are once again under scrutiny after a trial-awaiting inmate was allegedly assaulted by officers during a routine cell search. He was allegedly denied urgent medical attention after the attack. Michael Awaseb, who also made a court appearance on a murder charge...
Lahja Nashuuta The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has urged voters to use the official objection period to report irregularities around nominations of candidates, especially those seeking election in constituencies where they do not reside. The objection period should also be used to report any irregularities around voter registration. The Electoral Act requires that a...