OKAPEMBAMBU – Isolated, forgotten and grieving – this is the state of affairs at Okapembambu village. Here, residents say they have given up hope of any improvement in their way of living. For many here, faith is the only thing keeping them alive. The distance to Okapembambu is bumpy and hard, both literally and figuratively. ...
An article in The Namibian newspaper on Tuesday, 29 July 2025, reports that the United States of America’s (USA or US) military has raised concern over “jihadist groups” and “drug cartels” near Namibia’s borders, following high-level talks with the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, which have increased tensions. This issue apparently involves establishing an...
I write with deep concern about the growing misuse of “suspensions and pending investigations” in our parastatals, municipalities, and town councils. These extended suspensions, sometimes lasting months or even years, are draining public funds, paralysing institutions, and psychologically damaging individuals who have stood firm against corruption. While Fillemon Nakashole at Nored remains suspended and receives...
The Bankers Association of Namibia (BAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive education and skills development by donating N$100 000 to the University of Namibia (UNAM). The donation was made at the second annual chancellor’s charity gala dinner on Friday at the Windhoek Country Club Resort. The event was hosted by the University of Namibia Foundation under...
The Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter, traditionally a cornerstone of Namibia’s industrial mining capacity, is currently undergoing a critical realignment. It is in the process of committing N$2 billion for the development of a multi-metal recycling project. Industry insiders consider this a bold move for Sinomine to focus on polymetallic recovery. The new recycling plant aims to...
Hendrina Lazarus (44) sits at her sewing machine in the bright, clean workspace of the Katutura Incubator Centre, surrounded by fabric, sketches and the soft hum of industry. A far cry from where she began her tailoring journey. In 2015, faced with unemployment and three children to feed, Lazarus began renting space in a shack...
Taimi Haihambo Ovadali vounona hava fikola poSackaria Shikudule Combined School moshitukulwa shaHangwena ova tungila ovanafikola omuhandjo oo tau dulu okuidilila ovanafikola veli 100 poshikando. Ovadali ova lombwela Kundana kutya elalakano lokueta po omuhandjo, oku fya oshisho kutya ounona vavo ove li metonatelo lofikola vo otava di popepi nofikola no itava kala nomainda oo tae va...
Taimi Haihambo Ehangano loRoads Authority opamwe nehangano lapewa oshinakuwanifa sho kumanifa opate ya Engoyi-Omuntele vati ove li pokuya momeva mapyu shaashi itava wanifapo oilonga yavo pefimbo. Edi oda popiwa kominista yee pate noilonga Veiko Nekundi, eshi eva mbadukila kopate oyo, inaveshi teelala oshivike shadja ko. Opate oyo, oi li moshitukulwa shaShikoto. “Konima ashike yee mwedi...
Omupopiliko wopolifi omupedu komufala Kauna Shikwambi okwa ti omunhu ngeenge a ninga eindilo lomanyala opolifi ina pumbwa a ka tale omanyala aye keembelewa dakula koWindhoek. Okwa yelifa ya ta ti ovanhu nava kale tava ka tala omanyala avo koitaashi yopolifi oku va ningila omaindilo omanyala. Edi Shikwambi okwe di popya momukandapitifi oo wa pita Etitano...
Auleria Wakudumo Opolifi moshitukulwa shaHangwena oya tula moipandeko omuhongwapangi weedula 26 eshi vati a ekela kokandjuwo okaana keemwedi tadi tengenekwa dili pu hamano. Oshiningwanima eshi osha ningwa Etitano lwopo 03h00 youfiku lwaapo momukunda Engela mOhangwena. Edi oda kolekwa komupopiliko wopolifi Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi. Otaku hokololwa vati omuhongwapangi ou a ekela omonakadona woivike 28 komututu...