In Namibia, feminism does not always look like protests, posters or loud debates with random men at shebeens or in a cab. Sometimes, it is a woman choosing not to laugh when her boss makes a “harmless” sexist joke or when her male friends finally say something that reminds her that he is a man...
Hilma Nalupe After years of captivating audiences across continents, internationally acclaimed Namibian musician Riaan Smit has returned to his roots in Swakopmund, where he hopes to inspire the next wave of Namibian talent. Known for his soulful fusion of Afro-Gypsy Blues, Smit has toured the world as the frontman of Crimson House, headlining major festivals...
In most organisations, there are departments that are considered non-negotiable. Legal and finance, for instance, operate with clearly defined standards and a level of seriousness that no one dares question. Contracts go through rigorous legal reviews. Financial reports are audited, undergo compliance checks and are thoroughly scrutinised. The processes are respected because the risk of...
Monika Amunyela After nearly five years of anticipation, the king of summer, Sunny Boy, is finally ready to unveil his long-awaited album, The Kingdom of Yaziza. For the award-winning artist, the road to this release has been nothing but a rollercoaster, a journey filled with setbacks, loss and rebirth. “We worked on this album for...
The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has expressed dissatisfaction with a new global report that ranks the Port of Walvis Bay near the bottom of the list. The 2024 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), recently released by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, ranks Walvis Bay 376th out of 405 ports around the world....
In a bid to relief congestion and bring services closer to people, the Ministry of Works and Transport (MWT) has acquired land in Wanaheda for the construction of new Namibia Traffic Information System (NaTIS) offices. Making the announcement in Parliament on Wednesday, works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi said the new facility has already been...
It is a great sign of progress to see mental health at the centre of both national and political discourse. For those who have been shouting from the rooftops for years, it is a great relief. One may say it may be a little too late considering lives that could have been spared if this...
Two of the country’s most iconic Ma/gaisa groups will be headlining tomorrow night’s Rumble in the City show set to take place at the Zoo Park in the capital. The legendary Raphael and Pele will be facing off with T-Bozz and Staika for what many have been waiting to see in such a long time,...
Otjivike ihi nai okomiti yovaungure vomatwiiro womomaunguriro wOmaraisiro Yapamwe wOhoromende ya Namibia noyehi rOvandoitji mepu rOtjiṱiro Otjindjandja tjo 1904-1908 okuiisira kotjihungiriro tji tja kara po okuza ko 2015 mai sokutja ya haamene. Okusopora nokuserura imbi mbya handa omatwiiro womomaunguriro womaraisiro nga, Ojoint Declaration, ousupi OJD yo 2021. Posi ya ngamba ndji hi ya tuwa momaunguriro....
Ihe ya Seretse Khama, ngwari operesindenda ondenga Otjauana tjaari kutuka mo 1960, Tshekedi Khama, wina wa pwire okurukirwa komurari mOnamibia otjondjozikiro kuye kohambwarakaṋa ndja kara nayo okuvatera Ovaherero okuhandjaura nokutjiukisa ongondjero yokupirura ohuurire yEhi rOvandoitji nokukotora ehi rayo Ovandoitji ndi va punda. Oumune nombepo ndji ya pendurwa i yomakutjururiro wotjivandeke komurari imbwi Ofeld mOtjomuise otjivike...