ONGWEDIVA- The Omukwaniilwa of the Ondonga Traditional Authority, Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo, has expressed concern over the rise in violent incidents involving mentally ill individuals. He attributed much of the problem to parents who have failed to educate their children about cultural values and norms. The King emphasised that many young people today suffer from mental...
1. Namibia and Botswana memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Cooperation on Energy Resources Cabinet took note and approved the proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Namibia and Botswana on cooperation in the field of energy resources. Cabinet authorised the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy to sign the MOU with his...
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has awarded a N$4.9 million tender to print ballot papers for the country’s regional councils and local authorities’ elections to South African-based company Uniprint Global. The elections, slated for 26 November 2025, will see Uniprint Global print and deliver a total of 1,817,100 ballot papers for regional councils’ elections...
Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi has disclosed that over 1 500 vehicles operating without proper licences and documents have been blocked from the Yango ride-hailing platform. Speaking during the unveiling of new members of the country’s Transportation Commission on Monday, Nekundi said the suspension of operating licences and documents is part of a broader...
The Namibia Housing Enterprise (NHE) has rolled out its Informal Settlement Upgrading Project (ISUP) to Kalkfeld in the Otjozondjupa region, where 93 houses will be constructed under the initiative. During a groundbreaking ceremony marking the handing over of the site to a contractor yesterday, the NHE reaffirmed its commitment to provide affordable houses to Namibians...
Hilma Nalupe At the beginning of September 2025, nine final-year law students from the University of Namibia (Unam), operating under the name Firm Aristotle, donated a CCTV camera to Tobias Hainyeko Primary School in Katutura. This was part of their Legal Aid community impact project. The initiative forms part of the Faculty of Law’s community...
Olsen Siyunda When gender-based violence steals a mother’s life, it also steals a child’s world. What remains is a haunting silence, a silence so heavy it follows the child into every corner of their life. In Namibia, this silence is growing, yet few dare to listen. These children are not only left behind, but they...
Monika Amunyela Young professionals in Namibia’s diplomatic and international relations circles gathered for the inaugural Young Diplomats in Namibia Meet and Greet, held at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre in Windhoek recently. The event marked a milestone for a growing network that aims to connect early-career diplomats, attachés, interns and aspiring professionals passionate about global affairs....
Monika Amunyela CcHUB hosted its first-ever Tech & Society Week in Windhoek, themed ‘How ready is Namibia for the digital future?’ The three-day event took place at the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and CcHUB Namibia. ‘ It brought together innovators, digital rights advocates, policymakers and civil society groups to explore the intersection of...
ONGWEDIVA – Omukwaniilwa welelo laNdonga Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo okwa vela ombedi ovadali molwoikumungu ya ninga ihapu yovanyasha ve na oudu wopamadilaadilo eshi tava dipaa nokumonifa ovanhu oiponga. Okwa yelifa ta ti ovanyasha vopaife otava vele oudu wopamadilaadilo shaashi va fingwa molwaashi tava longifa oupule, okuvaka po omaliko ovanhu, osho yo okukala inava fimaneka oinima yomapata...