Adolf Kaure A smooth transition characterised the year 2025 as former president Nangolo Mbumba handed over the reins to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in March. Democracy was the key theme throughout the year, with the incumbent’s “business unusual” mantra offering Namibians hope for shared prosperity, social inclusion, and political stability. It is that time of year...
Omumvo 2025, ogwa li gwa holoka iininingwanima ofulundundu, yimwe tayi hokitha osho wo yimwe yi nyanyaleka nokushololitha oshigwana. Kundana momukokomoko gomumvo nguka ka li a thiga emanya lya londa kekwawo mokulopota iiningwanima ya yooloka, nomuyimwe mbyoka ongaashi tayi ngongwa ngeyi: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah a lala oshilongo Namibia okwa mono omupresidente omupe nuumvo, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Okwa langekelwe mesiku...
December is in full swing, and you are already doing the mental maths: new uniform, gifts, groceries, petrol to visit family, and somehow still have enough money left for January. You know what’s coming. The stationery list is already sitting in your school WhatsApp group. By the second week of January, every shop will be...
As the curtain comes down on another demanding year for Namibian sport, local sport pundits Marco Ndlovu, Matthew Haikali, and Isack Hamata have issued a unified call for decisive reforms in 2026, arguing that the sector stands at a critical crossroads between stagnation and sustainable growth. At the heart of their message is a shared...
Limba Mupetami Hilma Nalupe As the curtain falls on the year, the Namibian sporting landscape can reflect on a season marked by both triumphs and disappointments. It was a year that delivered moments of pride and progress, alongside setbacks that exposed lingering challenges within various codes. Some performances and milestones stood out and captured the...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Otumborombonga netball team and Black Heroes FC are aiming to defend the Felix Tjozongoro Okamatapati tournament scheduled for Saturday at Okamatapati Combined School sport field in Otjozondjupa region. The two formidable sides won the prestigious tournament last year. Speaking to New Era Sports, Otumborombonga coach Ngajoo Kavetuna said his netball team is prepared...
In 2025, Namibia’s economy saw significant changes that affected households, businesses, and investors. Inside Business closely followed these developments, focusing on interest rates, inflation, and real-world economic impacts. The Bank of Namibia (BoN) oversees the repo rate, which is used to manage inflation and promote economic growth. In 2025, Namibia’s energy sector is undergoing significant...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Tauno Natangwe Iikela is a public relations (PR) practitioner with over 14 years of experience working in the public sector, both at operational and supervisory levels. He joined the public service early in 2012 and was exposed to it while still a student at the University of Namibia (Unam). As part of his...
As the festive season celebrations unfold, the holiday season does not only bring joy but also an unfortunate increase in gender-based violence (GBV) crimes. Namibia is not excluded. The holidays, traditionally are times of elation and togetherness, can unfortunately become a breeding ground for tensions and fights. Heightened family tension can rise from a variety...
Back in the early 70s, uncompromising political activist Izaak Swarts, took it upon his tiny shoulders to singlehandedly confront the prevailing injustices and oppression by spreading the gospel of freedom to marginalised communities, encouraging them to resist and reject the puke-inducing apartheid system at all costs. Swarts used the beautiful game of football to advocate...