Iuze Mukube Brothers Peter and Malakia Elindi have approached the High Court, seeking a redirection on the magistrate’s decision to refuse their bail application. The two were denied bail by Magistrate Linus Samunzala in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on 26 September 2025. They are now appealing in the High Court for the order by Samunzala...
Taimi Haihambo Emmanuel Nathanael, a 21-year-old student from Valombola Vocational Training Centre in Ongwediva, has been crowned the overall winner of the 2025 National Skills Competition in Namibia. Specialising in bricklaying, Nathanael not only secured a gold medal in his field but also walked away with the prestigious Presidential Award, which recognises the top achiever...
Taimi Haihambo Omatelekelo – The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) has embarked on a nationwide registration drive for street vendors selling fresh produce. This follows growing complaints from small-scale farmers about Angolan traders flooding local markets and crippling homegrown production. Farmers allege that their vegetables are left to rot as imported produce dominates informal markets. The...
Matheus David Five armed men stormed Pikkie Paradys Pre-Primary in Kleine Kuppe, Windhoek, and fled with more than N$100 000 in cash on Monday. City Police spokesperson Superintendent Marceline Murapo said the suspects entered the reception area armed with a firearm and knives before holding the school’s receptionist at gunpoint. It is alleged after intimidating...
In the New Era newspaper, dated 20 March 2025, ‘A letter to Namibia’s first President’ has highlighted some urgent issues that former politicians failed to address, especially corruption management. The hope now rests with the new political landscape, whether it be the ruling party, “the mighty Swapo”, or opposition parties like AR, IPC, and others,...
As the backbone of Namibia’s economy, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) fuel job creation and innovation and bring vital diversity to our markets. Effective financial management within these businesses is beneficial and essential for sustaining our economic health and resilience. Mastering the fundamentals of cash flow management, ensuring timely invoicing, and implementing strategic expense reduction...
The relevant Christian ministry is rooted in the church’s Kairos moment. Kairos signifies a sense of urgency, the crucial moment (Kittel 1968, 456). The Kairos moment mission, therefore, becomes the destiny that calls the church to decisive action in its salvific work. Through the church, “God issues a challenge to decisive action……. It is a...
Strategic plans are the heartbeat of any ambitious organisation. But what separates a strategy that transforms lives from one that gathers dust on a shelf? The answer is simple: evidence. Strategic documents often promise transformation – new jobs, better services, stronger economies. Yet without the right systems to test, track, and adapt them, many strategies...
Namibia is on the verge of a historic transformation with recent offshore oil discoveries. The country has the potential to become one of Africa’s leading energy producers. In previous articles, wearing my economist’s hat, I discussed the importance of avoiding the ‘resource curse’ and the Dutch disease. Many column inches have been filled by other...
In many societies, men are taught from an early age to “be strong”, conceal their emotions and bear burdens without complaint. While resilience is valuable, the culture of silence around men’s mental health has become a silent killer. Across the globe, suicide rates among men remain alarmingly high, with men often more likely to take...