The Ministry of Health and Social Services on Wednesday launched a transformational initiative to overcome persistent challenges within the health sector, by April 2026. ‘Vision April 2026’ was announced here by Health Minister, Dr Esperance Luvindao during the National Health Facility Assessment feedback meeting. Luvindao stated that during 08 and 15 September this year, the...
Iuze Mukube The prosecution in a matter pertaining to the defrauding of a private school to the value of N$2.8 million, filed an application yesterday seeking to compel the convicted fraudster to repay the State N$2.5 million. State advocate Timo Itula made oral submissions yesterday before Acting Judge Makapa Simasiku in terms of section 32...
Rudolf Geiseb Fencing of communal land will be something of the past, if the land bill before Parliament is passed in its current form. This will be a drastic move from current legislations that permits fencing on certain grounds. The 18-year-old draft Land Bill is a consolidation of the Agricultural (Commercial) Land Reform Act and...
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...
Vice President Lucia Witbooi on Wednesday officially opened the new Model store at Auas Valley in Windhoek, describing it as a milestone in Namibia’s retail sector. The store, constituting a multi-million-dollar investment for parent company Olthaver & List (O&L), previously operated under the Pick n Pay franchise before being rebranded to Model this year. The...
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...
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...
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,...
OSHAKATI – Build it Oshana successfully hosted its annual Under-13 Netball and Soccer tournament at Oshakati Stadium over the weekend. The one-day event, held for the first time at the town’s main sports venue, brought together talented young athletes from across Oshana and nearby areas for a lively display of skill, teamwork, and community spirit....