Kaviveterue Virere The finance ministry, in collaboration with the Financial Literacy Initiative (FLI) and the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), yesterday launched the ‘RetireWise’ booklet. The practical guide is designed to help Namibians plan for a financially secure and dignified retirement. The book was launched on 25 September 2025.Speaking at the event, finance minister Ericah...
A deadline of 30 November 2025 has been set for expressions of interest (EOI) to develop a film city in Namibia to bolster creative industries in the country and region. The EOI was officially launched on Monday by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the ‘Experience Namibia in New York’ event. The event was held on the margins...
Auleria Wakudumo The Outapi constituency is ready to head to the polls on Monday, with the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) announcing that all systems are in place for the much-anticipated by-election. A total of 210 polling officials has been recruited and are undergoing a week-long training programme to equip them with the necessary skills...
On 15 September 2025, public consultations on the Teaching Profession Bill began in the Khomas region, with the process expected to conclude on 17 October. This critical step follows recommendations from the 2022 National Education Conference. The proposed Teaching Profession Bill aims to establish the Teaching Profession Council of Namibia. This council will be responsible...
Iuze Mukube The trial of a man accused of allegedly stabbing his estranged wife multiple times with a pair of scissors was on Tuesday postponed to November in the Windhoek High Court. Deputy Judge President Hannelie Prinsloo confirmed the dates for the trial of Robert Marlo McNab (39), which is scheduled to proceed from 24...
RUNDU – A group of learners from Gcwagi village in the Kavango West region were left traumatised after discovering a body while walking to school on Wednesday, police said. The Namibian Police were called to the scene following the discovery. Gcwagi village is located in Musese Constituency along the Rundu-Nkurenkuru road.“It is alleged that the...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that Namibia will host the 25th anniversary of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, reaffirming the country’s role as the birthplace and global champion of UN Security Council Resolution 1325. Speaking at the WPS Focal Points Network meeting on Tuesday, President Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia’s leadership, rooted in its liberation struggle,...
Social media is a powerful tool for connecting with others, sharing information and participating in conversations about daily social life, hobbies and interests. It serves as a platform where what you post is accessible to a wide range of people, many of whom may not share your views on specific issues, including firearms. Therefore, one...
Dr. David N. Emvula Infertility is a medical condition, not a lifestyle choice. Categorised by the World Health Organisation under the ICD-10, alongside cancer, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS, it affects millions worldwide. However, in Namibia, couples facing infertility are left to manage on their own: public healthcare and private insurance do not cover infertility treatments. This...
Regarding a strongly felt organisational goal of public service, human capital development should be most evident at the local and regional levels of government, as these are the areas in society where people’s most basic needs should be addressed. High levels of underdeveloped communities, particularly in remote and rural areas, mean that there is often...