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...
September is recognised as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It is a time when timelines and newsfeeds are filled with messages about prevention, compassion and mental health support. While this visibility is important, awareness alone is not enough. Suicide prevention cannot be reduced to a seasonal campaign or a brief moment of concern. Every day, we...
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...
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...
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...
OMUTHIYA – Tsumeb town in the Oshikoto region is amongst the top 10 towns in the country with the highest urban populations, according to the 2023 Namibia Population and Housing Census. The town, which ranked last on the list of 10, had a population of 34 960 residents in 2023. The other towns and city...
Rudolf Gaiseb Digital security expert and biker Andrew Gole embarked on a solo motorbike journey through different African countries as part of his #RoadToDigitalSafety campaign to spread awareness about online safety and security last week. This was ahead of the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica), which kicked off yesterday. Gole started his trip...
Hilma Nalupe At just 17 years old, Namibian cyclist Roger Surén has already etched his name into the history books by securing a silver medal at the UCI Junior World Championships in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on 12 September 2025. For him, the moment felt nothing short of surreal. Surén’s journey began in the most unexpected way. ...
Hilma Nalupe The Omaruru Motocross (MX) track roared to life this past weekend as it hosted the seventh leg of the Namibian Motocross Nationals, delivering a weekend of unforgettable racing and heartfelt moments. Before the first gate dropped, the motocross family united in an emotional show of solidarity for Leon van Wyk, a fellow MX...