Auleria Wakudumo ONGWEDIVA – The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening community justice systems by donating eight vehicles to community courts across the country. Speaking at the official handover ceremony in Ongwediva on Friday, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare described the initiative as the first step in equipping community courts with essential resources. “Community courts...
Lahja Nashuuta MARIENTAL – The mayor of Mariental, Cherien Kock, has credited the town’s first-ever unqualified audit report to strong financial discipline, effective internal controls, and a culture of accountability within the municipality. The Municipality of Mariental became the only local authority in Hardap region – and one of the few in the country –...
Rudolf Gaiseb Fuelled by a hefty injection of N$257 million for the 2025/26 financial year, the long-awaited National Youth Entrepreneurship Fund (NYEF) is finally shifting into top gear, with its official implementation phase expected to kick off this month. After running a one-month pilot phase that ended on 4 September, the fund has already tested...
ONGWEDIVA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged all Namibians to unite and safeguard the legacy of the country’s fallen heroes and heroines who sacrificed their lives for independence. The president made these remarks during the state memorial service of the late former Chief of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), Lieutenant-general Solomon “Jesus” Hawala (Retired), held...
Hilma Nalupe When Kleopas Petrus set off from Okahandja at 02h00 on Friday morning, the road ahead was long, dark and uncertain. Seventy-seven kilometres later, under the afternoon sun, he reached Windhoek – exhausted but resolute – to hand over a petition he hopes will spark change for people with disabilities, survivors of gender-based violence,...
Namibia is a country full of potential, blessed with natural resources, resilient people, and a vibrant youth population. Yet, when we cast our eyes toward the sporting arena, our nation is not performing to the level it should. Whether it is football, rugby, cricket, tennis, golf, basketball, swimming, athletics, e-sports, or even traditional games, Namibia...
Many unemployed youths and adults find themselves unable to provide basic needs or put bread and butter on the table because they are unemployed. Employment is hard to find and, even when you are fortunate enough to get a job, the salary is often too small to sustain yourself, let alone the extended family. Life...
Pricilla Mukokobi Paheja Siririka With a pioneer of blended reggae, Afro-fusion, and traditional Namibian sounds, veteran musician Hans Sheehama, popularly known as Ras Sheehama, has engraved his name not only in the country’s music books but also in the nation’s heart. The legendary musician, who died on Friday at the age of 59, was...
The country’s first mobile service provider, MTC has responded to customers with a decision to remove the limit on the number of concurrent prepaid subscriptions one can have. Previously, customers could only have up to three active subscriptions, which at MTC is referred to as Aweh. “The removal of the Aweh subscription limitations was a...
Namibia recorded a trade deficit of N$58 million in July 2025, marking a decline from a surplus of N$856 million recorded in June, but reflecting an improvement compared to the N$2 billion deficit registered in July 2024. This is according to Statistician-General and Namibia Statistics Agency CEO, Alex Shimuafeni, whose latest trade report highlighted blankets...