As Namibia joins the rest of Africa in commemorating African Decentralisation Day on 10 August, it is an opportune moment to reflect on how far the country has come in bringing government closer to the people. Decentralisation, a cornerstone of Namibian democracy since independence, aims to shift power, responsibilities, and resources from the central government...
The phrase ‘We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit’ is a quote often attributed to Greek philosopher Aristotle. It emphasises the importance of consistent action and the formation of habits in achieving excellence. In this piece, I argue that we are what we speak, as our words are supposed...
In March 2025, the global community marked 30 years since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. This was a landmark agreement that remains one of the strongest commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide. Adopted in 1995, the Declaration outlined a visionary plan for advancing women’s rights in critical areas...
Namibia’s Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) recently finalised a long-anticipated pension-backed home loan scheme that invites civil servants to use part of their retirement savings as collateral. This initiative helps individuals build or renovate homes and settle housing debts. At first glance, this is a potentially transformative platform that enables GIPF members to invest in...
Although service delivery varies, it should focus on how government institutions provide public services and benefits to citizens, businesses and communities. This includes everything from healthcare, education, social welfare, public safety, infrastructure, and administrative services like issuing identification cards and driver’s licences. These services should be accessible to every citizen nationwide, but in some areas,...
The application brought by Fishrot-accused and former justice minister Sacky Shanghala, James Hatuikulipi and Pius Mwatelulo to compel the State to furnish them with additional documentation will be heard on 21 August. This was decided by a new judge assigned to the Fishrot trial. Shanghala and others want Judge Marilize du Plessis to order the...
Former teacher Patrick Geingob, accused of murdering his wife, has managed to get together the money he needs to pay his psychiatrist to testify on his behalf. He is accused of killing Merentha Geingos on 14 April 2019 by stabbing her at least 12 times with a kitchen knife at their house in Okuryangava in...
OSHAKATI – A 31-year-old man believed to be a traditional healer is expected to appear in the Oshakati Magistrate’s Court after he was arrested for practising without the relevant documents required. He was arrested on Tuesday at his house in Evululuko location, Oshakati. Regional Police Commander for Oshana, Commissioner Naftal Sakaria confirmed the incident. Police...
Namibia’s application for membership to the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Cabinet approved the application for Namibia to become a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group. Cabinet also then further directed the Minister of International Relations and Trade to coordinate the technical updates to the dossier and to act as a focal point and to further...
Iuze Mukube Lawyer Sisa Namandje on Wednesday slammed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for what he called “premature arrests” in the ongoing Namcor-rot saga, arguing that the arrests were unnecessary and did not meet the legal standard for detention. Namandje argued that the ACC has no case whatsoever against his clients, adding that the arrests were...