The Spelltacular Spelling Spree, an educational initiative organised by The Focus Academy, has captured the imagination of young learners and schools across Windhoek. Launched in March 2025, the spelling bee competition is designed for learners in grades 2 to 7. It has quickly become a highlight on the academic calendar. Event organiser Rutendo Chikande said the inaugural edition kicked...
Niita Evaristus In a world where 70% of medical decisions hinge on pathology testing, the Namibia Institute of Pathology Limited (NIP) stands as the unshakeable backbone of the nation’s healthcare system. From determining HIV viral loads to detecting drug-resistant tuberculosis strains, NIP’s precision directly shapes patient outcomes. As CEO, Kapena Tjombonde during Laboratory Professionals...
The Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) says it is ready to engage the United States of America (USA) to find an amicable solution to trade concerns. Part of a possible solution touted by Sacu urges the USA to contemplate observing differential treatment, specifically to consider exempting least – developed countries (LDCs) and African Growth and...
Please allow me a rejoinder to the article that appeared in the Namibian Sun on 6 May 2025, titled ‘28 May is not the date the concentration camps were ordered to close’ by Mitiri Festus U. Muundjua. Mititiri Muundjua is a person I respect, as I do anyone who is 20 years my senior. However,...
Rudolf Gaiseb Rundu Rural constituency councillor Paulus Mbangu has blasted transport minister Veikko Nekundi’s development budget as being urban-centric, and having little effect on rural areas. He said the budget marginalises rural parts of the country by offering almost nothing for those residing there. Mbangu made the remarks during his contribution to the Roads Amendment...
Lahja Nashuuta When the Swapo Manifesto Implementation Plan (SMIP) was released in February 2025, it arrived with a sense of promise. For the first time in the ruling party’s history, there was not just a manifesto, but a roadmap detailing how they intended to deliver on their pledges. It was party President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s bold...
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) yesterday announced a 3.8% increase in bulk electricity tariffs for Non-Power Generation (Non-Power) consumers. This approved increase is significantly lower than the 17.44% hike initially requested by the Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower). The adjustment, approved following a review process, is aimed at balancing rising energy sector costs with the need...
To overcome serious challenges of unemployment, poverty and to attain set national development goals, Namibians from all walks of life must remain united and woven in prayer with hope for a better future. Speaking at the remembrace day in honour of the country’s Founding President and Father of the Nation Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma at the...
Isabel Bento WALVIS BAY – Walvis Bay fishermen under the Government Employment Redress Programme (GERP) are demanding urgent reforms to the fishing quota system, claiming continued exploitation, lack of employment, and broken promises by both the government and partner companies. A meeting held here on Wednesday served as a unifier to end what the fishermen...
Auleria Wakudumo The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced the official opening of a newly-renovated dental clinic that will enhance healthcare services at the Tsumeb District Hospital, which will also have upgraded X-ray facilities. The ministry’s spokesperson Walters Kamaya said since the hospital’s establishment, its dental unit operated from a single consultation room,...