Trustco’s Real Estate Portfolio has received approval and has registered the Ombala Estate in Ondangwa’s Extension 11, which it intends developing. In a statement issued yesterday, Trustco noted the proposed development has been officially approved and registered, marking a significant milestone in Ondangwa’s expansion. This premium development, acquired by Trustco Properties in 2010, offers residential,...
The Eco Dialogue Collective, a new European Union-funded initiative, will support Namibia’s transition to a greener future by strengthening transparency and accountability in the management of natural resources such as green hydrogen, oil and gas. “Namibia has an abundance of natural resources and precious ecosystems that need protection. But it also faces the effects of...
The new Cabinet has been sworn in, and we are witnessing political and economic realities and changes. No region has been left out, unlike in previous political dispensations where other factors were considered in the formation of cabinets and other instruments of government, despite the Harambee rhetoric. By collapsing the bloated cabinet, it is assumed...
My departed old man and I always had time to exchange pleasantries over the fire when all other younger siblings would go to bed. While I would take time to tell him about my life in the city and my exchanges (and experiences) with other ethnic groups in Namibia, he would masterfully, like a skilled...
A municipality is a local form of government whose members are elected and appointed to serve and manage the needs of a community or region, advancing development and stability. A municipality can be autonomous or semi-autonomous, depending on the provisions of the State constitution. A municipality must structure and manage its administrative, budgeting, and planning...
Namibia has achieved historical significance. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is the country’s first female President and president of the Swapo Party. This marks a historic moment that will resonate far beyond our borders. Her election is a powerful statement about development, gender equality and strength Namibia’s democracy. However, as the country commemorated this historic achievement during...
The appointment of Ambassador Selma Ashipala-Musavyi is commendable. She brings a wealth of experience in the world of diplomacy, while Namibia focuses on advancing its global economic attractiveness. It is worth noting the progressive strides taken by Namibia’s newly-inaugurated President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Her decision to merge the ministries of international relations and cooperation with...
In her maiden national budget statement, recently-appointed finance minister Ericah Shafudah yesterday tabled a cautious and conservative yet pro-growth budget of N$106.3 billion for the 2025/26 financial year. However, the budget also comes with an increase in excise duties on the consumption of alcohol and tobacco, which took effect on 12 March 2025. The largest...
In the corridors of power, every detail matters, and each ticking second counts. For decades now, two key figures have operated in the shadows while ensuring seamless execution of presidential duties. We are referring here to Tuhafeni Modesto, who ensures order and diplomacy, while commissioner Johan Ndjaronguru is the security man. In political lexicon, they...
Iuze Mukube The curtain has come down on Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda’s court application for the removal of the veterinary cordon fence (VCF), also known as the redline. Judge Shafimana Ueitele yesterday dismissed the application, stating that the applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to the court to support his claims. Amupanda also sought...