KEETMANSHOOP – The CEO and executives at Keetmanshoop Municipality this week adopted a performance management system (PMS) to cement their commitment to the delivery of quality services to residents. In her speech, town mayor Annelize Knaus said the day marks the signing of the agreements to enforce the implementation of the entity’s five-year strategic plan...
The 32-year-old man who stands accused of stabbing a 40-year-old man to death in Keetmanshoop on Sunday, has been denied bail in the magistrate’s court. Alex Vincent Jossob on Tuesday made his first court appearance before Magistrate Unchen Konjore. Konjore postponed the case to 8 May 2025 for further police investigations, and for the accused...
Northern-based businessman Joshua Haimbodi has expressed gratitude to Founding President Sam Nujoma for his efforts in driving economic transformation and black empowerment, which strengthened Namibia’s business community. Speaking to Nampa on Wednesday, he credited Nujoma’s Vision 2030 initiative for laying the foundation for major development projects, including the Tsumeb-Oshikango railway. “He worked tirelessly to abolish...
One of Namibia’s evergreen veteran journalists Menesia Muinjo, who covered late founding president Sam Nujoma’s presidency for over 14 years, has described the departed statesman’s professionalism, transparency, consistency and firmness as some of the factors that positively impacted local journalism. With that assignment came new and testing responsibilities. She and other journalists of that era...
Charmaine Boois MARIENTAL – Memories of oppression and the struggle for freedom remain vivid for many residents of Hardap region, and Namibia at large. With the passing of Founding Father Sam Nujoma, many recall how his leadership ignited a flame of hope during those dark days. Rehoboth Urban West councillor Herald Kambrude and elders Miriam...
Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, has commended Founding President Sam Nujoma for his transformative contributions to Namibia’s healthcare system since independence. Speaking at the memorial service in Nujoma’s honour on Tuesday, he highlighted Nujoma’s introduction of the Primary Healthcare Policy, which laid the foundation for Universal Health Coverage. He emphasised that...
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Tufikifa Nakale said the medical world has embraced technological advancements, and Namibia needs to be proactive in performing frequent minimally-invasive surgeries so that patients can recover quickly. He said the German government’s donation of equipment makes a great difference, making his work more efficient, and adding great value to the healthcare sector....
Mental health advocate Elago Nantana stated that Namibia has witnessed an alarming increase in suicides. He said these figures can be minimised, as suicide is preventable with the right support and resources. Nantana added that suicide is a global health concern, with profound social and personal impacts. By understanding the issue and taking action, lives...
NAIROBI – Kenya was condemned by Sudan and critics at home as “criminally irresponsible” yesterday for hosting Sudanese paramilitary rebels who are to declare a parallel government. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, at war with the Sudanese army for nearly two years, are preparing to declare a government in territories under their control during an...
CONAKRY – A leading opposition figure in Guinea was apprehended by “masked men” and taken from his home yesterday morning, sources close to his family said. Abdoul Sacko is part of a coalition known as the Forum of Active Forces made up of the main parties, trade unions and NGOs who are calling for power...