KEETMANSHOOP – Former Keetmanshoop rural constituency councilor, Gerrit ‘Gertjie’ Witbooi, has asked the electorate to give him a second chance as they cast their votes in the upcoming 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections, scheduled for 26 November. “You know my capabilities as I proved myself before, whilst we had such an excellent relationship,...
WINDHOEK – Commissioner Willem Steenkamp’s two-year reign at the helm of the NamPol Khomas Regional Police Command came to an end on Friday, marking the official handover of power to Commissioner Johanna Ngondo. Effective 01 November 2025, Ngondo is the first female to serve in the commander position in Khomas. Steenkamp will now serve as advisor...
Katima Mulilo — An audit has revealed details of corruption, favoritism, and mismanagement at the Katima Mulilo Town Council. The audit, whose results were shared with the community by Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa, was conducted after councilors were dismissed earlier this year. Sankwasa officially dissolved the council in a notice published in...
Pupkewitz Toyota reaffirmed its strong commitment to conservation and community engagement through the successful hosting of the SaveARhino Night Race, Pupkewitz Toyota Urban Assault. The event took place from 7 to 8 November. The one-of-a-kind cycling event was designed to raise awareness and support for Namibia’s ongoing rhino protection efforts. More than 200 cyclists, partners...
Namibia’s renewed curriculum for science education in the senior primary (grades 4-7) and junior secondary (grades 8-9) phases places strong emphasis on hands-on, inquiry-based learning. However, the shortage of science kits and practical equipment is preventing schools from implementing the curriculum as intended. This article issues a national appeal for coordinated investment by government, donors,...
JOHANNESBURG – A daughter of former South Africa president Jacob Zuma pleaded not guilty at the start of her trial Monday to charges of inciting 2021 riots that left more than 350 people dead. Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla (43) is accused of inciting terrorism and public violence via social media after her father was sent to prison...
RUNDU – Executive director of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata has warned that the escalating cost of electricity poses a serious threat to the long-term sustainability of Namibia’s green schemes, especially due to high electricity tariffs. Nghituwamata made the remarks on Monday during the National Green Schemes Stakeholder Consultative Meeting hosted by...
Etunda farm-Vekoro lyanakufa Presidente gontotera Sam Nujoma, omu kavavagendesereko vagendesi vaSam nujoma foundation mokukagava paveta Etunda Primary school ntani sipangero yize nayinye eyi kepangero moutano kositenguko. Munwa Nujoma, Sacky Nujoma, kageve nye sure ezi kumwe nefano eli vafaneka omu vadika nonzugo odo kwaPresidente gona Lucia Witbooi, ogu hena katambwire efano omu vafaneka ,matungo aga sure,...
Lahja Nashuuta Kampani zokudika mambo moNamibia zedina National Housing Enterprise (NHE) kavageve mbudi asi awo kuna tulire ntere yimaliwa yokusika ko N$15.6 yonomiliyuna omu vana kukadika mambo gokusika ko 54 moOshakati zokomuzogo (ndi omu nye validiva asi Ehenye). Apa nye kahuyungire posiruwo sokutameka projeka ezi sivike sina puko, NHE mukurona gendesi gomatungo nekuliko, Indileni Set-Sam...
Taimi Haihambo Odoolopa yaEenhana otai patululilwa otenga ya kula yomeva nena, kOmupresidente woshilongo Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Otenga oya teelelika ika kale oyo imwe ya kula keetenga adishe moshitukulwa shaHangwena. Mayola wodoolopa yaOmri‑Onn Kavandje okwa ti otenga ei oyo tai kakala imwe yomeepeloyeka da kula, va ningilwa kepangelo neudo. Okwa ti otenga vati oina ominhino dakula odo...