President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to defend and strengthen the country’s democracy. He said the legacy of founding National Assembly Speaker Mose Tjitendero must guide future generations. She was speaking at Heroes Acre on Sunday during the 20th commemoration of Tjitendero’s passing, alongside former president Nangolo Mbumba and other leaders. Nandi-Ndaitwah described Tjitendero...
Abraham Mwanyekange The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has called for urgent national unity to fight malaria. This is as Namibia faces a sharp rise in cases and deaths. Speaking during the World Malaria Day 2026 commemoration in Ruacana, the minister said the day must be more than just a ceremony. “It...
Meatco, Namibia’s largest meat processing and marketing entity, continues to reinforce its position as one of the leading players in the international meat export market. Egypt will soon become the next export destination for the country’s world-acclaimed beef products. Engagements between Meatco’s interim CEO Albertus Aochamub and Egyptian ambassador Ramia Shawky placed serious emphasis on...
OTJINENE – The 10th edition of the annual Omaheke Crop Farmers Fair officially kicked off yesterday at Otjinene constituency’s Otjiuaneho village in the Omaheke region. There, the region’s crop farmers will come together to share expertise and exchange notes. The three-day event, which will run from 27 April to 29 April, is one of Omaheke’s...
Almost one million Namibians are still living in informal settlements, with the dream of owning a proper house out of reach for most families. Figures show that about 42% of the population still live in shacks or informal areas. At the same time, only 1.7% of people can afford a house at an average national...
A looming government ultimatum to regulate domestic airfares has drawn a firm response from domestic operator, FlyNamibia. The regional and domestic airline argues that the economics of aviation lie at the heart of Namibia’s high airfare. The privately-owned carrier moved quickly last week to defend its pricing model after works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi issued...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) and the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) recently signed a comprehensive agreement to foster closer cooperation in data sharing, spatial information management and the development of Namibia’s national statistical and spatial infrastructure. The signing ceremony on Friday last week, in Windhoek, marked a significant milestone in Namibia’s efforts to...
Iran has indicated it is ready to support Namibia with fuel supplies if shortages arise, while also blaming the United States (US) for blocking progress in renewed ceasefire talks. In an exclusive interview with the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation last Thursday, Iranian ambassador to Namibia Mohammad Beigi said his country remains committed to peace but will...
During the winter season, small stock (goat and sheep) farmers have the insurmountable task of ensuring that the lambing (sheep birth) and kidding (goat birth) season progresses well with minimal to no complications in their kraals to achieve their production targets. Generally, animal breeding activities occur during seasons or times most favourable to their bodily...
ONDANGWA – In a correctional system often defined by overcrowding and strained resources, Oluno Correctional Facility in the Oshana region is quietly proving that a different model is possible. During a recent inspection, the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu described the facility as a standout example of how correctional institutions...