Rudolf Gaiseb National development planning in Namibia has constantly strived to address poverty, inequality and unemployment. Through national development planning, the government has strived to improve citizens’ living standards. This is reflected in the country’s 2004 national development framework, Vision 2030, as well as the National Development Plans. Since coming to office in 2025, President...
The SanlamAllianz Coastal Marathon, held in Swakopmund on Saturday, attracted an impressive 3 688 entries across its four race categories – 5km, 10km, 21.1km and the full 42.2km marathon. The event once again proved to be a major highlight on Namibia’s athletics calendar, drawing both seasoned runners and first-time participants from across the country. Participants...
WALVIS BAY – Walvis Bay’s own singer-songwriter, Salvador Mouers, cemented his place in the entertainment industry with the launch of his extended play (EP), Binne, during a live performance in Walvis Bay recently. His music is rooted in faith, family and personal storytelling. He previously performed in groups such as Contagious Africa and Brazze vani...
Adolf Kaure The City of Windhoek last week convened a meeting with key stakeholders in the transport sector for a session aimed at advancing the City’s transport agenda and contributing to Namibia’s Draft Public Passenger Transport Act. It included the ministry of transport, Khomas Regional Council, Roads Authority, Road Fund Administration, the Road Transportation Board,...
The Namibian government is doubling down on aviation infrastructure as part of its growth strategy, with Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi highlighting major upgrades at Hosea Kutako International Airport, including a third terminal and plans for a new national carrier, Namibia Air. “These developments are critical to ensuring that Namibia remains competitive and capable...
The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund on Friday handed over three high-tech CCTVcameras, valued at N$141 000, to the City of Windhoek to bolster road safety and emergency response capabilities. The donation, which took place in the council chambers, stems from a collaboration established in November 2024 aimed at transforming Windhoek into a smart city by...
Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP – Former //Kharas Regional Council chairperson Joseph Isaacks on Saturday confirmed his suspension from the Landless People’s Movement (LPM), following remarks he made to a local media outlet about the party’s founding leader, Bernadus Swartbooi, being a dictator. The vocal politician maintains that the suspension is unlawful, arguing that such action should...
Southern Africa’s aviation sector is staring down a deepening crisis, with airlines warning that a lack of clarity over jet fuel availability beyond May 2026 could trigger widespread disruption to schedules, rising ticket prices and broader economic fallout. In a strongly worded statement, Aaron Munetsi, CEO of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), said...
Adolf Kaure The second Namibia-EU Business Forum was launched in Windhoek last week. The forum is set to take place from 11 to 13 May, in Windhoek, under the theme, “Towards stronger, greener and more diversified economies: Catalysing Business and Trade Opportunities between the EU and Namibia”. Over 300 participants, including representatives from the European...
Adolf Kaure Petrofund recently hosted a local suppliers’ workshop for upstream oil and gas in Windhoek. The workshop was held with the aim of providing critical insights into the upstream petroleum value chain and to identify opportunities, supplier requirements, standards and compliance expectations, access to finance and business readiness, and serve as a catalyst for...