Former Cabinet minister Calle Schlettwein has come out swinging, saying the government’s decision to restrict access to the Deadvlei in the Namib-Naukluft Park is wrong. It is Schletwein’s fervent position that it is a mistake that needs revision. Last week, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) announced that only two categories of operators...
Hilma Nalupe Abraham Mwanyekange African Stars FC have won the 2025/2026 Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) season, sealing an impressive fourth consecutive league title after finishing top of the standings with 58 points. Stars confirmed their dominance with a 2-0 victory over FC Ongos in their final match of the season at the Independence Stadium...
Auleria Wakudumo The weekend crime report was predominantly marked by housebreaking cases, stock theft, attempted murder, suicide, negligent driving, inquests and hunting of huntable game permits. House breaking In Windhoek West, suspects cut the roof to enter the house, disabled the alarm system and stole valuable items worth N$90 800. In Khomasdal, suspects opened the...
Heather Erdmann REHOBOTH – Government plans to build a new N$5 million sports facility for Rehoboth to boost sport in the town and keep the youth busy. The stadium will be constructed at the site between the new cemetery and an oxidation pond. The new 10-hectare project is expected to create about 45 jobs during...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been urged to intervene in the struggling aviation training sector after the Namibia Aviation Training Academy (Nata) laid bare its dire financial situation. The academy revealed funding shortages and a lack of equipment are threatening the country’s capacity to produce local pilots as its biggest challenge. The President met the Nata...
The Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2026 concluded last week in Windhoek. It focused on high-level engagements centred on policy renewal and strategic realignment of Namibia’s energy sector to support national economic and developmental priorities. With a clear trajectory towards first oil and a firm commitment to inclusive growth, the conference has affirmed its role...
Namibia is shifting its focus from exporting raw materials to building industries at home, as it deepens ties with China with a strong emphasis on value addition and industrial growth. This emerged during the recent official visit of international relations and trade minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi to China, where she held talks with Chinese foreign minister...
OMUTHIYA – NamPower has issued an urgent flood warning to all residents and communities along the Kunene River, following heavy rainfall in southern Angola. NamPower spokesperson Leonard Shemuvalula, in a media statement on Friday, said huge volumes of water are flowing towards Ruacana. As a result, the power utility will open a second flap (flood)...
Abraham Mwanyekange ONGUTI — There were smiles and cheers at Onguti Secondary School on Friday when the Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) officially handed over 10 new computers worth over N$160 000. Speaking at the event, NIP representative Beata Hangula said NIP decided to help following the school’s request on 14 May 2024. The school’s...
Paulina Ndalikokule Ndamona Jafeth NKURENKURU – Deputy youth minister Dino Ballotti has urged young people in Nkurenkuru to move away from dependence on government employment and instead embrace entrepreneurship. He stressed that private sector activity is the backbone of thriving economies. Ballotti made these remarks on Friday during the handover of materials and equipment valued...