Algeria has committed to constructing a fully funded medical polyclinic in Namibia, delivering a major boost to the country’s health sector while reinforcing long-standing ties between the two nations. The pledge was confirmed during a meeting at State House between President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Algeria’s ambassador, Abdelkrim Diaf, on Friday. The engagement was attended by...
Lahja Nashuuta OPUWO – Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has blocked funds meant for the Kunene Regional Council, demanding the removal of acting chief regional officer George Kamseb. It is a move described by the regional council’s chairperson and Opuwo Urban constituency councillor, Western Muharukua, as unlawful and an attempt to force the...
KATIMA MULILO – Six learners from Linyanti Combined School in the Zambezi region were on Friday brought in for questioning at the Katima Mulilo Police Station. The learners, aged between 17 and 21, are allegedly linked to a marijuana syndicate at the school. Two learners, including a Zambian national believed to be the main supplier,...
Iuze Mukube Contending that a different court may come to a different conclusion against his conviction, convicted murderer Jandre Dippenaar is seeking leave to appeal to the Supreme Court. He became the first in the country to be convicted and sentenced for murder because of dolus eventualis, instead of culpable homicide, in a case resulting...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Miss Namibia 2026 contestant Constancia Kamburona said pageantry is about purpose, confidence and impact, not just about beauty. The 27-year-old, who hails from the Ovitoto settlement in the Otjozondjupa region, is among the top 20 contestants (semi finalists) vying for the Miss Namibia beauty pageant. It will be staged in the Omaheke region...
Eba Kandovazu Transport minister Veikko Nekundi has ruled out any extension for e-hailing operators facing an approaching deadline to have their operations regularised. In an interview with Nampa on Thursday, Nekundi stressed that he engaged e-hailing operators in April last year to comply with legal requirements and obtain permits. However, many have failed to take...
The Namibia Deposit Guarantee Authority (NDGA) has increased the deposit protection limit to N$50 000, following strong growth in its fund, which reached N$40.1 million by the end of 2025. The announcement was made on Thursday during the release of the NDGA’s latest annual report. The report outlines the Authority’s operations, governance and financial performance,...
Rudolf Gaiseb The health ministry has uncovered shortages at certain health facilities in the country because of fraud within the ministry’s pharmaceutical supply chain. The ministry last week informed the public that certain staff members, particularly at the Central Medical Stores, may be complicit in fraudulent activities. These activities allegedly include the manipulation of stock...
OTJISERANDU – Namibians from all walks of life thronged the tiny village of Otjiserandu in the Gam district over the weekend to bid farewell to former Otjozondjupa governor and Swapo Member Parliament James Unomasa Uerikua. He was buried yesterday along with his son, Venturo Uaamakuje Uerikua. For the inhabitants of Otjiserandu village and the greater...
TotalEnergies is ramping up its global energy exploration, investing about US$1 billion (more than N$16 billion at current rates) each year. This is as new offshore discoveries position Namibia as one of the world’s most promising oil and gas frontiers. Senior Vice President for Africa Mike Sangster this week said the company’s success depends not...