The management of Ongoro Nomundu Concert Group (OCG) attributed its more than two decades of existence in the Oviritje music industry to endurance, discipline and commitment. Manager Sello Kaunata Marenga said the group had and still has young, energetic and dedicated creatives who love the genre and will continue to occupy space in the genre....
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
Health ministry creates over 11 000 vacancies
The Office of the Prime Minister has authorised the health ministry to add 11 438 new posts to its workforce, a move that is expected to greatly improve the ministry’s ability to fill important roles and improve service delivery. Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula said to address staffing shortages and improve the quality of care,...
Osaat Africa launches handheld sonar probe … Groot Aub’s first area to be accessed
One Step At a Time (Osaat), Africa Health Foundation recently launched a novel handheld sonar probe, a ground-breaking effort to decentralise women’s healthcare and enhance access to crucial diagnostic services. Without requiring internet access, this innovative tool will give women in rural areas and informal settlements access to life-saving prenatal and gynaecological imaging. “Our first...
EU and allies support lab equipment worth N$13.7 million
The European Union (EU) Delegation in Namibia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade and the Namibian Standards Institution (NSI), officially handed over advanced laboratory equipment worth €695 670.This was given to the NSI last month at a ceremony held at the NSI Testing and Inspection Centre in Walvis Bay.Governor of Erongo Neville...
IPC and LPM withdraw Electoral Court case
After the Supreme Court rejected their electoral challenge to the presidential election application last Friday, the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) formally withdrew the complaint they had filed in the Electoral Court. This ruling was made just two days before the Electoral Court was supposed to hear the issue...
U.S. Embassy honours the late Jacob Hamutenya
The loss of Jacob Hamutenya, a beloved member of the Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni group, is greatly felt by the U.S. Embassy in Namibia. Jacob was well-known for his steadfast commitment to community development, sustainable agriculture, and youth empowerment. Hamutenya, a 2017 Mandela Washington Fellow, made a major impact on Namibia, especially as a leader...
CoW learns from Otjiwarongo
Moses Matyayi, the chief executive officer of the City of Windhoek (CoW), led a staff team on a one-day benchmarking visit to the Otjiwarongo Municipality (MUN) earlier today, demonstrating the city’s continued dedication to innovation and continual improvement. Gaining important knowledge about Otjiwarongo’s existing records process flow system was the aim of this tour. To...
NFA SG Charles Siyauya dies
Charles Siyauya, the secretary-general of the Namibia Football Association (NFA), passed away tragically, the organisation reported. The football community was shocked by Siyauya’s sudden death after he was hospitalised for a suspected cardiac condition. Siyauya was the Secretary for Information and Mobilisation for the Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) before joining the NFA. The tragedy...
Kawana urges visa reciprocity, denounces maltreatment of Namibians abroad
The mistreatment Namibians frequently endure when travelling to some countries under reciprocal visa agreements was sharply denounced by Immigration Minister Albert Kawana during the opening of the online visa on arrival application in Windhoek today. Kawana called for equal and just treatment of Namibians and foreign nationals, stressing the value of justice and respect for...
Namibia Launches E-Visa and Visa on Arrival for Faster Process
The introduction of the online application for e-visa and visa on arrival is not only a technological breakthrough but also a ground-breaking initiative that will revolutionise Namibia’s visa procedure, according to Etienne Maritz, Executive Director of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security. According to him, the action is a big step in...









