The Association of Dependants of Namibia’s Veterans staged a demonstration at the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs offices in Windhoek on Tuesday, demanding an official response to a petition submitted three months ago. The petition calls for the implementation of legislative amendments that would grant dependants of both living and deceased veterans access to...
Iuze Mukube Magistrate Esme Molefe has extended the period of remand for the accused in the Namcor N$400 million fraud and conspiracy case. The Magistrate made a ruling whereby she granted the State’s request to postpone the matter to next year, yesterday in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court. The accused in the matter are expected to...
Rudolf Gaiseb Observers brought together by the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) found that young people barely participated in the recently ended elections. The observers’ mission was aimed at assessing the inclusivity, transparency and credibility of the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections. Despite the polling stations opening and closing on time and an inclusive...
Namibia has completed its first bone marrow transplant, marking a significant milestone for the country’s medical sector. However, the treatment is currently accessible to only about 15% of the population, highlighting the need to expand the service into the public healthcare system, according to Clinical Haematologist Dr Kudakwashe Simba. On 11 November 2025, Namibia achieved...
GENEVA – The United Nations yesterday deplored an intensifying crackdown on the opposition and media in Uganda ahead of next month’s general election, urging impartial investigations into alleged arbitrary arrests, disappearances and “torture.” The UN rights office highlighted “credible reports” indicating that at least 550 people, including members and supporters of the main opposition National...
The recent publication of Starlink’s licence application in the Government Gazette marks another major step in the long-running debate over satellite internet in Namibia. For many citizens, particularly those in remote areas, the news has been met with excitement and renewed hope. Across the country, communities continue to struggle with weak or unreliable connectivity, and...
Hilma Nalupe Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia (OGKN) conducted its final gradings for the year last month, bringing together students from Honbu and Shinto dojos from Windhoek to celebrate their efforts and achievements. A total of 133 students, ranging from ages five to 66 were invited to be graded, each demonstrating the discipline and perseverance that define...
Iuze Mukube The Supreme Court of Namibia has dismissed an appeal lodged by a candidate to supersede a decision of the High Court that declined to set aside the election of the Kaptein of the Rehoboth Baster community held on 24 April. The appeal was dismissed in the appeal court on Monday. Renault van Wyk,...
OSLO – Norway yesterday postponed the first licences to permit deep-sea mining in its Arctic waters for four years, a delay environmentalists hope signals the “nail in the coffin” of the plans. The country was the first in Europe aiming to commence the practice in its waters, but following thorny negotiations, Norway’s minority Labour government...
Your words in Algiers ring with a language we have long waited to hear from the Namibian state. A language that recognises the brutality of colonialism and calls for its criminalisation under international law. On the surface, this is a welcome chorus in a hall where Africa is finally raising its voice in unity. But...