Lissony Njembo The ministry of agriculture received a donation of nine vehicles valued at N$10 million from the European Union (EU-Namibia) funded Livestock Support Programme on Wednesday. The fleet includes eight Land Cruiser bakkies, including two converted into mobile veterinary clinics and one truck. The vehicles were handed over to the directorate of veterinary services...
Infertility and subfertility among couples have increased significantly over the past few decades, and every day, more couples find themselves facing challenges in trying to conceive. Yet despite how common this condition has become, infertility remains poorly understood and deeply stigmatised in many of our communities. In many traditional African societies, when a couple struggles...
Lahja Nashuuta ONGWEDIVA – Works minister Veikko Nekundi has issued a stern warning to civil servants who are benefitting twice from government housing schemes, saying it violates government’s housing policy. The policy prohibits any individual from receiving a housing subsidy while at the same time occupying a government-owned house. “We work closely with respective ministries...
Auleria Wakudumo The Namibian feature film titled ‘Life’, directed by Leonard Tshikesho and produced by Gustav Nuuyoma, has achieved another international milestone after being nominated at the 2026 Lift-Off Filmmaker Festival Sessions (Volume Two). The film has been selected in two competitive categories-Feature Film Content and Audience Choice at the festival which takes place from...
The conclusion of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (India–EU FTA) marks a historic milestone in India’s global economic engagement and signals the emergence of a new era of trusted, forward-looking trade partnerships. It is not only a milestone in relations between two major economic powers, but also a signal of India’s growing role as...
Iuze Mukube A 33-year-old Walvis Bay resident, who brutally and mercilessly assaulted his five-year-old stepson, was sentenced to an effective 30-year imprisonment by High Court Judge Naomi Shivute yesterday. While reading the judgement of Riddick Melchior, Narib Shivute said the deceased Dantali Wilfried regarded the accused as a father, but this “father turned into a...
A recent article suggested that recruiters focus primarily on candidates who speak good English. It sparked conversation, frustration, and in some cases, quiet confirmation of what many job seekers already believe.It’s also important to acknowledge that perception matters. If candidates believe fluency is the main gatekeeper to opportunity, we must address that perception honestly.In my...
Monika Amunyela Windhoek entrepreneur Veronika Haiputa opened her small upholstery in the heart of Okurayangava, where she creates quality furniture and other goods. Everything here is made here – from seat covers, camping chairs, sofa repairs, office chairs, suitcases, school bags, travelling bags, laptop bags, headboards and more. Customers can also bring in old camping chairs...
Namibia’s Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, 1998, was enacted as a corrective response to the structural injustices imposed by colonialism and apartheid. Its primary objective, as stated in section 3 of the Act, is to achieve equal opportunity in employment and to eliminate discrimination against designated groups, including women and previously disadvantaged persons. At the time...
I had been a teacher for more than thirty (30) years, and those were the most fulfilling years of my life (except that I retired financially worse off than I started). However, the monetary rewards were not the only thing on my mind when I started teaching. I chose to become a teacher because I...