On 15 September 2025, public consultations on the Teaching Profession Bill began in the Khomas region, with the process expected to conclude on 17 October. This critical step follows recommendations from the 2022 National Education Conference. The proposed Teaching Profession Bill aims to establish the Teaching Profession Council of Namibia. This council will be responsible...
Iuze Mukube The trial of a man accused of allegedly stabbing his estranged wife multiple times with a pair of scissors was on Tuesday postponed to November in the Windhoek High Court. Deputy Judge President Hannelie Prinsloo confirmed the dates for the trial of Robert Marlo McNab (39), which is scheduled to proceed from 24...
Lahja Nashuuta Festus Uugwagwa Abiatar, known to his peers as ‘Fessy, is far more than just a civil servant behind a desk. As an administrative control officer in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS), he plays a pivotal role in ensuring Namibians enjoy one of their most fundamental rights – legal...
Kaviveterue Virere Omaheke – The Donkerbos Primary School in the Otjombinde constituency became the latest beneficiary of the MTC and Motor Vehicle Accident Fund rural schools project being furnished with a block of four classrooms and a staff office valued at N$2.4 million. Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate, who officially inaugurated the new facilities, commended MTC...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) director for print media affairs Frans Nghitila affirmed that Namibia’s key strategies provide a bedrock for a digital economy that serves citizens, fosters innovation and connectivity, and strengthens trust in digital governance. He was speaking on behalf of his line minister, Emma Theofelus, yesterday at...
Heather Erdmann Wheelchair users in Windhoek embraced a first-of-its-kind self-defence programme this September, rolling out of the Windhoek Central Hospital chapel with sharpened awareness, renewed confidence and the power to fight back. The initiative was the brainchild of Patricia Pretorius, a senior occupational therapist at Windhoek Central Hospital, who oversees spinal cord rehabilitation and wheelchair...
Taimi Haihambo Eenyati 90 oda lopotwa da fya omeva, moshitukulwa shaZambezi, momukunda o Kavimba popepi noKabulabula. Olopota ei ya dja kopolifi oya holola kutya eenyati oda li tadi kendabala okufaduka po eenghoshi, odo da li de di ponokela da dilila moBostwana. Onghalo vati oye di fininika di fadukile momulonga waChobe. Elizabeth Sikabongo omunambelewa wokoministeli yomidingonoko,...
LONDON – Europe’s main stock markets retreated yesterday following gains in Asia and Wall Street losses, with focus on shares in technology giants and a warning from US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell on interest rates.Chinese tech firms stood out, with Alibaba shares rocketing after its chief executive said the e-commerce giant planned to ramp...
Rudolf Gaiseb Digital security expert and biker Andrew Gole embarked on a solo motorbike journey through different African countries as part of his #RoadToDigitalSafety campaign to spread awareness about online safety and security last week. This was ahead of the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica), which kicked off yesterday. Gole started his trip...
Hilma Nalupe At just 17 years old, Namibian cyclist Roger Surén has already etched his name into the history books by securing a silver medal at the UCI Junior World Championships in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on 12 September 2025. For him, the moment felt nothing short of surreal. Surén’s journey began in the most unexpected way. ...