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Gibeon kuna kara negano asi pakare egano lyomambo pwanarunye
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Gibeon kuna kara negano asi pakare egano lyomambo pwanarunye

Lorato Khobetsi Ndango zegendeso zaGibeon momukunda gwaHardap kuna kugazara kukara nomavango getungo giomanzi, omu navakara nye negano lyokukwata siruwo asi ngapi navagusapo udigu wokupira mambo posiruwo esi vana kara naso omu mambo gana sesupa.  Eyi kuna kumoneka nawa nawa morwa sinzi sovakurupe vetu kuna tungu momambo goyipereki ndi asi yimbashu. Munasipundiu gondango gendeso zaGibeon Ellerien...

‘Zambezi’s Finest’ seek nation’s support
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‘Zambezi’s Finest’ seek nation’s support

Monika Amunyela Zambezi’s Finest, a four-member dance group comprising Simbuwa Mwala, Simbuwa Macleod, Kalundu Maani and Sameko Tysen, has captured attention after qualifying for the finals of the PstBet Windhoek Annual Cultural Festival in first place. Despite their achievement, the group now faces a major hurdle: they cannot afford transport, accommodation, or food to travel...

RFIN, Batseta deal to boost Nam retirement fund governance 
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RFIN, Batseta deal to boost Nam retirement fund governance 

Adolf Kaure  The Retirement Funds Institute of Namibia (RFIN) and the Batseta Council of Retirement Funds for South Africa (Batseta) formally signed an agreement during a signing ceremony held last Friday in Windhoek.  The signing ceremony was attended by principal officers, trustees and key industry stakeholders.  The signing of the agreement marked a significant step...

Tjivikua’s Corner –  Foreign interests: A quiet threat to national sovereignty 
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Tjivikua’s Corner –  Foreign interests: A quiet threat to national sovereignty 

Recent reports in early 2026 indicate that the United States (US) administration is pursuing a strategic shift in US-Namibian economic relations, moving from aid-focused engagement to an “investment-driven partnership”.  Key interests include securing critical mineral supply chains, expanding US commercial presence in the energy sector (oil and gas), and developing infrastructure to support these sectors....

Opinion –  Build Together can still work 
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Opinion –  Build Together can still work 

Namibia’s housing crisis cannot be solved by one programme, one ministry or one municipality alone. The real opportunity is to use the lessons from Build Together, the evidence from audits and research, and current reforms such as NHIS and Flexible Land Tenure to create a united housing response that involves all Namibians. Namibia’s housing crisis...

Opinion –  Coexistence of Namibia’s energy sector, environment 
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Opinion –  Coexistence of Namibia’s energy sector, environment 

The Energy Sector in Namibia’ 2025 report identified 17 main actors in the energy sector.  One of the biggest challenges these companies face is minimising disruption to the natural environment during their activities. The report highlights several oil and gas challenges that must be addressed to ensure the coexistence of Namibia’s energy sector with the...

Workers’ Day ‘not special’ to informal workers
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Workers’ Day ‘not special’ to informal workers

Auleria Wakudumo As many Namibians prepare to rest, travel and spend time with their loved ones ahead of Worker’s Day, informal workers said the day carries little significance beyond another opportunity to earn a living.  Rivaldo Nawases, a Yango driver, said he sees the long weekend as a chance to maximise his income rather than...

‘It’s More Than Just a Paper’ – Nursing Graduates 
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‘It’s More Than Just a Paper’ – Nursing Graduates 

Joseph Kamata  Graduates of the Alba Chipamba Training Centre (ACTC) say their qualifications represent more than just certificates, but years of perseverance through financial, emotional and academic challenges.  This was shared during the 2026 graduation ceremony held at the Rundu Trade Fair Centre, where over 300 students from the Oshikango, Walvis Bay and Rundu campuses...

MICT engages Otjombinde community 
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MICT engages Otjombinde community 

 Zebaldt Ngaruka  GOBABIS – Community members in the Otjombinde constituency have decried serious communication challenges, mainly caused by recurring power outages in the area.  The concerns were raised during a recent stakeholder engagement hosted by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Otjombinde earlier this week. Among those in attendance was Chief Kaituu...