Hilma Nalupe The Namibia National Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association yesterday launched the King’s Baton Relay in Windhoek, marking the beginning of a historic sporting celebration in the country. The event was unveiled by CEO Anri Parker, who said the relay would be hosted in Namibia through various activities from 25 to 27 September...
Taimi Haihambo ONGWEDIVA – Residents of Ongwediva say it has become unsafe to walk freely in the town, as stray and roaming dogs continue to attack people. In a space of one week, three people were reportedly bitten by dogs. This was confirmed by Ongwediva Town Council’s environmental health practitioner Penda Kashihakumwa. He said more...
Kaviveterue Virere The Students Union of Namibia (SUN) launched a nationwide petition last week. They want Namibia’s Free Education Policy to be fully and fairly implemented. The goal of the petition is to encourage young people, students and the general public to demand that all Namibians have equitable access to education. The move is a...
Iuze Mukube Legal practitioners across the country united online and offline to express condolences and gratitude to one of the prominent criminal lawyers in Namibia. Hipura Ujaha, who died on 5 September 2025, graduated from the University of Namibia alongside Sisa Namandje and Brian Uirab. Natjirikasorua Tjirera stated that Ujaha’s life was an “oasis of...
Auleria Wakudumo The Roads Contractor Company (RCC) and the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) signed a five-year memorandum of understanding aimed at accelerating land servicing and affordable housing delivery across Namibia. The agreement was done in line with government’s national development priorities under the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). At the signing ceremony, NHE Chief Executive...
Iuze Mukube Family ties, friendships, acquaintances and what has been suggested as a possible conspiratorial relationship were laid bare by an Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) officer yesterday in the Namcor-rot scandal. ACC chief investigating officer Oberty Inambao, who stood in the witness dock yesterday, told the court that there is evidence linking Cedric Willemse to the...
Pinehas K Pinehas The African Global Hydrogen Summit, held last week at the Mövenpick Hotel in Windhoek, provided a platform for innovators and investors to explore opportunities within the rapidly expanding hydrogen sector. More than just an energy conversation, the summit showcased how different industries are converging to support and accelerate the development of hydrogen...
Lahja Nashuuta The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has registered four new community-based associations ahead of this year’s regional and local authority elections. The commission is now calling for public objections to the registration of these associations. The objection period, which commenced on 11 September, will run until 11 October 2025. “All objections must be...
Auleria Wakudumo Ombelewa yoSwapo moshikandjo shaKongo oya lukilwa pambelewa omulumenhu wotete woshilongo Epaphras Ndaitwah. Ndaitwah okwa lukilwa ombelewa ei molwoupenda noufule waye oo a longa okuxumifa eliko loshilongo pombada omanga oshilongo inashi manguluka fiyo opaife. Pefimbo ta patulula ombelewa pambelewa, Ndaitwah okwa holola olupandu kelelo longudu tai pangele. Ndaitwah okwa twa yo omukumo ovalanduli vongudu...
Monika Amunyela Creatives from the College of the Arts (COTA) reimagined heritage for the future in a European Union-supported innovation competition. Over 30 students from the COTA showcased their artwork at the Namibian Design Innovation Competition Workshop, which took place recently at the Katutura Community Art Centre. The two-week programme challenged participants to reinterpret Namibia’s...