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...
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 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...
Hilma Nalupe What began as a small backyard operation in Windhoek has grown into a successful business. Boerseep, a traditional soap brand founded by local entrepreneur Martha April during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, is now available on shelves across the country. Using a time-honoured recipe consisting of just three ingredients – animal fat,...
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...
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...
LONDON – British foreign minister Yvette Cooper yesterday condemned Israel’s ground assault on Gaza City as “utterly reckless and appalling”, calling instead for an immediate ceasefire. “It will only bring more bloodshed, kill more innocent civilians and endanger the remaining hostages,” she said in a post on X. The European Union warned Tuesday that Israel’s...
Hilma Nalupe The Nedbank for Good Series reached its final qualifying stop in Windhoek on Saturday, where John Williams and Justine Shikulo triumphed at the Windhoek Golf and Country Club. Their victories in round 13 not only capped off an exciting preliminary stage but also booked their spots in the much-anticipated finals at Omeya Golf...
Auleria Wakudumo The Swapo Party’s Okongo district office has been officially renamed after the First Gentleman, Lieutenant-General (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah. This is in recognition of his contribution to the liberation struggle and continued commitment to national development. Speaking at the renaming ceremony, Ndaitwah expressed gratitude to the party leadership. He urged members to remain...
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...