Lahja Nashuuta MARIENTAL – The mayor of Mariental, Cherien Kock, has credited the town’s first-ever unqualified audit report to strong financial discipline, effective internal controls, and a culture of accountability within the municipality. The Municipality of Mariental became the only local authority in Hardap region – and one of the few in the country –...
Rudolf Gaiseb Fuelled by a hefty injection of N$257 million for the 2025/26 financial year, the long-awaited National Youth Entrepreneurship Fund (NYEF) is finally shifting into top gear, with its official implementation phase expected to kick off this month. After running a one-month pilot phase that ended on 4 September, the fund has already tested...
Hilma Nalupe The much-anticipated Namibia Sports Expo 2025, set to run from 31 October to 1 November, was officially launched on Thursday, last week, in Swakopmund under the theme ‘The Gateway to a Healthy Nation.’ The event promises to be a platform that connects sport, wellness and innovation for all Namibians. Delivering remarks at the...
Joseph Kaula ONEKWAYA WEST – Namibia continues to grapple with rising human trafficking cases, with 706 incidents recorded this year alone. Of these, 36 have been confirmed, while 680 remain classified as high-risk. The alarming statistics were revealed by the deputy director in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Chrispin Kamwi, during...
Paulina Ndalikokule MPUNGU – In a bid to improve learning conditions for pupils across the region, the Kavango West Regional Council has allocated N$500 000 to the Mutjimagumwe Woodwork Cooperative to repair more than 4 000 broken school chairs and desks. The cooperative, based in Mpungu constituency, was officially inaugurated on Friday by environment, forestry...
Hilma Nalupe The Brave Warriors will face São Tomé and Principe on tomorrow in the Fifa World Cup qualifiers of Group H, after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Malawi last Friday at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana. The Warriors were punished for a slow start when Richard Mbulu struck for the Flames...
TOKYO – Japan’s prime minister Shigeru Ishiba yesterday said he will step down after less than a year in power, during which he lost his majority in both houses of parliament. The announcement means fresh uncertainty for the world’s fourth-largest economy as it battles rising food prices and deals with the fallout of US tariffs...
Kaviveterue Virere The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, has officially pre-launched the 2025 National Readathon campaign under the theme “Read Namibia: Break the Silence, Build Minds – Focus on Mental Wellness.” The launch took place on Wednesday, 3 September, at Dagbreek School in Windhoek where Sarah Negumbo, director of the Namibia...
Lahja Nashuuta For Martha !Ganes, public service has long been more than just a profession; it is a personal commitment to positively impacting her community. As a mother of two and a human resource officer at the Erongo Regional Council’s Directorate of Education, she has dedicated over 13 years to shaping lives, supporting teachers, and...
Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah on Tuesday clarified the objectives of the National Youth Entrepreneurship Fund (NYEF), outlining its intended impact on youth empowerment, and contribution to national economic growth. Shafudah emphasised that the programme aligns with the sixth National Development Plan, under which the ministry has been tasked with the development of the NYEF...