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OCholera ya tukuka moGrootfontein 
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OCholera ya tukuka moGrootfontein 

Auleria Wakudumo  Ouministeli wouhaku nonghalonawa owa didilika etukuluko lomukifi wocholera oo wa didilikwa moshipangelo shepangelo shaGrootfontein moshitukulwa shaTjozondjupa.  Minista wouhaku, Dr Esperance Luvindao okwa holola kutya okwa shivifilwa koshipangelo shaGrootfontein momafiku 18 Novemba kutya otava fekele umwe womovanaudu va etwa koshipangelo e na omadidiliko omukifi wocholera.  Omunaudu okwa ningilwa omakonaakono oo a tuminwa koNamibia Institute...

Enangeko lookansela novaleli veedoolopa shilindi manga 
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Enangeko lookansela novaleli veedoolopa shilindi manga 

Taimi Haihambo  Minista womayambulepo eedoolopa nomikunda James Sankwasa okwa kaleka manga enangeko lookansela novaleli veedoolopa ovo va findana po omahoololo oshivike sha dja ko.  Momukanda wa pitifwa kuminista, enangeko lookansela osho yo ovaleli vedoolopa okwa li li na okukala ko nena momafiku 3 Desemba, ashike molwoyiimbo ya yooloka okwa undulilwa komesho.  “Omanangeko itaa ka ka...

Mental health a rising health concern
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Mental health a rising health concern

Ali Negumbo  Edward Tenete Mental health has increasingly become a public health challenge in Namibia, with rising suicide cases shaking communities and exposing deep social and emotional vulnerabilities, particularly among the youth. With university students among those affected, concerns are mounting over the availability of support systems in higher education and the urgent need to...

US manufacturing contracts for 9th straight month – Survey
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US manufacturing contracts for 9th straight month – Survey

NEW YORK – Economic activity in the US manufacturing sector contracted more than expected in November, according to a survey released on Monday, pointing to lingering concerns about tariffs.  The reading from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) fell to 48.2 from 48.7, the ninth straight month of contraction. A rating of 50 separates growth...

Opinion – Global fight against HIV must now prioritise cure
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Opinion – Global fight against HIV must now prioritise cure

Namibia this week joined the international community in marking World AIDS Day under the national theme “Sustaining the HIV Response, Ending Stigma and Building Resilient Communities.” The global theme for 2025, “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response,” reminds us that the HIV epidemic continues to evolve and requires renewed global attention. Both themes acknowledge the...

Indonesia, Namibia deepen weave cultural ties 
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Indonesia, Namibia deepen weave cultural ties 

Matheus David  The University of Namibia’s Khomasdal campus became a hub of colour, culture and creativity last week as Namibia and Indonesia strengthened their long-standing partnership through the official opening of the Indonesia Weaving Workshop.  The initiative brings together artisans, students and lecturers to learn traditional Indonesian weaving skills while exploring Namibia’s own rich creative...

Opinion – Addressing workplace violence
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Opinion – Addressing workplace violence

Workplace violence in Namibia is no longer an exception; it has become a disturbing norm. Each year, we hear more cases of workers being beaten, humiliated, assaulted, or even killed while simply trying to earn a living. From domestic workers and farm labourers to security guards and factory employees, the pattern is the same: abuse...

Khorixas man sentenced to life 
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Khorixas man sentenced to life 

Iuze Mukube  A sentence of life imprisonment was imposed on a convicted man by Windhoek High Court Judge Claudia Claasen for the murder of his ex-domestic partner and the mother of his three children.  Arnold Khamseb (50) was convicted in November for a charge of murder, and housebreaking with intent to rape and rape.  The...

Kupembona vows to transform Kapako constituency
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Kupembona vows to transform Kapako constituency

Newly elected councillor for the Kapako constituency, Augustinus Linyando Kupembona from the Swapo party, says his victory marks the beginning of real change for what he describes as “the poorest constituency” in the Kavango West region. Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) results show that Kupembona won with 2 476 votes, defeating Frans Kamina (IC) –...