Taimi Haihambo In the heart of Namibia’s healthcare system stands Dr. Milton Allistair Dax, a dedicated medical professional whose story embodies commitment, compassion, and leadership. As the acting senior medical officer in the Urology Department at Windhoek Central Hospital, Dr. Dax has devoted his career to ensuring that every Namibian has access to quality medical...
Matheus David Choppies Namibia last week launched its graduate programme, aimed at helping young people who struggle to find jobs after completing their studies. Wilka Leonard, the human resources (HR) manager for Choppies Namibia, explained that many students complete university only to face job adverts asking for experience they do not have. She said the...
The revelations surrounding the alleged loss of over N$850 million from the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) have revived public outrage and heightened concerns about Namibia’s governance systems. The incident reflects more than just a financial scandal; it reflects a crisis of leadership and accountability-a recurring theme that continues to erode public confidence in institutions...
Auleria Wakudumo ONDANGWA – For years, taxi operators and commuters in Ondangwa have struggled with a disorderly open space near a marula tree near ABC Open Market, where taxis gathered to pick up and drop off passengers. The Ondangwa Town Council has announced plans to construct a new taxi loading zone to replace the current...
Matheus David The Zion Christian Mission Centre graduates and Shincheonji Volunteers recently held a clean-up campaign behind People’s Primary School, Windhoek. The campaign aims to ensure hygiene and safety for all. Around 80 volunteers joined the activity. They worked in teams, picking up litter, clearing the riverbed and making the place safer for residents. Their...
Accountability, responsibility and service to the people needs to be addressed in this great Republic of the braves. There appears to be a lack of urgency when handling matters that require service. We are just not into serving – at least not at the level where tasks are completed at levels that are acceptable. This...
This article emanates from a statement in the news to the effect that the President is contemplating the transfer of power over “all upstream petroleum operations in Namibia” from the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy to her office, because the history of the industry in Africa shows, “it needs close monitoring”. This means that...
Recent news reports indicate that Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote plans to develop an oil storage facility in Namibia and build a pipeline from Walvis Bay to Zimbabwe. This proposal raises an important question for Namibia: How will this project impact the growth of our own emerging oil and gas industry? Namibia expects to extract oil...
Isabel Bento A wave of young candidates under the age of 35 has entered the race with the hope of reshaping the political sphere, as Namibians prepare for the upcoming local authority elections. Among them are 24-year-old Julia Sem of Usakos, Swakopmund’s current 33-year-old deputy mayor Suama Kautondokwa, and 35-year-old Uis Village Council candidate Manuel Tourob....
Adolf Kaure The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) has won the prestigious Lonely Planet Award at the 2025 World Travel Market (WTM) London. The award celebrates Namibia’s selection as one of the top global destinationsfeatured in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel. As one of the world’s most trusted travel authorities, Lonely Planet selected Namibia for its...