Monika Amunyela Namibian gospel artist Leopold “Dee’A” Vatilifa recently released “Pain and Glory”, a project he describes as an honest reflection of who he is today. Since its debut, the album has quickly drawn attention for its emotional depth, contemporary gospel sound, and striking vulnerability. For Vatilifa, the album is not just a collection of...
As Namibia’s oil and gas industry begins to take shape, the country stands on the cusp of an economic transformation. The developing sector, boosted by offshore discoveries, has sparked optimism about the potential for energy independence, job creation, and foreign investment. Yet, alongside this promise lies a critical challenge: ensuring that the digital backbone supporting...
As Namibia joins the world in observing 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence from 25 November to 10 December, and as we hold the 5th National Men’s Conference hosted by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare in Katima Mulilo from 8 to 9 December, a disturbing event occurred in Katima Mulilo and...
Green hydrogen projects present a significant opportunity for long-term economic transformation in Namibia and could redefine its industrial development. The country is in a highly competitive position, supported by exceptional solar and wind resources and rising global demand for cleaner energy. Securing a major international Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) partner shows that these projects...
GENEVA – UN human rights commissioner Volker Turk yesterday said that he fears new “atrocities” in Sudan amid intense fighting between the army and paramilitary forces in the battleground Kordofan region. Fighting has intensified across the three states that make up Kordofan as the Sudanese army seeks to keep the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF)...
Iuze Mukube The Supreme Court of Namibia has dismissed an appeal lodged by a candidate to supersede a decision of the High Court that declined to set aside the election of the Kaptein of the Rehoboth Baster community held on 24 April. The appeal was dismissed in the appeal court on Monday. Renault van Wyk,...
Lahja Nashuuta Namibia’s healthcare system is struggling with a serious shortage of medical workers across almost every field, with more specialised fields struggling the most. The country has only one anesthesiologist, one neurosurgeon, one medical oncologist, and one infectious disease specialist. There are also only one or two specialists in fields such as nuclear medicine...
Rudolf Gaiseb Observers brought together by the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) found that young people barely participated in the recently ended elections. The observers’ mission was aimed at assessing the inclusivity, transparency and credibility of the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections. Despite the polling stations opening and closing on time and an inclusive...
Ministera goukanguki noukali nawa Dr. Esperance Luvindao kahundilire vatungimo asi gutu dame, yimo vana kutanta wouministeli zoukanguki, kuna kutuhundira tukwate nomutjima, siruwo oso tuna kugwana mbatero kuvakwetu yipo tuture nayinye eyi melikwanmo mokukumburura kokambumburu aka monomukunda detu nadinye murongo nane. Age kageve mbudi ezi moutano apa nye kageve asi Namibia kupi ana sikamene kweyi youkanguki,...
Your words in Algiers ring with a language we have long waited to hear from the Namibian state. A language that recognises the brutality of colonialism and calls for its criminalisation under international law. On the surface, this is a welcome chorus in a hall where Africa is finally raising its voice in unity. But...