Taimi Haihambo Omupedu minista wehongo Dino Balloti okwa ti epangelo ola yandja eemiliona N$200 koshikondo shehongo opo di tungile keefikola dokomaushai eengulu dounongononi, tadi ifanwa eelabola. Edi okwe di popya pefimbo ali ta ta lele po ofikola yedina Sackaria Shikudule moshitukulwa shaHangwena, oya nayo imwe yomeefikola odo da teelelwa dikale koshivalo sheefikola odo tadi ka...
I write with deep concern about the growing misuse of “suspensions and pending investigations” in our parastatals, municipalities, and town councils. These extended suspensions, sometimes lasting months or even years, are draining public funds, paralysing institutions, and psychologically damaging individuals who have stood firm against corruption. While Fillemon Nakashole at Nored remains suspended and receives...
Taimi Haihambo Inmates from the Oluno Correctional Facility have stepped out of prison walls and into school classrooms across the Oshikoto region. They brought a powerful message to young people on how drug and alcohol abuse can destroy one’s future. The week-long campaign was hosted last week and kicked off at the Ontananga Senior Secondary...
An article in The Namibian newspaper on Tuesday, 29 July 2025, reports that the United States of America’s (USA or US) military has raised concern over “jihadist groups” and “drug cartels” near Namibia’s borders, following high-level talks with the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, which have increased tensions. This issue apparently involves establishing an...
Auleria Wakudumo The Kunene region continues to face a severe shortage of healthcare workers as many qualified professionals are unwilling to accept placements in remote and underserved areas. Ministry of Health and Social Services spokesperson Walter Kamaya has confirmed that as of July 2025, the Kunene region has up to 161 vacant positions across key...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth , Sports, Arts and Culture Sanet Steenkamp has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to youth development, placing strong emphasis on expanding access to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a key pathway for empowerment. Speaking at the opening of the Commonwealth Youth Ecosystem Stakeholders Dialogue on...
GENEVA – Nations must resolve the global plastics crisis, the head of UN talks told negotiators from 180 countries gathered in Geneva on Tuesday to forge a landmark treaty on eliminating the life-threatening waste. “We are facing a global crisis,” Ecuadoran diplomat Luis Vayas Valdivieso said at the start of 10 days of negotiations. “Plastic...
Lahja Nashuuta The Otjiwarongo Municipality has denied allegations of irregularities and favouritism in the awarding of a N$14 million tender for the construction of bulk water supply infrastructure in Orwetoveni Extensions 24 and 25. This follows allegations that the municipality has bypassed standard procurement procedures by awarding the contract to Ndakalimwe Investment CC under an...
Iuze Mukube An ACC chief investigating officer Oberty Inambao yesterday reinforced the State’s stance that Enercon ‘sold dreams’ to Namcor. He said Enercon failed to deliver assets paid for by the national oil company. Testifying during the ongoing bail hearing, investigating officer Inambao detailed how Namcor made payments to Enercon under the belief that they...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Following their stellar performance in the recent boxing competition held on the eve of Otjinene Expo, the chairperson of the Otjinene Boxing Club (OBC), Kaupaseneua Tuaire, said the future of the young boxers looks bright, but that they need support. The Otjinene boxers recorded six wins out of 10 fights, which Tuaire said...