When Namibia’s first female President, Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, announced that tertiary and vocational education would be free starting in 2026, the nation erupted with hope, pride, and curiosity. This is a breakthrough for students and families who struggle with registration fees and acquiring student loans. It also signals that the government wants to empower...
Iuze Mukube The Fishing Corporation of Namibia’s (Fishcor) appeal lodged in the Supreme Court of Namibia to allow a fugitive lawyer linked to the fishrot corruption and fraud scandal to be allowed to present evidence through video link has succeeded. The appeal follows a High Court judgement that refused to permit Fishcor to present evidence...
As 2025 draws to a close, Namibia finds itself at a defining moment in its young democratic journey. This year marked milestones that resonate far beyond our borders and tested the resilience of our political institutions at home. We end the year with a mixture of pride in progress, concern over stagnation, and hope for...
What makes you similar to me as I write this is your choice of authenticity. If you opt for perfect pretense, then you are exactly the person I want to reach with this article because I intend to challenge your perspective. If you are in leadership, bearing the burden of discrimination and the fear of...
Hilma Nalupe The first-ever Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Annual Boxing Bonanza, organised by MTC Salute Boxing Academy, will take place this Saturday, 20 December 2025, at the Helao Nafidi Business Expo Hall in the Ohangwena region. To convey that the ‘fight is still on’, MTC Salute Boxing Academy held a press conference to welcome the international...
Adolf Kaure A smooth transition characterised the year 2025 as former president Nangolo Mbumba handed over the reins to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in March. Democracy was the key theme throughout the year, with the incumbent’s “business unusual” mantra offering Namibians hope for shared prosperity, social inclusion, and political stability. It is that time of year...
December is in full swing, and you are already doing the mental maths: new uniform, gifts, groceries, petrol to visit family, and somehow still have enough money left for January. You know what’s coming. The stationery list is already sitting in your school WhatsApp group. By the second week of January, every shop will be...
As the festive season celebrations unfold, the holiday season does not only bring joy but also an unfortunate increase in gender-based violence (GBV) crimes. Namibia is not excluded. The holidays, traditionally are times of elation and togetherness, can unfortunately become a breeding ground for tensions and fights. Heightened family tension can rise from a variety...
Matheus David The National Planning Commission (NPC) has had a busy and productive 2025, defined by strong partnerships, hard work, and a focus on delivering real results for Namibians. The Commission has worked together with government ministries, agencies, the private sector, and development partners to ensure that national policies and programmes make a difference in...
Rudolf Gaiseb President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s administration has set the tone, possibly, for the next five years. As the year ends, the lines have fallen to the youth in pleasant places, as Nandi-Ndaitwah streamlines youth empowerment and transformation. Maintaining unity in diversity, natural resource beneficiation, and empowering youth for sustainable development; this is the era ushered ...