Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP – In a notable development on Friday, the Gainachas Farmers Development Co-operative (GFDC) received commendations for its exemplary approach to organised agriculture, which is significantly contributing to the resilience and improved livelihoods of its members. The co-operative, established in 2009 and revitalised in 2020 with a renewed focus on sustainable farming practices,...
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said yesterday that “opportunists” had orchestrated anti-immigrant attacks on foreigners as he sought to reassure other African countries, which have expressed concern about their nationals. “We must make it clear that there is no place in South Africa for xenophobia, ethnic mobilisation, intolerance or violence,” Ramaphosa said in...
Auleria Wakudumo Namibia is positioning itself as a global leader in water governance and investment following the relocation of the Secretariat of the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) from Sweden to Windhoek. GWPO chief executive officer Alex Simalabwi said operations of the global organisation are expected to officially commence on 23 May. The transition follows...
Adolf Kaure The Public Enterprises Chief Executive Officer’s Forum held its Public Enterprises Breakfast yesterday in Windhoek to discuss how organisational culture and performance management shape institutional success. The event, powered by NamibRe, held under the theme: “Leading for excellence – transforming culture and driving performance”, drew several CEOs from various State-Owned Enterprises. Kenyan businessman...
Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP – //Kharas governor Dawid Gertze yesterday called for stronger constitutional recognition of traditional authorities and communities living near Namibia’s natural resources, saying many residents in the region feel excluded from land reform and resource governance processes. Gertze made the remarks during an engagement with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal...
Auleria Wakudumo The National Collaborative Board of Namibia (NCBN) has reinstated its president Ingashipola Lucas, chairperson Rebecca Cornelius and financial director Agnes Paul, months after the trio was suspended over allegations of financial mismanagement. The board serves as a network for community radio stations and broadcasters in Namibia. It aims to empower local communities by...
Auleria Wakudumo The weekend crime report was predominantly marked by a high incidents of culpable homicide, suicide, attempted murder, inquest, robbery, house breaking and drugs. Culpable homicide Several fatal road incidents were reported over the weekend, claiming seven lives. Three men died and several passengers were injured after a minibus overturned on the Omitara-Otjinene road....
KANO – Dozens of Nigerian fishermen are feared dead after a Chadian army attack against jihadists on Lake Chad, a civilian militia member and a union official told AFP on Sunday. The militia member said the number of dead was unknown, as the operation on the vast expanse of water and marshland between Nigeria, Cameroon,...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The TVET Inter Games 2026 hosted by Gobabis Vocational Training Centre (VTC) at the Legare Stadium, concluded last week in Gobabis. This event brought together 10 state-owned VTCs from across the country, celebrating the spirit of unity, sportsmanship, and excellence among Namibia’s technical and vocational education trainees. Allen Uaonga Kahiha, event organiser, told...
Abraham Mwanyekange Omupresidente woNamibia Football Association (NFA) Robert Shimooshili okwa holola kutya Eeshoke Chula Chula otadi ka kufa ombinga mekopi loCAF Confederation. Chula Chula otaka kufa ombinga moudano ou konima eya ponomola onhivali molixa yotete yaNamibia neudo. Shimooshili okwa ti kape na eshi tashi keelele Chula Chula oku kufa ombinga mekopi olo hali danwa keengudu detanga...