In a democratic nation like the Republic of Namibia, accountability must be at the heart of governance. It is often assumed that only the ruling party should be held accountable for national decisions, the management of state resources, and the implementation of policies. While the government in power certainly bears the greatest responsibility, this does...
One morning a week back, I was watching television and listening to the Inspector General of the Namibian Police Joseph Shikongo talking about the police’s Back to School Road Safety Awareness campaign on Good Morning Namibia, which was impressive. This article expresses similar sentiments regarding the admission of learners in schools. Hopefully, all learners are...
Today, I sat attentively and listened as President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah officially launched Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) in Windhoek. I have since gone through the document itself. The vision is there, the intentions are noble, and the language is as promising as ever. For that effort alone, I commend the President for attempting...
In recent years, Namibia has been faced with reports and investigations into large-scale scandals that many believe have tested the country’s legal and ethical boundaries. The matters that have become widely known as Fishrot and OilRot appear to illustrate a concerning overlap between commercial dealings and what some have described as possible criminal conduct. While...
Lahja Nashuuta Hastings Ntema may not wear a suit or sit behind a desk, but his daily efforts help keep the wheels of government turning smoothly. A dedicated worker at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security in Windhoek, Ntema is the kind of public servant whose contributions are often overlooked but are...
Rauna Kalola The Ministry of Health and Social Services in the Erongo region is set to roll out the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign from 4 to 15 August 2025, aimed at girls aged 9 to 14. This marks a major step forward in the region’s long-term cervical cancer prevention strategy, which also encompasses regular...
The alleged tribal confrontations that recently erupted at Otjinene in the Omaheke region, if indeed are found to be ethnic tensions as many are asserting, are strongly condemnable and very unfortunate. Otjinene, a sparsely populated constituency of about 7 000 inhabitants, was on Monday this week rocked by violent clashes following the death of a...
Stefanus Nambara EKONDJO – The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) has officially handed over a newly constructed building to Ekondjo Primary School, a rural school in Kavango West, valued at N$2.4 million. The facility comprises four classrooms, a storeroom, an administration block with a master office, a strong room, a reception area, additional office...
Iuze Mukube Businesswoman Lydia Elindi on Wednesday declared in court that she has no intention of fleeing if granted bail, stating that her priority is to clear her name and restore her reputation. Elindi, who is accused alongside her husband Malakia Elindi, was responding on one of the State’s grounds for objection to the nine...
Debt has become a lifestyle, and that’s a problem. Over the past decade, Namibia has witnessed a mushrooming of micro-lenders and cash loan businesses. While their services are legal and can sometimes be necessary, many operate with minimal regulation, predatory practices, and poor credit controls, pushing thousands of salaried workers into a dangerous cycle of...