Hesron Kapanga After withdrawing from its joint bid with Botswana to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), the directorate of sports is yet to close a bank account opened for the failed project – raising concerns over alleged misuse of public funds. The BONA bid was meant to position the two countries at...
GOBABIS – Prominent Omaheke Region farmer and educator Paul Uziruapi Kahorere died at Gobabis on last week.He was 62.Kahorere, affectionately known as ‘Mitiri’, was a leader in the Ovambanderu Traditional Council (OTC) under Paramount Chief Aletha Karikondua Nguvauva, serving as the council’s National Committee member.His cousin, Heroldt Vekaama Murangi, informed Nampa that he was also a...
Auleria Wakudumo Oshakati – Elelo lodoolopa yaShakati ola pitifa omutengenekwamwaalu woshimaliwa womudo 2025/26. Elelo ola tengeneka momutengenekwamwaalu walo kutya otali ka longifa eemiliona N$87.2 okutunga nokuyambula po omalukanda mOshakati. Mayola wodoolopa yaShakati, Leonard Hango okwa shiivifa ngaho pefimbo elelo lodoolopa tali pitifa omutengenekwamwaalu woshimaliwa womudo 2025/26 weemiliona N$350, Etitano mOshakati. “Ohatu ka wedela ko olukanda...
TOKYO – The global auto industry has been rocked by China’s decision to restrict exports of rare earth magnets that are crucial to making vehicles. With a near monopoly on the output of rare earth elements, Beijing is using them as a key weapon in its trade war with Washington. China accounts for more than...
Michael Liswaniso KATIMA MULILO – The president of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Martin Lukato Lukato has distanced his party from the United Democratic Party’s (UDP) Caprivi Strip self-determination agenda. In a strongly worded social media post on Friday, Lukato, who comes from Makanga in the Zambezi region, stressed that NDP and UDP are two...
Lahja Nashuuta Four Namibian cannabis advocacy groups have jointly submitted a legal and human rights-based request for the urgent reform of cannabis laws in the country. They are Cannabis and Hemp Association of Namibia (CHAN), Ganja Users of Namibia (GUN), Medical Marijuana Association of Namibia (MMAN) and the Rastafari United Front (RUF). The request was...
Lahja Nashuuta A perception that specialising in indigenous languages lacks economic value has been engrained into the minds of most students. This is one of the key reasons why students shun indigenous languages when pursuing careers in the education profession. This was said by Cynthy Haihambo-Ya-Otto, an associate professor in the Department of Applied Education...
Lahja Nashuuta Former youthful parliamentarians have called on the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) to expedite the approval of amendments to the rules governing the Members of Parliament (MPs) and Other Office-Bearers Pension Fund. In March, the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises and MPs adopted a series of resolutions aimed at reforming the...
Andreas Thomas Whale Rock Cement’s attempt to acquire Schwenk Namibia, the producer of Cheetah Cement, is facing strong opposition from stakeholders who fear it could create a monopoly in the local cement industry. On Thursday, the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) held a stakeholder meeting to gather information about the proposed acquisition of the parent company...
Auleria Wakudumo OSHAKATI – The Oshakati Town Council on Friday presented its N$350 million budget for the 2025/26 financial year. Council said the budget is balanced, with projected revenues matching planned expenditures, leaving no deficit or surplus. Oshakati mayor Leonard Hango stated that this year’s budget focuses on key priority areas aligned with the council’s...