Auleria Wakudumo Opolifi moshitukulwa shaTjozondjupa otai konakona oshibofa shelikufomwenyo omo omunangeshefa e shiivike nawa a xulifa eshi vati e limangeleka. Oshiningwanima eshi osha ningilwa meumbo lanakufya molukanda Oshetu No. 1 mOkahandja, mEtitatu lwopo 03h07. Nakufya okwa tongololwa oye Christian Shiikeni, mwene wobar hai ifanwa oZee World ili molukanda lavo. Omupopiliko wopolifi moshiotukulwa shaTjozondjupa, Maureen Mbeha...
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Opinion – Commercial bank’s role in building a sustainable financial future
One of the key roles of a commercial bank is to manage liquidity and ensure access to funding to support financial stability and economic growth. Aligning funding costs with credit pricing, banks must respond to emerging trends, notably the global shift toward sustainable finance. As sustainability becomes integral to financial strategy, banks must ensure they...
Opinion – Legacy is more than a title
In today’s results-driven world, many professionals, particularly those in leadership or public service, approach their roles with a focus on fulfilling mandates within limited timeframes. We chase targets, manage outputs, and strive for efficiency. Yet, in the process, we often overlook a deeper responsibility: to leave behind a legacy anchored in integrity, purpose and the...
Opinion – Ode to Namibia’s female President
After the country obtained independence in 1990, one of the agenda on the table was to push women equality and equity, something that seems hard to be achieved. However, those who were given that responsibility have made sure that it is not just a dream. One cannot talk about equality and equity without appreciating the...
Opinion – Examining challenges of communal land governance in Namibia
In Namibia, communal land holds great significance as a resource vital to the livelihood and well-being of many rural communities. The responsibility of managing and administering land lies with the government through traditional authorities for the benefit of traditional communities. The management, allocation and preservation of land play a central role in the development of...
Opinion – Otjombinde commemorations were flawed
I would like to reject the commemoration that was held on 18 May 2025 in Tallismanus, Otjombinde constituency by OvaMbanderu Traditional Council (OTC) better known as “Ovanamutjemo,” in respect of the great icon, the freedom fighter, Ohoze Claudius Jakaunga Heuva. Following the introduction of the Odendaal Plan in Namibia in 1964 by the South African...
Communities want to rescue Nida’s projects
Lahja Nashuuta The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (Nida) is under mounting scrutiny from communities and lawmakers following revelations of many under-performing and abandoned projects across the country. This has reignited calls for the decentralisation of infrastructure management to local authorities. The state of some of Nida’s industrial parks has deteriorated, while others have turned into...
Parliament pushes for vape, hubbly ban
Rudolf Gaiseb A parliamentary standing committee has recommended an import ban as well as prohibiting the sale, hiring and use of hubbly and vaping products in Namibia. This recommendation is found in the National Council’s Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare and Labour Affairs’ report released earlier this week. It also proposes prohibiting the sale...
Hengari’s withdrawal paradox …MP’s ejection divides opinion
Lahja Nashuuta The removal of former Agriculture, Water and Land Reform minister Mac-Albert Hengari from Parliament has triggered mixed reactions, with several political and legal commentators questioning the legality of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s move. Hengari was fired from Cabinet towards the end of April, following his arrest on allegations of attempted bribery after claims he...
Ministry urges precautions against wildfires
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has urged Namibians to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions against wildfires. This follows a fuel load assessment conducted across the country, which found that the fuel load is high and the risk of wildfires is currently imminent. In a media statement issued on Wednesday, the...









