Namibia’s energy transition and national skills development agenda has received a major boost as Germany committed Euro 43.8 million (about N$876 million) to new projects. The funding agreement was concluded on Thursday during intergovernmental negotiations held in Lüderitz, where the two governments reaffirmed what they described as “a successful and long-standing development cooperation”. According to...
Hilma Nalupe The Brave Warriors suffered a 0-1 defeat against Comoros during their first encounter in Moroni, Comoros last Friday. During the 84th minute, Comoros player Ali Aboubacar scored for his side, ensuring their win against the Brave Warriors. Although the result was disappointing for Namibia, the match served as an important platform for the...
Iuze Mukube A Windhoek High Court Judge on Friday vocally condemned the killing of a close family member by a father and son, stating that the killing of the deceased within a domestic relationship constituted an aggravating factor. Judge Philanda Christiaan stated this factor requires stern judicial response to deter violence within the family and...
Isabel Bento HENTIES BAY – The coastal town of Henties Bay has inaugurated a series of developments, including the installation of a fully operational Close Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance system across the town. The event also included the unveiling of the town’s first traffic lights, the commissioning of a new open market and the handover...
This year Namibia was downgraded to a lower-middle-income country by the world bank. This I believe was due to the fact that prosperity is not shared by everyone and pervasive inequality persists. The legacy of privileged elites endures decades after apartheid. Namibia remains among the world’s most unequal nations with roughly more than 40% of...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OTJINENE – The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) candidate for the Otjinene Constituency, Mervin Kaupasaneua Tuaire, says he will bring significant change to the vast settlement in the Omaheke region if elected as councillor. Tuaire told Nampa that he will prioritise improving the education sector in the Otjinene constituency by introducing vocational and...
Matheus David The government on Friday officially handed over 377 completed houses under the Mass Housing Development Programme at Otjomuise Extension 10. Speaking at the event, Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa said the moment marks relief, not celebration, as many projects took far longer than expected to complete. He said fifty-eight of the...
In a business climate where many leaders place short-term gains above long-term human development, it is refreshing to encounter an executive who chooses a more principled and sustainable path. Bucks Jansen van Rensburg, the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Bucks Haulage Limited (BHL), stands out as a leader who puts people first and Southern...
Auleria Wakudumo The National Council Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development has moved to clear up widespread confusion surrounding the University of Namibia’s admission requirements, especially for learners who complete school at grade 11 with NSSCO certificates. Many families believed that grade 11 marks the end of the road for university dreams,...
Taimi Haihambo Sakeus Shikololo, omunamido 24 okwa ti vo nofikola kava li lela eefelende molwoluhepo, nonghalo oye ke mu fininika a fiye po ofikola ye a waimine ondjila yaye yeengalo. Shikololo oo a shivika nawa nedina Chicco Deng mokapale kokwiimba, okwa ti okwa dile kEloolo moshitukulwa shaShana. Okuputuka kwaye vati okwa kala kudjuu nokwa...