The Alma-Ata declaration of 1978 emerged as a major milestone of the 20th century in the field of public health. The conference reaffirmed that health is indeed a fundamental human right. Moreover, the attainment of the highest possible level is an important social goal world-wide, whose realisation requires the action and input of other sectors...
Lahja Nashuuta The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has announced that a significant portion of its N$898.5 million budget for the 2025/26 financial year will be allocated to the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and government’s efforts to bridge the digital divide. There is a deliberate focus on rural areas, MICT minister Emma Theofelus...
Zebald Ngaruka OTJIMANANGOMBE – Hundreds of Ovambanderu and other sympathisers are expected to descend on Okahandja this weekend to bid farewell to their revered leader, Gerson Kunomundu Katjirua. Katjirua, who was an Ovambanderu traditional authority’s senior councillor, died on 27 April and will be buried on Sunday. The burial ceremony will be the last in...
Iuze Mukube Windhoek High Court Judge Naomi Shivute this week found two former farm employees guilty of the gruesome murder of an elderly couple in Gobabis in 2018. Bernadus Afrikaner (37) and Salathiel Unaeb (49) faced 11 charges in relation to the murders of Armin Siegfried Riedel (68) and his wife Brunhild Riedel (66). The...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – Over 20 mothers who receive their child support money at the Rundu Magistrate’s Court have expressed frustration over payment delays. The Maintenance Act 9 of 2003 mandates financial support for children, but the mothers say its implementation has not been effective, leading to delays and difficulties.“We have been struggling and fighting...
Lahja Nashuuta Swapo Member of Parliament Austin Samupwa has called for an increase in funding for Namibia’s Judiciary to enable the country to fulfil both national and international legal obligations. He was making his input to the ministry’s N$600 million budget debate following its tabling by justice minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel. Immanuel said the funds...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has allocated N$393.3 million for energy supply in the 2025/2026 financial year. The largest amount in the ministry’s budget will contribute to efforts to achieve universal access to electricity by 2040. The ministry’s total budget is N$939.5 million. Deputy Prime Minister Natangwe Ithete, who also...
The adage that “a good dancer knows when to leave the stage” simply implies that it is crucial to recognise when to move on from a situation, even if it has been enjoyable or successful, before it becomes detrimental. It is an expression former National Unity Democratic Organisation secretary general Joseph Kauandenge (JK) claims to...
Lahja Nashuuta Sergeant George Shilongo Shikwanyu is a shining example of dedication, integrity and community-driven leadership. As the second-in-command administrative officer at the Maltahöhe police station, he views his role not just as a job, but also as a calling to protect and support the community he serves. “I am a Sergeant First Class,” Shikwanyu...
The old sayings, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” and “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing”, echoed loudly as we pen this week’s editorial. However, we will not get tired, relent or equivocate in bringing to your attention how evil a society we...