In the 2019 elections, the dominance of the Swapo Party came to a slumbering halt when the liberation movement lost its two-thirds majority in the National Assembly, with this loss of hegemony further compounded when its presidential candidate at the time, late president Hage Geingob (may his soul rest in peace) managed to secure only...
As Namibia contends with pressing issues like unemployment and inequality, one crucial question emerges; how can we shape our future without engaging in the political process? Politics is often misunderstood and viewed merely as a struggle for power or the domain of a select few. Many people frequently assert, “Politics is a dirty game, I...
Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, has said employees whose employers are not reimbursing the Pay As You Earn from the income tax amendments can claim their money from the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) from February 2025. A notice was issued by the minister for employers to reimburse employees for PAYE that was...
OMUTHIYA – The Oshikoto Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture has pointed out that there are 528 temporary classrooms in the region that are not conducive to teaching and learning. According to the directorate’s deputy director, Tomas Kalimbo in an interview with Nampa on Thursday, these consist of pre-fabricated classrooms, sheds, tents and shacks. Kalimbo...
Lahja Nashuuta The government has decided not to introduce Swahili at public schools, an offer that was extended by former Tanzanian president, the late John Pombe Magufuli during a state visit to Namibia. Back in 2020, Cabinet directed the ministry of education to introduce the language into the Namibian school curriculum. In an interview with...
Auleria Wakudumo The Rally for Democratic and Progress (RDP) officially launched its manifesto for the 2024 National and Presidential Elections in Ongwediva on Saturday. The event was originally set for Okandjengedi but was moved to Ongwediva at the last minute due to strong winds. At the manifesto launch, party president Mike Kavekotora expressed disappointment in...
Johannesburg – Veteran politician Tito Mboweni, a former anti-apartheid activist who won praise for his fiscal prudence and for shaping the country’s labour laws, died on Saturday aged 65, the government has announced. “President Ramaphosa offers his condolences to the family and friends of Dr Mboweni, who passed away following a short illness,” the presidency...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Two premier league teams, Eeshoke Chula Chula from Ohangwena and Otjiwarongo-based Mighty Gunners, view their one-day pre-season tournament held in Tsumeb on Saturday as an eye-opener. The games were played at the famous Oscar Norich Stadium, and the two premier league teams were joined by local teams Chief Santos and Kaltes Wasser FC...
Auleria Wakudumo Okaana keedula 12 oka kwatwa keenghono okudja kofikola mEtitano. Oshiningwanima osha ningilwa mOshigambo, moshikandjohololo shaNiipa moshitukulwa shaShikoto. Komufala wopolisi moshitukulwa shaShikoto Teopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku okwa koleka oshiningwanima eshi. Nashikaku okwa ti nakuningwa oshihakanwa okwa li vati a uka keumbo okudja kofikola, eshi a hanga omufekelwa e li omutumba popepi nomaendo te mu ifana. Okaana...
Charles Ndeumane Kansela gwoshikandjohogololo shaKongo Efraim Shipindo okwa ti ombila moka mwa li mwa fumvikwa yamwe yomoonakulwa aakulu anuwa oya fumvuka pethimbo aalumentu ya li taya fulu omunino gwomenya nomasipa gagumwe gwomuyo oge ya kombanda. Shipindo okwa ti konima yOosoondaha mbali dha piti aalumentu yamwe yomomukunda Oshambada moshitopolwa shaHangwena oya li taya fulu omunino gwomeya...