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Oshipaxu she liteela moZambezi …Ouministeli wa katukilila u shi kondeke 
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Oshipaxu she liteela moZambezi …Ouministeli wa katukilila u shi kondeke 

Auleria Wakudumo  Ovakwashiwana vamwe moshitukulwa shaZambezi ove li monghuwo i na onghambe eshi oshipahu sha hanauna po oikunomwa yavo momapya.  Otaku hokololwa oikunomwa, unene omapungu moikandjohoololo ngaashi Old Masokotwani naLinyati ya lika po filufilu koshipahu.  Mouvidio va andjakana komalungula, omapya amwe otaa ulike a yelekwa koshipaxu. Omapungu okwa lika omafo aeshe, kuamwe okwa fyaala ashike...

Unams ge ǂguro Sōǀôan!khaiba ǁîb kampes tawa ǂhanusise go ǀhui-am
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Unams ge ǂguro Sōǀôan!khaiba ǁîb kampes tawa ǂhanusise go ǀhui-am

Universitaits Namibiab dis (Unam) ge ǂoa ge wekheb di Mantaxtsēs ai ǁîs di ǂguro nî ī soǀôan di !khaiba Hage Geingob Kampes hîa dana!ās !nâ mâs tawa ǂhanusise ge ǁkhowa-am.  Nē soǀôan di !khaib hîa universitaits di !Nakaǂnôa Kanseliri, Kenneth Matengub xa ge a ǀhui-amheb ge ǁîb a ǀgamǁîse Afrikab !nâ ra !gawaǀîhe, Universitaits Cape...

Farmers’ Kraal – Navigating challenges of rainy season 
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Farmers’ Kraal – Navigating challenges of rainy season 

A good rainy season is one that starts at the anticipated time, is well- distributed throughout the season, and ultimately rehydrates the soil, refills water sources and replenishes vegetation. However, recent rainfall has been conspicuously erratic, causing concern for farmers. In addition, rainfall often comes with adverse conditions – lightning strikes, floods, mud traps, pests...

Resettled farmers want Agribank loans increased to N$1 million
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Resettled farmers want Agribank loans increased to N$1 million

Lahja Nashuuta Resettled farmers in the Otjozondjupa, Omaheke, Kunene and Erongo regions are calling for an increase in funding from Agribank.  They claim that the current funding arrangement of N$200 000 for resettled farmers is insufficient to expand their agricultural operations.  Additionally, the farmers in the four regions are demanding a more comprehensive support. This...

Market panic deepens as Trump sticks to tariffs
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Market panic deepens as Trump sticks to tariffs

PARIS – A global stock market rout deepened yesterday, with Hong Kong crashing as US president Donald Trump stood firm on tariffs despite fears that his trade war could spark a recession. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index sank 13.2%, its biggest drop since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, while Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 fell an eye-watering...

Amushelelo’s case stuck in starting blocks 
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Amushelelo’s case stuck in starting blocks 

Iuze Mukube  The contempt of court application by Namibian Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo against social activist Michael Amushelelo failed to proceed beyond the initial stages.  Amushelelo yesterday informed Judge Anne-Doris Hans-Kaumbi of his intention to file a recusal application, aimed at her removal from the matter, which delayed the matter.  Shikongo is suing Amushelelo...

Namibia’s roads network faces acid test 
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Namibia’s roads network faces acid test 

Chelva Wells  Half of Namibia’s roads have exceeded their intended lifespan, the Roads Authority (RA) has reported.  Recent rains have further weakened the roads network, leading to closures and detours in various regions.  The collapse of the Aris River Bridge on the B1 between Windhoek and Rehoboth in March prompted the construction of a temporary...

Cabinet Briefs  
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Cabinet Briefs  

Cabinet concerned by heavy rain  Cabinet took note of the update on the rainfall situation, the prospects of the outbreak of locusts in the Southern African Development Community and the likely spread to Namibia.  The bulk of Namibia received normal rainfall, while some parts received above-normal rainfall between February and March 2025.  Cabinet directed the...

Four Outjo stock theft suspects nabbed  … 31 cattle stolen 
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Four Outjo stock theft suspects nabbed  … 31 cattle stolen 

Uakutura Kambaekua  OPUWO – Four people have been arrested in connection with a stock theft case involving 31 cattle reportedly stolen from the Bergvlei and Mountbauten farms in the Outjo district.  They are currently being held in the Outjo holding cells.  Chief Inspector Vehangaiza Hindjou, the Head of Community Affairs for the Namibian Police in...

Woman loses over N$800 000 to fraudster 
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Woman loses over N$800 000 to fraudster 

Police at Aranos in the Hardap region are investigating a case of fraud after a 48-year-old woman was defrauded of over N$800 000. The incident happened on Friday between 16h00 and 17h00. It is alleged that the victim received a phone call from someone, who introduced himself as an employee of Telecom Namibia.  He said...