Andreas Thomas Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudentia Kröhne said the nation’s mineral wealth should benefit not only investors, but also local communities. “As a member of this august House and deputy minister, I shall work closely with stakeholders to promote responsible mining practices that benefit both investors and local communities,” she said...
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Gaza hospital hit as Israel intensifies assault
GAZA CITY – An Israeli air strike early yesterday heavily damaged one of the few functioning hospitals in Gaza, with the Israeli military saying it had targeted a Hamas “command and control centre” operating within the facility. Israel has produced no evidence of this claim. Since the outbreak of war, tens of thousands of Gazans...
Chula Chula held at home by Blue Waters
Auleria Wakudumo OSHAKATI – In the 16th and 17th rounds of the Debmarine premiership on Saturday at Oshakati Independence Stadium, Eeshoke Chula Chula was forced to settle for a draw on home turf after a tight clash with Blue Waters. Despite creating chances, Chula Chula could not secure a win, making it more draws than...
Omapya a kungululwa po kefundja
Auleria Wakudumo Nonande vahapu otava yolele ketayoo molweloolo loneudo, vamwe unene moitukulwa yokonooli ova dengwa pomutima shaashi oikunomwa yavo yahanaunwa po kefundja. Ehafo lovanafaalama ava neudo ola shituka enyeme, va dengwa pomutima eshi omapya avo a ya koshi yomeva konima efundja la fika momapya avo. Ovakwashiwana vomomukunda Onanhinda moshitukulwa shaHangwena ovo va tembukila keetenda ova...
Ehongo lovanafikola 30 000 la iwa moshipala kefundja …Eefikola 78 da pata komeva moitukulwa itatu
Auleria Wakudumo Otashi dulika omuvalu wovanafikola ovo ehongo lavo la piyaanekwa kefundja nokodula tau lihekele po40 000 ile udule po. Eshi oshe likolelela komivalu odo da yandjwa komalelo opaitukulwa atatu monooli, omo eefikola adishe kumwe di li 78 da pata pakafimbo molwoyana oyo i hadi omeva neenghono. Omivalu edi otadi ulike kutya ounona vomoshitukulwa shaMusati...
New free trade area proposed to combat Trump’s uncertainty
SYDNEY – New Zealand’s prime minister proposed Thursday a new alliance to battle global export restrictions, enlisting members of a 12-nation trans-Pacific free trading agreement and the European Union. The US tariffs had “shocked” financial markets, though Donald Trump’s pause on the highest levies — excepting those on China — was “welcome”, prime minister Christopher...
Opinion – Empowering Kunene region: Bridging the gap between abundance and opportunity
In the face of persistent poverty and unemployment, Kunene region stands at a defining crossroads. Despite the region’s wealth in natural resources, fertile lands, and rich cultural heritage, much of its potential remains untapped. It is time to shift from promise to progress. Aligned with the Swapo Party manifesto and the government’s broader commitment to...
Opinion – Using AI to win
In today’s rapidly-evolving technological landscape, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business operations is no longer a futuristic concept, but a present-day reality. However, the journey to harnessing AI’s full potential is often met with resistance, particularly in environments that are less receptive to technological change. For leaders, this situation presents both a challenge and an...
Opinion – Namibia’s healthcare future amid U.S aid withdrawal
The recent decision by president Donald Trump to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has significant implications for global health, particularly for countries like Namibia which rely on WHO support. The U.S., as WHO’s largest funder, contributes approximately 18% of its overall funding. The withdrawal process, initiated in January 2025, is...
Flood shuts more northern schools … 87 shut down and six classrooms destroyed
Auleria Wakudumo Severe flooding in the northern regions has forced the closure of 87 schools, disrupting learning for over 30 000 learners and destroying six classrooms in the Ohangwena, Omusati and Oshana regions. In the Ohangwena region, ongoing floods have severely disrupted education, affecting 302 schools, with 16 temporarily closed and six schools suspending classes for...









