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Israel strikes Syria bases again despite EU warning
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Israel strikes Syria bases again despite EU warning

JERUSALEM – The Israeli army yesterday said it had again struck two military bases in central Syria, a day after the European Union’s foreign policy chief warned strikes there and in Lebanon risked escalation. “A short while ago, the IDF struck military capabilities that remained at the Syrian military bases of Tadmur and T4,” the...

Shiyenga tai twikile okutula omata pedu …Eepate da teka po kodula 
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Shiyenga tai twikile okutula omata pedu …Eepate da teka po kodula 

Auleria Wakudumo  Ehangano lokutengeneka onghalo yomhepo moshilongo ola holola kutya odula onghene tai twikile okuloka koitukulwa ya yooloka momukokomoko woshivike.  Onghalo yomhepo otai ulike kutya oitukulwa ngaashi Kunene, Erongo, Khomas noHardap otai ka lokwa odula yoshikungulu.  Onghulungu mokutengeneka onghalo yomhepo Odilo Kgobetsi okwa holola ta ti odula yoshikungulu otai dulu yo okuloka koitukulwa ikwao yoshilongo...

New justice minister promises progressive laws
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New justice minister promises progressive laws

The newly appointed minister of justice, Fillemon Wise Immanuel, has promised to pass progressive laws that he says will help resolve the socio-economic challenges Namibia faces.Immanuel was appointed as minister on Saturday afternoon by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. His appointment was announced alongside new Cabinet ministers, a day after Nandi-Ndaitwah was inaugurated as Namibia’s fifth president.In an interview with Nampa, the...

Henties Bay mayor denies defying ministerial directives
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Henties Bay mayor denies defying ministerial directives

HENTIES BAY – Henties Bay mayor Lewis Vermaak has denied allegations of insubordination following claims that the town council defied a ministerial directive to reinstate the CEO and another senior staff member.Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Vermaak dismissed the claims, stating that the matter remains under review and that the council is committed to upholding due process...

Mbumbab ge presidentsi !haros !nâ ǂnûs ǁaeba kaise  ǁgoaǂuixa!nâse ge !gara!ā 
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Mbumbab ge presidentsi !haros !nâ ǂnûs ǁaeba kaise  ǁgoaǂuixa!nâse ge !gara!ā 

President Mbumbab ge ǂoa ge wekheb di Denstaxtsēs ai ǁîb di 13 ǁkhâga ge !khōǂgā hâ i ǂgaeǂguis !harosa, ǁîs hoan xa a ǁgoaǂuixa!nâ ǁaeb Namibiab tsî ǁîb ǁanǂgāsaben !aromab ase ge !gara!ā. Mbumbab ge presidentsis !harosa ǁîb ai!gû-aob, Dr Hage Geingob di ǁōǂoas ǀkha ge ū!khuni. Geingob ge noxopab sîsenni !nâ hâse 4 !Khanǀgôab...

Oshikoto records nearly 200 lumpy skin cases
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Oshikoto records nearly 200 lumpy skin cases

OMUTHIYA – An outbreak of lumpy skin disease has resulted in 196 reported cases and 43 cattle deaths in the Oshikoto region since November last year. Chief Animal Health Technician at the State veterinary office in Oshikoto Lumeta Lomboleni told Nampa on Thursday that the disease was first detected on 8 November 2024 in the...

Farmers’ Kraal with Hanks Saisai – How to successfully venture into tomato production
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Farmers’ Kraal with Hanks Saisai – How to successfully venture into tomato production

Tomatoes are among the most popular crops cultivated across the globe.  Maximising their potential requires farmers to understand the basics of growing them successfully and profitably. As the seasons transition from winter to spring, this presents conducive weather conditions for growing tomatoes. The starting point is for a farmer to understand that tomatoes have varying...

Opinion – Local content empowerment in oil, gas
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Opinion – Local content empowerment in oil, gas

Laimi Shigwedha The discovery and development of oil and gas resources in Namibia present a significant opportunity for economic transformation. However, for these benefits to be widely shared, local content policies must be prioritised and effectively implemented. As someone deeply involved in the offshore and oil and gas industry, I am passionate about ensuring that...

Erongo, Western Cape in strategic marriage …twinning to result in enhanced trade, investment opportunities
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Erongo, Western Cape in strategic marriage …twinning to result in enhanced trade, investment opportunities

Rauna Kalola Erongo regional governor Neville Andre has announced the successful conclusion of negotiations for a twinning agreement with the Western Cape Province. This marks a new era of regional cooperation focused on economic growth and cultural exchange. Following a briefing meeting last week with Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape’s agriculture, economic development and tourism...

Air Namibia’s revival takes off
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Air Namibia’s revival takes off

Lahja Nashuuta Reviving the now-defunct national carrier Air Namibia, restoring TransNamib’s profitability and rehabilitating the country’s roads infrastructure are high on new works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi’s agenda. At a time when officials and cronies have been accused of colluding to collapse State capacity to advance capital interests, the government has seemingly tightened the...