Chelva Wells In 1991, late Founding President Sam Nujoma supported a group of businessmen’s idea to establish the Nest Hotel in Lüderitz, as the town was preparing to become Namibia’s main harbour. The hotel officially opened its doors on 24 April 1998. One of the partners, Ulf Grunewald, told Nampa on Monday that the late...
The 32-year-old man who stands accused of stabbing a 40-year-old man to death in Keetmanshoop on Sunday, has been denied bail in the magistrate’s court. Alex Vincent Jossob on Tuesday made his first court appearance before Magistrate Unchen Konjore. Konjore postponed the case to 8 May 2025 for further police investigations, and for the accused...
Northern-based businessman Joshua Haimbodi has expressed gratitude to Founding President Sam Nujoma for his efforts in driving economic transformation and black empowerment, which strengthened Namibia’s business community. Speaking to Nampa on Wednesday, he credited Nujoma’s Vision 2030 initiative for laying the foundation for major development projects, including the Tsumeb-Oshikango railway. “He worked tirelessly to abolish...
Charmaine Boois MARIENTAL – Memories of oppression and the struggle for freedom remain vivid for many residents of Hardap region, and Namibia at large. With the passing of Founding Father Sam Nujoma, many recall how his leadership ignited a flame of hope during those dark days. Rehoboth Urban West councillor Herald Kambrude and elders Miriam...
Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, has commended Founding President Sam Nujoma for his transformative contributions to Namibia’s healthcare system since independence. Speaking at the memorial service in Nujoma’s honour on Tuesday, he highlighted Nujoma’s introduction of the Primary Healthcare Policy, which laid the foundation for Universal Health Coverage. He emphasised that...
NAIROBI – Kenya was condemned by Sudan and critics at home as “criminally irresponsible” yesterday for hosting Sudanese paramilitary rebels who are to declare a parallel government. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, at war with the Sudanese army for nearly two years, are preparing to declare a government in territories under their control during an...
CONAKRY – A leading opposition figure in Guinea was apprehended by “masked men” and taken from his home yesterday morning, sources close to his family said. Abdoul Sacko is part of a coalition known as the Forum of Active Forces made up of the main parties, trade unions and NGOs who are calling for power...
PALM BEACH – United States’ president Donald Trump on Tuesday moved to increase access to in vitro fertilisation (IVF), a move likely to be welcomed by many Americans, but which risks a backlash from conservatives and the religious right. The Republican leader signed an executive order giving his advisors 90 days to find recommendations for...
Kavetja Ngaizuvare At 21, Undjakuje Reggie Kauami is making a name for himself in Namibian basketball. Playing for Unam Wolves, his journey started when he was 14 years old, fascinated by how players dribbled and shot from a distance. Watching games was not enough, Kauami wanted to be on the court, making those moves himself....
Auleria Wakudumo Omunadolongo koshitaasi shopolifi shaGibeon okwa ponokela nokumonifa oshiponga ovanadolongo vavali vomonduda yavo, ovapolifi nokukokota omupangi. Omupopiliko wopolifi Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi okwa holola kutya oshiningwanima eshi osha ningwa Etitano lwopo 22h35 moshitaasi shopolifi shaGibeon. Otaku hokololwa omunadolongo a ponokela nokudenga tete vakwao vavali ovo fiyo e va monifa oshiponga. “Opolifi oya hanga nale...