Namibia has become a hotspot for oil and gas activities. A ‘boom’ seems just a matter of time, with major companies like Chevron and Halliburton recently opening offices in the country. The oil and gas sector is putting down roots, which is excellent news for Namibian companies and Namibians. It will create employment and business...
For a man his age, incoming US president Donald Trump has a knack for cultivating a bad-boy image. Refreshingly direct to the point of rude honesty or dishonesty, he has no time for polite circumlocution. His threats are harsh, his demands unvarnished, including towards Washington’s so-called allies in Europe, which really are, at best, clients,...
On Friday, 13 December 2024, the Electoral Court ordered the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to grant the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) access to specific statistical electoral data pertaining to the recentl-held National Assembly (NA) election. This case raises several curious questions. For brevity, only two issues are...
Uakutura Kambaekua OPUWO – Vice President and President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned the newly-constructed Kunene regional police headquarters on Tuesday in Opuwo. During the inauguration, she emphasised the government’s commitment to infrastructural development, and the necessity of providing a pleasant working environment for the men and women in uniform. “I have repeatedly stated that our government...
Eba Kandovazu Telecom Namibia’s CEO Stanley Shanapinda says the company has managed to block further access by ransomware hackers, who leaked the company’s data last Friday. He said on Tuesday, the company had introduced multi-factor authentication for its staff members, and immediately cancelled VPN remote access.He was speaking during a media briefing at the Government...
Eba Kandovazu The president of the Pan African Women’s Organisation (PAWO) Eunice Ipinge was presented a lifetime achievement accolade, the Queen Nzinga Mbandi award, by the Young Women of Africa (YWOA). Ipinge is a former Secretary for the Swapo Party Women’s Council.The deputy youth and sports minister, Emma Kantema-Gaomas also received a certificate of excellence...
MARIENTAL – The Mariental Municipality on Wednesday informed residents of a water supply interruption affecting Aimablaagte and Empelheim – two residential areas in the town.In a public notice, the municipality said the water supply interruption started on Tuesday, and was caused by challenges NamWater is experiencing with the extraction of water from Hardap Dam. As...
OSHAKATI – The Oshakati Town Council on Monday held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a N$10.5 million gravity sewer network and water reticulation system for Oshakati North Extension 12, and Portion Extension One. The project, which started on Friday last week, is expected to be completed in eight months. It also includes the...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Namibia’s top racehorse Woodland Ridge continued with its impressive form at the late Victus ‘Concrete’ Bohitile’s honorary competition held in Rehoboth last weekend. The competition is held in honour of Concrete, a jockey who accidentally died in 2021 at a horseracing competition in Rehoboth. The Junius Racing horse has become a dominant force...
Auleria Wakudumo Oshikondo shoimuna mouministeli wounamapya, owa lopota etukuko lomukifi weembulwa moshikandjohoololo Nehale Lya Mpingana, moshitukulwa shaShikoto. Omunambelewakulunhu moshikondo shomayakulo oimuna Dr. Johannes Shoopala okwa ti omukifi ou owa monika momafiku 12 no 13 Novemba neudo mofaalama imwe momukunda Onalusheshete. Vati natango omukifi ou owa didilikwa yo momikunda da dingilila Onalusheshete. Shoopala okwa holola ta...