Rudolf Gaiseb Winds of change are blowing across the Namibian political landscape as young people dominate most parliamentary lists after different political parties held their electoral colleges this year. In essence, it means more young people could potentially represent their parties in the National Assembly (NA) for the next five years, and possibly beyond. In...
Charles Ndeumane OSHAKATI – Omuleli gwaanyasha oshowo omunashipundi gwongundu yo-IPC moshitopolwa shaShana Michael Mwashindange okwa indile aaleli yoongundu dhopapolitika opo ya kumagidhe aayambidhidhi yawo ya yande omaipumomumwe naayambidhidhi yoongundu dhilwe. Mwashindange ndhika okwe dhi popi pethimbo lyoshigongi shoka sha ningwa kokomisi yomahogololo (ECN) mOshakati uunambo. “Aayambidhidhi yoongundu dhimwe dhopapolitika otaya ulike kutya ngiika oye na...
Auleria Wakudumo Ehangano lokuandjaneka omeva moshilongo, NamWater ola yandja omambo ongushu yoN$240 702, keefikola di li 12 moshitukulwa shaHangwena. Eshi osha ningilwa koKaupumhote Nghituwamhata Combined School, moshikandjo shaEenhana, mEtitatux. Omukulunhuwiliki waNamWater Abraham Nehemia okwa holola kutya NamWater ota twikile okuyandja omakwafo koshiwana okupitila moipambele yehongo. “Ohatu twikile nokuwanifa po omaudaneko moshiwana, a pamba omhangela yetu nomangela...
Kavetja Ngaizuvare Miss Namibia Prisca Anyolo is diligently preparing to represent her nation on the international platform at the upcoming Miss Universe pageant in Mexico this November. In a recent interview with VIBEZ!, the reigning queen shared the significant impact that her role has had on her life. “On a personal level, it has instilled...
There is a hair-raising increase in motor-vehicle accidents in Namibia, and we should ALL pay attention. Hi, my name is Chazz, and perhaps just like you, the mere thought of a road accident traumatises me. I lost my mother to a motor car accident, thanks to a kudu that, in a split second, decided to...
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (NNN) has served in various leadership positions and demonstrated her dedication to the Namibian nation. Her leadership vision is forward-looking and centred on a social-economic developmental model, grounded in five key principles: pragmatism, integrity, accountability, meritocracy and inclusivity. She aims to build on her predecessors’ legacy with creativity and innovation while promoting these...
Lending institutions and investors are powerful sources of financing that start-ups and existing businesses could use to secure business upgrading capital. However, some businesses fail to meet certain strict criteria, including critical assessments lending institutions put on the ability of the business to repay the loan. Pointing an eye on how the loan will benefit...
This article attempts to address the perennial problem of overcrowded holding cells at police stations. Detention cells at police stations are originally designed to keep arrested persons in custody, pending a first appearance before a magistrate or judicial officer. Consequently, the holding capacity of police cells is relatively small, ranging between 20 and 211 cells. Currently,...
The recent publication by New Era on Ovahimba women engaging in copper mining as a survival strategy amid recurrent droughts raises important questions about the balance between economic necessity and cultural preservation. While this initiative may appear to provide immediate relief, it is crucial to address the broader implications for both the Ovahimba community and...
The Summit of the Future was held in September 2024 at the UN headquarters to create a new international consensus on how to address current and future challenges, and reinvigorate multilateralism. Over the years, there have been calls for the reform of the global multilateral system, with oftentimes people referring to the discussions held at...