The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), set to take effect in 2026, is a policy designed to combat carbon leakage and promote fair competition by imposing tariffs on imports from countries with weaker climate policies. While CBAM presents challenges for carbon-intensive exporters, it also offers Namibia a unique opportunity to strengthen its economy,...
A first glance at President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Cabinet seems positive. Her decision to cut the size of Cabinet is the boldest decision she could have taken. That move alone will save the motherland millions of dollars in unnecessary perks. Her determination to trim the Cabinet should be applauded by all Namibians, in the hope that...
As a former Member of Parliament and a concerned citizen, I have always believed that true patriotism transcends political lines. While we may have different views on governance, it is also our responsibility to acknowledge progress where it is due, and support initiatives that benefit the Namibian people. The new administration, under the leadership of...
Lahja Nashuuta Gender Links, a Southern African non-governmental organisation, has commended Namibia for its significant progress in bridging the gender gap and advancing women’s empowerment. Gender Links promotes gender justice and equality. Gender Links’ CEO Colleen Lowe Morna has called upon the African continent, particularly the Southern African Development Community, to draw inspiration from Namibia...
JUBA – The South Sudan opposition said one of its army bases near the capital Juba was bombarded late Monday as Washington warned it was “deeply concerned” by escalating violence between the rival factions. Clashes between forces allied to president Salva Kiir and his long-time rival, first vice president Riek Machar, have left their 2018...
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...
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...
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 – 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...
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...