Namibia is currently engaged in an important conversation about the future of its healthcare system. Among the proposals under discussion is the idea that public servants enrolled in medical aid schemes should make greater use of public hospitals rather than private healthcare facilities. While the intention may be to strengthen and restore confidence in State...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Athletic clubs from various constituencies in the Omaheke region will be assembled in Gobabis for the Regional Athletic Championship, starting today at the famous Legare Sports Stadium in Gobabis. The regional competition was born of the Zonal athletic competitions recently hosted in the region’s seven constituencies. Each zone selected the best athletes to...
Isabel Bento SWAKOPMUND – Tourism stakeholders in the Erongo region have called for stronger policy alignment and improved inter-ministerial coordination in the allocation of tourism concessions. This is as the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) reviews the National Tourism Policy of 2008.These views were shared during a regional consultation meeting held at Swakopmund...
The release of Namibia’s 2025 provisional NSSCO and NSSCAS examination results has reignited debate about the state of education. According to the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Art and Culture, 36% of full-time NSSCO candidates qualified for progression, up from 29% in 2024. While this improvement is encouraging, most learners remain unable to advance....
Every year on Namibia’s Independence Day, the country reflects on the historic moment of 21 March 1990 when Namibia became a sovereign nation. For the generation that fought for liberation, independence symbolised the end of colonial rule and the beginning of self-determination. More than three decades later, a new generation stands at the centre of...
Mulisa Simyasa OTJIWARONGO – A suspect in the murder of a woman at Otjiwarongo on Monday was arrested in the Windhoek district. The Namibian Police’s crime investigations coordinator in the Otjozondjupa region, Detective Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa, on Tuesday confirmed the arrest, saying the 18-year-old suspect was known to the deceased. The deceased, who has...
The start of a new year often invites reflection and resolve. We set goals to improve our health, advance our careers, and become more confident versions of ourselves. Yet one of the most powerful personal development skills is often overlooked: the ability to speak clearly and confidently without preparation. For many, the thought of being...
Poaching in Africa remains a critical, albeit fluctuating, crisis that continues to threaten iconic species with extinction, driven by high-value international trafficking in animal parts. While in some areas, anti-poaching measures have resulted in recent, welcome declines in poaching rates, the overall situation remains severe. Essentially, DNA identification augments anti-poaching strategies, especially in Africa, by...
Iuze Mukube An Angolan national has been sentenced to a fine of over half a million after being found guilty of illegally fishing in Namibian waters. He got a N$650 000 fine. The accused, Ricardo Rodriques, faced charges of contravening two sections of the Marine Resources Act. The first count is harvesting marine resources without...
Andreas Thomas Motor vehicle accidents accounted for most Namibian police officers who died in the line of duty over the past five years, with many of the victims serving in the Very Important Persons (VIP) Directorate. This was revealed on Saturday during the commemoration of Interpol Blue Day at the Israel Patrick Iyambo Police...