Hilma Nalupe The 7th edition of Katutura Fashion Week (KFW) was recently launched at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre in Windhoek, with the main runway events scheduled to take place from 20 to 22 November, at the same venue. Founded in 2019, the fashion event has experienced significant growth. The event now features all 14 regions...
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Opinion – From mine to Macro: A UNIDO seat for Africa’s sustainability
For as long as I can remember, I have been a builder. As a geologist, I learned to read the story of the Earth, written in rock layers and mineral deposits. However, I soon realised that the most valuable resources we have are not just the minerals we extract, but also the people, the systems,...
Against all odds …Kamati’s journey of overcoming adversity
Kaviveterue Virere Ndapewa Kamati, 42 years-old, was born in Okahao, Omusati region, and has faced challenges from the beginning of her life. She was born without legs, and this gave her the determination and courage to shape her future. She currently works as a customs officer for the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), a profession that...
Road labourers quit over poor conditions, low pay
NKURENKURU – According to a recent council assessment of VAT-funded and capital projects in Kavango West, dozens of labourers have abandoned road de-bushing projects across Kavango West after facing harsh working conditions, inadequate pay, and lack of basic safety equipment across the region. The projects, spanning over 50 kilometres of rural roads, were designed to...
Things fall apart …Namibia’s police cells a hidden crisis
Lahja Nashuuta The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Security, Constitutional and Legal Affairs has painted a disturbing picture of life behind bars and inside police holding cells across Namibia. The committee’s report, recently tabled in Parliament, reveals that many prisons and police cells are in a dilapidated state. Some facilities date back to as...
War veteran Chisozu accorded military funeral
Lisony Njembo President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah has accorded a military funeral to Lieutenant Colonel Office Chisozu. Chisozu, a retired war veteran and liberation struggle hero, died on 20 October 2025, at Katima Mulilo Hospital at the age of 90 years. According to a statement from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, he is expected...
Phoenix eye African basketball league qualifiers
Hilma Nalupe The FIBA Women’s Basketball League Africa qualifiers for Group E are happening from today until 9 November at the Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek (DHPS), with Namibia’s Unam Phoenix, Angola’s SC de Luanda, and Malawi’s BH Ladies being the only three teams in the group. Assistant coach of the Unam Phoenix, Allan Nghixulifwa, said...
Editorial – Shun political violence in all its form
The skirmishes that are reported to have taken place in the Zambezi region, allegedly between supporters of different political parties or candidates, are regrettable. There should be no room for political intimidation or intolerance for others’ political affiliation. Such actions are bad news everywhere. According to reports, supporters of a political party and those of...
Magistrates on go-slow …bail hearings and trial proceedings postponed
Hilma Nalupe The daily operations of the magistrate courts around the country came to a standstill this week as magistrates embarked on an industrial action over poor working conditions. It was not business as usual, as proceedings that normally start at 09h00 only began after 14h00. Additionally, no bail hearings or trial proceedings are taking...
Officers trained on mental health
WINDHOEK – Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, has revealed that at least 50 City of Windhoek police officers, 150 national police officers and 75 correctional officers have received training on handling mental health cases. Luvindao said this in Parliament on Wednesday while responding to questions on the 2025 Mental Health Bill...









