The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has emphasised the importance of data-driven planning, noting that accurate statistics are critical to effective national development and service delivery. NSA spokesperson Iipumbu Sakaria, during an information sharing session on Tuesday, said Namibia’s demographic data reveal key trends that should inform policy and planning, including rapid urbanisation, high unemployment, and...
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah on Tuesday defended the 2026/27 national budget, saying it strikes a careful balance between fiscal consolidation and economic support while safeguarding social spending and promoting sustainable growth. Responding to concerns raised by Members of Parliament during the second reading of the Appropriation Bill, Shafudah emphasised that the budget does not introduce...
Iuze Mukube The defence in a trial of a woman accused of setting her lover and his then-girlfriend alight whilst they slept in a house, has urged the court to acquit her of the charges against her. Mechtilde Karomo is facing two counts of murder and arson, with its alternative, malicious damage to property. The...
Adolf Kaure The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) launched its Strategic Plan (2025/2026 – 2029/2030). Officiating at the occasion, Minister James Sankwasa urged officials to adopt a long-term development mindset to support Namibia’s industrialisation agenda. Sankwasa said the plan should serve as a key management tool to ensure the ministry achieves its desired...
Iuze Mukube Windhoek High Court Acting Judge Marilize du Plessis has dismissed an application to recuse herself from the case of former justice minister Sacky Shanghala, which is involving alleged corruption activities related to Namibian fishing quotas. The application, which was brought forth in February this year, contended that she should recuse herself on the...
Namibian cyclists Jacky Shipena and Jana von Backstrom, along with the men’s pairing of Tristan de Lange and Martin Freyer, delivered standout performances at the Cape Epic, securing podium finishes in one of the world’s most demanding mountain biking races. Widely regarded as an iconic test of endurance, resilience and teamwork, the Cape Epic draws...
Auleria Wakudumo Omupopiliko welelo loshitukulwa shaShikoto Petrus Nehale okwa holola ta ti oikandjohoololo 11 moshitukulwa otai ka pewa oshikukuta sholwishi. Nehale okwa ti ova hovela nale okutukula oikandjohoololo imwe moshitukulwa. Olwishi eli ota li ka topolelwa omaumbo aeshe oo ihaa tema nokwa shangifwa oshikukuta moshitukulwa shaShikoto. Eshi osha landula eyambidido lolwishi olo la yadjwa kepangelo...
Rudolf Gaiseb Marking their first year in the Legislature, at least 91 MPs have declared their assets and business interests as required by submitting their asset declarations so far, while others have not. MPs are mandated to submit or update their declarations annually in accordance with Rule 67(4) of the Standing Rules, Orders and Internal...
OSHAKATI – Omusati Regional Youth Forum Chairperson Rakel Ashivudhi has said young people in the region want to see equal opportunities and improved access to basic services such as water, electricity and network coverage over the next decade. Ashivudhi told Nampa recently that although Namibia has made progress since independence in 1990, young people in...
Abraham Mwanyekange Ovakalimo vomomukunda Okakewa moshikandjohoololo Otamanzi mOmusati ova holola kutya ove li moupyakadi weedjaba tadi li po oikunomwa yavo. Omukalimo womOkakewa Martha Kasheela okwa shivifila Kundana ta ti oikunomwa yavo ihapu oya lika po keendjaba. “Meumbo letu kape na ou ha longo. Paife ngaha otu li moupyakadi molwaasho oikunomwa yetu ihapu oya lika po...