Rauna Kalola Newly elected Erongo Regional Council chairperson Lazarus Kanelombe, has outlined a five-year development agenda aimed at improving service delivery, strengthening governance, and addressing socio-economic inequalities across the Erongo region. Presenting his maiden statement at Swakopmund on Friday, Kanelombe said the council’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan prioritises water security, housing, road infrastructure, youth employment, and...
Zebaldt Ngaruka A group of San in Gobabis felt betrayed by the Right to Shelter Foundation after it removed Dina Fillimon, a San, from its Gobabis local authority list. The complaints stemmed from the letter written by the foundation to the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to remove Fillimon from the list to pave the...
Stefanus Nambara MPORA – The Kavango West region is progressing well in controlling HIV/Aids, statistics provided by the Kavango West health and social services directorate has revealed. According to the region’s health director Fransiska Hamutenya, 7 469 HIV-positive persons are currently receiving Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART). This, the directorate reported, is 96.2% of the HIV-positive population...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Manchester City Football Academy signed 14-year-old Namibian young footballer Forestar Rukeeveni Kuzatjike from West Bromwich Albion Academy. The youngster, born in England to Namibian parents living there, plays either as number 10 and 11. He started his football career at the ADS Grassroot Academy at the the age of seven. Kuzatjike’s father Foreman...
The festive season is often described as a time of joy, colour and celebration, but for many families it can also be a period of emotional intensity, especially for children. As school closes and routines shift, parents may notice sudden changes in their children’s behaviour. Excitement, overstimulation and fatigue often mix, creating emotional highs and...
The school year has reached its end. It has been months of teaching and learning, extramural activities, assessments, and examinations. Out of the 196 days allocated for the academic year, we have reached the finish line—and now the exam results are here. But what happens if some results are not what we hoped for? What...
Iuze Mukube A male accused succeeded on Friday in appealing his conviction on a murder charge relating to an alleged assault that left Hiskia Mangundu Kamambo dead in 2018. The murder conviction of Tjihonyi Robert Jatwimana was replaced with a conviction of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Additionally, Windhoek High Court Judge...
Auleria Wakudumo Oshitufi sheengalo, omangeshefelo nokuulika ounghulungu woohandimwe osho yo omifyuululwakalo nedina la shiivika nawa ‘Oniipa Kalawa Fresh’ otashi ka kala ko noneudo momafiku 18 fiyo 21 Desemba modoolopa yaNiipa. Kalawa Fresh Festival neudo okwa kongolola ovashikingalo aveshe keembinga daNamibia, ovaimbi vanini naavo va ikilila nale embako. Neudo, Gazza, Manxebe, Ama- Daz- Floor, Daymenment, Dj...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Renowned racehorses Woodland Ridge and Boma won the main races at the Tobie Van Wyk Race Day held by Naris Turf Club in Rehoboth on Saturday. Hundreds of racehorses vied for the N$85 000 worth event aimed at honouring legendary Tobie Van Wyk who played an instrumental role in horse racing sport in...
Namibia stands at a crossroads. With 70% of our population under 35, we possess what many nations can only dream of: a young, energetic demographic capable of driving innovation, production, and economic transformation. Regretfully, we are also burdened by soaring unemployment rates, a growing semi-skilled workforce, and a tertiary education system that seems to operate...