We used to discuss the future of work as if it were something distant. This is something our children would have to worry about. But let us be honest – it is already here. The jobpocalypse is not a distant storm on the horizon, but it is happening right now, quietly reshaping the way we...
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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...
Tent City Festival to promote mental health
Pinehas Pinehas Youth are taking steps to improve mental health through various formats and platforms. “Tent City Festival is a brand-new two-day event set to take place on the 28 and 29 November, combining fun, competitions, music and community impact,” says Lungile Mathupi, one of the event organisers. “We wanted a normal tent event, with...
Opinion – Shipping climate rules marginalise poor countries
The International Maritime Organisation convened this October 2025 to vote on a framework that could reshape global shipping and redefine climate justice. The IMO Net-Zero Framework, agreed upon this past April at MEPC 83, the Marine Environmental Protection Committee, represents the first legally binding global regulation to decarbonise international shipping, a sector responsible for emissions...
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...
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Auleria Wakudumo ONGWEDIVA – Omhangulilo yaMangestalata mOshakati oya yandja epitikilo kuNdeyanale Iithete weedula 32 opo e lifutile mo modolongo, omolwoshibofa shoulunga nekengelelo lokulongifa oufemba uhe shi waye. Ndeyanale ota tamanekelwa oulunga nekengelelo lokulongifa oufemba uhe shi waye eshi vati a li ta kendabala okulongifa opo a dule okumona omukuli woN$20 000 koExpress Credit monhele yomangeshefelo...
Desert Dash’s 21st edition launched
Hilma Nalupe Nedbank Namibia launched the 21st edition of its yearly Desert Dash yesterday in Windhoek. The Dash, is a 401 km cycling event that takes place from Windhoek to Swakopmund through the desert, will be held on 5 and 6 December this year, with over 1 000 participants in the race. The Nedbank Desert...
Personality of the week – Heingo: Namibia’s upcoming cricket star
Hilma Nalupe Max Heingo is coming up fast as one of Namibia’s promising young cricketers. He debuted for the national cricket team against the Proteas this month and is a regular name in the U/19 national team. Born in Oshakati and raised in Oshali village in the Ohangwena region by his grandmother, Heingo discovered cricket...
UDF confident to snatch 19 constituencies
The United Democratic Front (UDF) has set a new record by competing in 19 regional constituencies and 21 local authorities for the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections on 26 November. The party contested the 2020 regional council and local authority elections in 15 constituencies. Its national spokesperson, Mabasen Narib, informed Nampa on Tuesday...
Opinion – Blowing the whistle on outdated legislation
When any season comes to an end and the final whistle has been blown, and as the cheers have faded, a sobering reality sets in for many of our athletes and sports administrators. For them, the transition from the field of play to the field of employment is fraught with obstacles, not from a lack...









