During the last week of November, Namibia witnessed elections of regional and local authorities Looking at the list of candidates, one observation became clear: not many were intellectuals. Most were politicians. This raises a question about the kind of leadership Namibians elect and the type of leadership the country needs. The distinction between a politician...
Green hydrogen projects present a significant opportunity for long-term economic transformation in Namibia and could redefine its industrial development. The country is in a highly competitive position, supported by exceptional solar and wind resources and rising global demand for cleaner energy. Securing a major international Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) partner shows that these projects...
Hilma Nalupe AC Boxing Academy handed over boxing equipment to seven clubs yesterday as part of its Community Clean-Up initiative. An initiative that aims to empower local sports groups that promote discipline, youth development, and community cleanliness. AC Boxing Academy is moving to a new gym and, as such, has decided to share and hand...
As Namibia’s oil and gas industry begins to take shape, the country stands on the cusp of an economic transformation. The developing sector, boosted by offshore discoveries, has sparked optimism about the potential for energy independence, job creation, and foreign investment. Yet, alongside this promise lies a critical challenge: ensuring that the digital backbone supporting...
Hilma Nalupe The Namibian Musical Ensemble (NME) will be having a multimedia musical experience this evening. The ensemble, which blends choral and vocal repertoire with digital visuals of music, started yesterday and will continue this evening at the Eros Dutch Reformed Church in Windhoek. Pictures at an exhibition was originally a piano suite by Russian...
Arsenal kept the initiative in the Premier League title race with a routine 2-0 win over Brentford, but Mikel Arteta fears it has come at a cost. Goals from Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka extended their unbeaten run to 18 matches in all competitions, with an eighth straight home win, and stretched the gap at...
The Association of Dependants of Namibia’s Veterans staged a demonstration at the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs offices in Windhoek on Tuesday, demanding an official response to a petition submitted three months ago. The petition calls for the implementation of legislative amendments that would grant dependants of both living and deceased veterans access to...
Lahja Nashuuta Namibia’s healthcare system is struggling with a serious shortage of medical workers across almost every field, with more specialised fields struggling the most. The country has only one anesthesiologist, one neurosurgeon, one medical oncologist, and one infectious disease specialist. There are also only one or two specialists in fields such as nuclear medicine...
Iuze Mukube Magistrate Esme Molefe has extended the period of remand for the accused in the Namcor N$400 million fraud and conspiracy case. The Magistrate made a ruling whereby she granted the State’s request to postpone the matter to next year, yesterday in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court. The accused in the matter are expected to...
Namibia has completed its first bone marrow transplant, marking a significant milestone for the country’s medical sector. However, the treatment is currently accessible to only about 15% of the population, highlighting the need to expand the service into the public healthcare system, according to Clinical Haematologist Dr Kudakwashe Simba. On 11 November 2025, Namibia achieved...