Kaviveterue Virere Family members and the community gathered at Katutura Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where they staged a peaceful demonstration in relation to the horrific murder of Fiina Florence Nghifikwa. Nghifikwa was gunned down during an armed robbery after one of the suspects allegedly lured her and her friend to Wanaheda under the pretext of...
Monika Amunyela After nearly five years of anticipation, the king of summer, Sunny Boy, is finally ready to unveil his long-awaited album, The Kingdom of Yaziza. For the award-winning artist, the road to this release has been nothing but a rollercoaster, a journey filled with setbacks, loss and rebirth. “We worked on this album for...
Taimi Haihambo The Oshikoto Regional Council has donated N$220,000 to Onamishu Combined School in Eengodi constituency of Oshikoto Region, to construct a kitchen and dining hall for its hostel. The donation aims to help the hostel meet the requirements set by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Arts and Culture to qualify for food assistance....
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has denounced the allegations of tax evasion by Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian John Louw Mouton. The allegations were made in Parliament last Tuesday, with Mouton citing the broadcaster’s most recent audit by the auditor general. He accused the national broadcaster of not paying taxes to the Namibia...
Namibia’s new administration under President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has highlighted the creative sector as a key to transformation. The creative sector holds potential for jobs, exports and national pride. The question is whether the government and private sector are prepared to foster an environment that allows this sector to succeed. Across Africa, we see how creativity...
Early literacy acquisition forms a crucial foundation for a child’s educational journey. In Namibia’s Oshikoto region, teachers and learners face persistent challenges related to letter reversals, particularly between the letter’s ‘b’ and ‘d’. These reversals hinder reading and writing development, making literacy acquisition a complex process shaped by cognitive, pedagogical and socio-cultural factors. Letter reversals...
Auleria Wakudumo The King of the Ondonga Traditional Authority, Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo, has shared his inspiring journey in promoting food production, urging Namibians to take the matter seriously and move towards self-sufficiency instead of relying on imports. Nangolo revealed that his vision was inspired by his travels to countries such as China and Japan, where...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OTJINENE – Chief Tjinaani Maharero of the Maharero Royal House has applauded the government of Botswana for providing refuge to the Ovaherero community under Supreme Chief Samuel Maharero during the era of colonial oppression. Maharero made the remarks at the recent renaming of Feld Strasse which was renamed to Sir Seretse Khama Street...
On 1 October 1975, heavyweight boxing star Muhammad Ali went toe-to-toe with his rival Joe Frazier in the Philippines for a title fight. Ali, poetic as ever, called that encounter ‘Thrilla in Manila’. The theme was inspired by the capital city of the Philippines, Manila. What does a boxing match from fifty years ago have...
Zebaldt Ngaruka In a show of community spirit, the Awilo Stephanus Foundation on Tuesday donated printing paper and sanitary pads worth N$3 000 to Immanuel Shifidi Secondary School in Windhoek. Speaking on behalf of the foundation, Billa Kandjii said the gesture forms part of their social responsibility and reflects their dedication to supporting Namibian learners....