I remember vividly the corridors of the United Nations in October 2000. During Namibia’s leadership of the Security Council in October, I carried with me the conviction that the world needed to view conflict differently. We had emerged from our own liberation struggle, a struggle during which women were not only victims but fighting side...
The issue with the raging flames in Etosha National Park from 22 to 29 September, which posed a serious threat to biodiversity, wildlife and the livelihoods of communities in the affected area, burned about 1.1 million hectares of land, with roughly 775 000 hectares or about 34%, inside the park. This raises a difficult question...
Matheus David The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) has been praised for its resilience and quiet excellence despite working under tough conditions marked by staff shortages and limited resources. This came during yesterday’s visit by the National Assembly Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence and Security, led by James Uerikua. Commissioner General Rafael Hamunyela said Namibia’s...
Thirty-five years after independence, we are still using a political system created by and for someone else. While other African nations have reformed their governance to suit their people, Namibia remains stuck with Westminster structures that increasingly let us down. It is time to ask, why are we still running our government based on Britain’s...
OSLO – Norway, the world leader in the adoption of electric cars, wants to completely phase out its sales tax (VAT) exemption for zero-emission vehicles by 2027, the government announced Wednesday. In its proposed 2026 budget, the Labour government wants to lower the price threshold at which new electric vehicles are subject to VAT from...
Kavivetererue Virere Mbapira zompe zina kara nedina lyazo asi; mpitisili ogu na pitakana una politika; kuna kutjangurura eparu noumpitisili waPresidente gokuhova gomukadi Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah. Matjangwa aga kuna kara nye asi kuna kusimwitira eparu lyendi kutunda omu gakere asi muntu tupu momukunda Onamutai kutwara nye mokukondjera sirongo ano ngesi kuna kuyapangera nye sirongo nasinye, membo...
Taimi Haihambo OSHIKUKU – Ngoloneya woshitukulwa shaMusati Immmanuel Shikongo okwa hololela enyeme ovanambelwa voikondo ya yooloka moshitukulwa, ovo hava kala va pewa eepoloyeka depangelo ve di mane ndele ohave di fiye ashike eendjilakati. Eshi okwe shi popya pefimbo a li ta talela po ovakalimo vaShikuku Etivali. Shikongo okwa ti moshitukulwa omu na onhele hai ufanwa...
Auleria Wakudumo Okakomisi komahoololo kedina Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) oka yandja oteendela yokunduluka eembapila dokuhoolola omahoololo omalelo opaitukulwa osho yo ookansela omudo 2025 kehangano laSouth Africa hali ifanwa oUniprint Global. She likolelela komushangwa wa pitifwa kokakomisi komahoololo, eyandjo lotendela ei ola landula omulandu wopauyuuki hau ifanwa Open International Bidding (OIB), wa tameka mo 16...
Rudolf Gaiseb Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has hailed the National Mega Hackathon as the digital foundation of Namibia’s future – one being built by the country’s youth. The event, focused on improving public service delivery, brought together young innovators, students and software developers to design practical digital solutions aimed at enhancing citizens’ access to government...
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....