Kaviveterue Virere Workers from the City of Windhoek Solid Waste Department have vowed to continue with their ongoing strike over wages and employment conditions until their conditions are met. The strike, which began on 9 October 2025, has now entered its second week. The industrial action involves cleaners who are primarily responsible for litter picking,...
Hilma Nalupe Two of Namibia’s top artistic gymnasts Anne-Leen Thorburn and Immanuel Kooper are flying the national flag high in Jakarta, Indonesia, where they are representing the country at the 53rd Artistic Gymnastics World Championships from 19 to 25 October. The event brings together the world’s elite gymnasts for a week of competition, skill and...
Matheus David Gobabis – Okwa tengenekwa ovanhu ve dulife 3 000 va kale va topolelwa oikulya MOshitukulwa shaMaheke. Oikulya oya yandjwa okudja mombelewa yomuprima minista nombelewa youkashikekookantu. Oikulya oya tengenekwa i kwafele ovanhu ava tava xupu shokadila notashi kwafele i xumife komesho mokukalamwenyo kwavo. Oikulya oya kwatela mo uupakete voshuuka ve li 380, omakende omaadi...
Auleria Wakudumo Ehangano lokuandjaneka omawi momhepo nedina la shivika nawa oNamibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) ole likanyuna omapopyo a popiwa komunashipundi womutumba wopashiwana wongudu yoIndependent Patriots for Change (IPC) Louw Mouton kutya okwa dopa okufuta oshimaliwa shomafendelo koNamibia Revenue Agency (NamRa). Momutumba wopashiwana wa ningwa omafiku aa, Mouton okwa holola kutya vati NBC okwa dopa okufuta...
The ECN deadline for the nominations as independent candidates has lapsed. Soon, we will know who the independent candidates are vying for election in the various constituencies and region of this great God’s country. The euphoria around standing as a candidate for local authorities or regional councils raises several questions. For starters, there are a...
Kaviveterue Virere The protection of patients’ rights and dignity stands at the centre of the new Mental Health Bill tabled by Dr Esperance Luvindao, Minister of Health and Social Services, in the National Assembly on 14 October 2025. The Bill outlines clear procedures to ensure privacy, dignity, and personal integrity are safeguarded. Consent is...
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...
Rudolf Gaiseb Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi reported progress of the infrastructure upgrade project at the Katutura Intermediate Hospital in Parliament on Tuesday. The ministry aims to restore and modernise the solar water heating infrastructure and install heat pumps for critical areas at the hospital, including the kitchen and nurses’ home facilities. The...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) commits to working with communities to strengthen safety measures, promote conservation, and foster public awareness. Following the culling of an elephant bull by the ministry near Onawa village in Omusati, the ministry expressed regret, given that no alternative was found when the animal posed a...
Rudolf Gaiseb An affirmative action circular shadowed by the public service has led to the sidelining of top-scoring male candidates in the recruitment process, resulting in psychological distress among young men. Swapo parliamentarian Willem Amutenya told Parliament on Wednesday that it is contributing to the stagnation in young men’s career progression. Circular 21 (1) (P), dated...