TEHRAN – The clerical body tasked with selecting Iran’s new supreme leader has reached a decision, members said yesterday, although the name has yet to be announced. “The vote to appoint the leader has taken place and the leader has been chosen,” said Ahmad Alamolhoda, a member of the Assembly of Experts, as quoted by...
The Namibia Training Authority (NTA) CEO Erick Nenghwanya has warned unregistered training providers that they will be shut down.He made these remarks during the official opening of the 2026 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) calendar year in Windhoek last week. The event attended by various public figures, and trainees was observed under the...
Iuze Mukube Two men, who are said to be part of the group facing murder charges for the death of prosecutor Justine Shiweda, had their case transferred from Windhoek Magistrate’s Court to Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court. The transfer, which was granted on Thursday, follows the request from public prosecutor Erick Naikaku for the accused Petrus Uusiku...
In recent weeks, the tone and direction of debate within the Parliament of Namibia have shifted from the substantive to the superficial, raising profound concerns among the citizens who look to this institution for leadership. Parliament is intended to be the ultimate arena of democratic engagement, a space where our nation’s representatives confront the most...
Monika Amunyela Award-winning singer and songwriter TopCheri has added yet another milestone to her career after winning ‘Best Star Artist Southern Africa of the Year’ at the Shining Star Africa Awards that took place in Kigali, Rwanda, on Saturday. The award ceremony was an exciting affair for the performer, who also took to the stage to deliver a performance that incorporated both...
Abraham Mwanyekange Ovashikingalo ovaNamibia otava indilwa opo va kufe ombinga momapapa Ongoma eliko neudo muJuni modoolopa yaNgwediva. Omupopiliko wOngoma Ame Ondawanapo Ndume okwa ti ota shi ka kala oshikando shotete omapapa taakufa ombinga moNamibia. Okwa ti omapapa ota ma fimaneke nokutala ovashiki ngalo ovo tava yambula po omifyuululwakalo neenghulunghedi, pehena ondjoolola kutya ou omukwashike. ...
Isabel Bento SWAKOPMUND – Nationwide consultations are underway to revise Namibia’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) policy as government prepares to transfer its mandate to the education ministry (MEIYSAC). The review process is grounded in the Basic Education Act, which provides that the ECD policy must be developed and administered under the education ministry. The formal...
Bravery Kabula A security guard who works for Amsteel Security Services has raised concern over low wages, long working hours and what he describes as non-compliance with labour regulations. The guard, who asked not to be named for fear of victimisation, said he and his colleagues work 12-hour shifts without adequate equipment and without additional...
Auleria Wakudumo Omapendafule metanga laNamibia hano Brave Gladiators okwa pewa oshimaliwa sholupandu eshi a vena po ekopi loCosafa 2025, shi fike poN$950 000. Oshimaliwa osha yandjwa onga olupandu komahangano opaumwene oshoyo epangelo. Ehangano lokuninga omakwatafano opaengodi MTC, ola yandja oshimaliwa shi fike N$300 000 okupandula oukadona vaNamibia eshi veshi pondola okudenga mo South Africa medingonoko...
Rudolf Gaiseb Adolf Kaure The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) reported that, in the 2024/25 financial year, 45% of the cases handled involved abuse of power. The next most common issues dealt with by the anti-graft agency included bribery, misuse of public resources, as well as irregularities in tenders and recruitment. The organisation’s recently released financial report...