Defence minister Frans Kapofi has confirmed that Namibia will not deploy troops to the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Kapofi represented Namibia at the extraordinary SADC Heads of State summit in Zimbabwe on Friday.
Author: Edward Mumbuu (Edward Mumbuu )
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Life and times of Hage Geingob
Today marks exactly one year since the demise of Namibia’s third democratically-elected president, Hage Geingob. This abridged version of the late president’s life and times is republished in his honour. Geingob was in his final presidential term, which he dubbed ‘The Legacy Term,’ signifying his preparedness to leave office peacefully on 21 March 2025. He...
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Letter – Namdia, police and media paradox
The public has the general right to access information held by public institutions. Similarly, the public may access information held by private entities if will assist in the exercise or protection of a fundamental human right or freedom. This is the rationale behind the Access to Information Act. The brazen diamond robbery at the Namibia...
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Meatco’s troubles linger
The Meat Corporation of Namibia last week resolved to show CEO Mwilima Mushokabanji the door, defying a Cabinet directive that his services be retained. In the directive dated 23 July 2024, Secretary to Cabinet George Simataa communicated Cabinet’s desire, and directed finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi to ensure that Mushokabanji goes nowhere. “Cabinet directs the Ministry...
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President commissions over 140 military officers
President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday commissioned 149 military officers of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) during the graduation parade of the 11th regular commissioning course at Osona Military Base near Okahandja. During the ceremony, Mbumba said proper training of military personnel cannot be overemphasised, praising the defence ministry and NDF leadership for ensuring Namibia’s military personnel...
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PDM six insist on backpay
National Assembly secretary Lydia Kandetu says Parliament is not liable to backpay members who joined the House two years later, while their seats were occupied by fellow party members. She was responding to a fresh bid by Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) parliamentarians who were sworn-in in 2022. Since their swearing-in, they have been demanding backpay...
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ECN slammed over electoral conduct
The Forum of German-Speaking Namibians has registered its dismay in how the Presidential and National Assembly elections were conducted from last Wednesday to Saturday. In a statement issued yesterday, the Forum’s vice chairperson Benita Herma said they observed how Namibians watched the events unfold on 27 November. “Namibians are used to long queues, and are...
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Election Day: Moment of Truth …ECN, police set tone ahead of polls
In preparation for tomorrow’s watershed Presidential and National Assembly elections, the Namibian Police and the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) have combined to set the tone. In a joint statement made available to the media, the two entities revealed that 5 042 police officers will be deployed to all 2 521 polling teams established by...
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Namibia’s choice: Pretenders vs Contenders
Tomorrow, candidates will square through the ballot for the highest office in the land. With 15 contestants, becoming the main occupant of 1 Engelberg Street, Auasblick, appears to be an uphill task. Here are some abridged profiles of candidates Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (72) Nandi-Ndaitwah needs no introduction to the Namibian political theatre. She is a veteran...
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Conradie, Damases acquital challenge flops
Windhoek-based lawyer Dirk Conradie and Sara Damases were unsuccessful in their Section 174 application to be acquitted on allegations of fraud this morning in the Windhoek High Court. Judge Thomas Masuku dismissed the application but did not provide reasons at this stage.Photo: Contributed