Award-winning artist Monika Pinias, popularly known as TopCheri, has released her latest and final album, titled ‘I Am Monika’, marking the beginning of a musical scaling back. The musician said the project is deeply personal and reflects a season of growth, reflection, and real-life experiences. TopCheri opened her heart to fans, saying, “Please receive my last and final album, titled...
NBFI sector grows steadily in Third quarter of 2025
The non-banking financial institutions (NBFI) sector continued to grow in the third quarter of 2025, supported by positive financial market conditions. According to the third quarter report released by the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA), chief executive officer Kenneth Matomola, the sector’s total assets rose to N$528.2 billion as of 30 September 2025. This represents growth of 5.3% from...
Electricity, services drive economy as growth slows in Q3
Namibia’s economy grew by 1.9% in the third quarter of 2025, slower than the 2.1% growth recorded during the same period in 2024, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). The latest figures show that while the economy continued to expand, the pace of growth eased as some key sectors struggled. In nominal terms, the size of the economy increased...
A Christmas gift …South African traces father back to Rehoboth
SWAKOPMUND – Fairytales and happy endings do not always come with a prince on a white horse. Sometimes they arrive quietly, through love, compassion and forgiveness. This Christmas holds new meaning for South African life coach Reneal Davids. Earlier this month, she met her biological father for the first time in Rehoboth, Namibia — nearly 40 years after they were...
Illegal foreigners in Namibia receive grace
Rudolf Gaiseb Foreign nationals illegally staying in Namibia are to either report to the Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security ministry or face prosecution. The immigration ministry states that she has given them a grace period in which all foreign nationals who have overstayed their immigration permits/visas and/or who have entered and are in the country illegally to present themselves...
Namibia joins global push for electricity access
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy yesterday launched Mission 300: Namibia Compact, with support from the African Development Bank and the World Bank. The mission aims to bring electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. It will use partnerships with the private sector, energy reforms, and more than US$50 billion in pledged funding. The goal is to support economic...
Police, MVA Fund warn of festive road carnage
As Namibians prepare for the festive season, messages of goodwill from law enforcement and road safety authorities have been coupled with a sobering warning: preventable negligence continues to cost lives on the country’s roads. Inspector-General of the Namibian Police Force (NAMPOL), Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, and Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund chief executive Rosalia Martins-Hausiku have both used their festive...
Fishcor’s appeal succeeds in SA
Iuze Mukube The Fishing Corporation of Namibia’s (Fishcor) appeal lodged in the Supreme Court of Namibia to allow a fugitive lawyer linked to the fishrot corruption and fraud scandal to be allowed to present evidence through video link has succeeded. The appeal follows a High Court judgement that refused to permit Fishcor to present evidence of Maren de Klerk, currently...
NNN ranked Forbes’ 3rd most powerful African woman
Adolf Kaure President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was rated number three in Africa and 79th overall on the Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women in the World of 2025. Speaking on behalf of the Presidency, state secretary Jonas Mbambo acknowledged the award stating that it shows the mark which President Nandi-Ndaitwah has left on the international scene. “The award speaks to Namibia’s growing...
LAC’s holds Legal Champion Award ceremony
Iuze Mukube The Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) held a first-of-its-kind award ceremony to recognise individuals and institutions that have made exceptional contributions to the organisation through monetary and voluntary service. The ceremony was held on Wednesday at the organization’s headquarters in Windhoek. The awardees were celebrated for their invaluable role in financially supporting and dedicating their time in significantly advancing...