Rudolf Gaiseb Only undergraduates at public and private tertiary institutions, including technical and vocational trainees, qualify for subsidised education. This means registration fees and tuition fees are covered by government. This announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, yesterday, who added that postgraduate studies will not be covered. Other eligibility criteria...
Meatco eyes strategic Central African markets …redline farmers to benefit
Farmers north of Namibia’s veterinary cordon fence, also famously known as the Redline, could soon receive a much-needed lifeline for their cattle and related beef products, following Meatco’s recent fruitful engagements with the South African-based Shoprite Checkers Group. Meatco’s interim CEO Albertus !Aochamub and his leadership team recently held high-level consultations with senior members of the Shoprite Checkers Group at...
IPC loses ground in Rundu
Iuze Mukube The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has lost the seat that a returning officer wrongly allocated at the just ended Regional and Local Authorities elections. Yesterday, the Electoral Court of Namibia set aside the erroneous allocation of one seat to IPC in Rundu, resulting in Rundu Urban Community’s Association (RUCA), which had the next highest quota of votes,...
Witbooi advocates for unity
KEETMANSHOOP – Newly elected //Kharas Regional Council chairperson, Gerrit Witbooi, said development is impossible in an environment divided by personal interest and or political differences. Witbooi echoed these sentiments during his swearing-in as Keetmanshoop rural constituency councillor and, subsequently, his election as chairperson in the southern town recently. “In this council, we are diverse but share a common goal, namely...
Erongo leaders preaches service delivery
SWAKOPMUND – Newly elected leaders in the Erongo region have highlighted the importance of unity, collaboration, and accountability as they begin their terms in office. The leaders on Friday pledged to prioritise service delivery and socio-economic development across the region, while also looking into youth unemployment. Newly elected mayor of Walvis Bay, Johannes Shimbilinga, said that the council’s vision is...
Opinion – Effect of Old Location’s forced removal on musicians
Long before the sound of guns could be heard in the Windhoek Old Location on 10 December 1959, the sound of drums and saxophones had already fallen silent. Many researchers and writers have written about the Old Location and the mass protests. A lot has been documented about the hardships and daily lives of the Main Location inhabitants. Many have...
Opinion – A legal reckoning for colonial wrongs
The International Conference on the Crimes of Colonialism in Africa, held on 29 November 2025, in Algiers, Algeria, and was endorsed by the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State, through its Decision 903 in February 2025, was part of efforts to consolidate a united African stance on seeking justice and reparations for the atrocities committed during the colonial...
Thailand-Cambodia clashes reignite
BANGKOK – Thailand launched air strikes yesterday on its neighbour, Cambodia, with both sides trading blame for renewed fighting on their disputed border that has killed four Cambodian civilians and a Thai soldier. Around 35,000 people in Thailand have been evacuated from border areas, the country’s second army region said in a statement. Five days of combat between Thailand and...
U/21 hockey men secure 23rd place
Hilma Nalupe Namibian U/21 men’s hockey team claimed a 4-2 victory over Oman, in their last classification match at Junior Hockey World Cup, placing them in the 23rd position out of 24 teams. Led by their captain, John-Paul Britz who scooped player of the match award against Oman, the team was determined to not take the last place in this...
Desert Jewels falter in opening Africa Netball Cup clash against Zim
LILONGWE – The DebMarine Desert Jewels suffered a tough start to their Africa Netball Cup campaign after going down 48– 36 to a determined Zimbabwean side at the Griffin Saenda Sports Complex in Lilongwe, Malawi. The high-intensity encounter set the tone for what promises to be a competitive tournament, as both sides displayed physicality, speed and impressive tactical awareness. Namibia...