Lahja Nashuuta Zimbabwe’s ongoing political turmoil has been described by many observers as a classic case of “the chickens coming home to roost.” Political parties and analysts have suggested that the alliance between president Emmerson Mnangagwa and vice president Constantino Chiwenga was always a marriage of convenience, one forged to unseat the late Robert Mugabe. Now, with Mnangagwa manoeuvring to...
Assessment of Kunene floods in full swing
OPUWO – The Kunene Regional Disaster Risk Management team, with support from the Office of the Office Prime Minister (OPM), is assessing impact of the recent flooding in various parts of the region, to swiftly implement measures to address the predicament. Heavy rains and subsequent flooding since March have resulted in loss of lives, while also disrupting livelihoods, specifically in...
Pewa tackles period poverty
To combat period poverty in Namibia’s rural communities, local non-profit organisation Pewa Care Humanitarian (PCH) has launched a campaign to support 5 000 schoolgirls in need over the Easter weekend. The campaign is the brainchild of Ndapewa Ndongo, the founder of PCH, who has been on a mission to uplift underprivileged girls since 2019 when the organisation was established. Her...
Parliamentarians demand more classrooms
Lahja Nashuuta Members of Parliament have raised strong concerns over the current education budget, calling for deliberate and transformative strategies to address critical challenges such as overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and lack of infrastructure – particularly in rural areas. Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) MP, Kalimbo Iipumbu, accused the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture of failing to allocate resources...
Unionist champions workers’ rights
Swapo backbencher Justina Jonas- Emvula, on Wednesday, delivered her maiden speech expressing gratitude to the National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW), Swapo, and the Namibian people for the opportunity given to her to serve in the 8th Namibian Parliament. Drawing from her own experiences in public service and entrepreneurship, including working as a security guard, vendor, and hairdresser, Jonas- Emvula...
IPC wants Nam, US return to boardroom
Rudolf Gaiseb Following the United States’ tariffs on Namibian products, Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) member of Parliament Rodney Cloete wants the two countries to return to the negotiation table for tariff exemption or reduction. “The ministry should formally engage the US administration to negotiate tariff exemptions or reductions, in coordination with other African nations,” he said on Wednesday in...
Kunene ‘appreciates’ budget … but challenges persist – Matundu
Iuze Mukube The youth of the Kunene region have welcomed the 2025/2026 budget tabled by finance minister Ericah Shafudah. Deputy minister of international relations and trade, Jenelly Matundu, said this when giving her input on the budget in the National Assembly this week. Matundu said the youth had reached out to her to convey that they had been trying hard...
Amupanda flags corruption in //Kharas council tender
Rudolf Gaiseb Activist-in-chief of Affirmative Repositioning Job Amupanda has put the ministry of defence on the spot about the alleged corruption in the construction of the //Kharas Regional Council Office Park, a tender given to August 26 Construction. Probing the defence minister, Frans Kapofi on Wednesday in Parliament, Amupanda alleged the presence of a N$4 million syndicate involving August 26...
Know Your Civil Servant – Championing education for children living with disabilities
Lahja Nashuuta Teaching children with special needs became an unintended yet profoundly rewarding career for Eliakim Mandume Fillemon. As a committed public servant and educator, he has dedicated himself to enhancing education for children with disabilities. Fillemon specialises in supporting children with visual impairments and complex disabilities. With patience, kindness, and considerable expertise, he devotes his days to helping these...
On the spot with Aletta Shikololo – Fillemon Wise Immanuel: Reforming by reasoning
In this edition of On the Spot, we sit down with legal and governance expert Fillemon Wise Immanuel (WI), who was recently appointed as minister of Justice and Labour Relations. In this candid conversation, we trace his humble beginnings, student leadership days, and his transition from legal and governance expert to national policymaker. AS – Minister, before we dive into...