SWAKOPMUND – The government has committed N$145 million over three years through the Universal Service Fund to improve ICT infrastructure in the country. The infrastructure is aimed at enabling Namibians in remote areas to access reliable telecommunication services. Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus revealed this during a stakeholder engagement in Swakopmund last Thursday. She said the government is...

Cement oversupply has Namibia on chokehold … as neighbours shut export doors
Namibia finds itself in a delicate position, where cement supply outweighs demand or market. This is according to the country’s largest cement manufacturer, Ohorongo Cement, which remains adamant that the domestic market, in its current form, is not large enough to sustain two cement manufacturers. The reasoning is that Namibia currently has demand for about 600 000 tonnes of cement...

NNN cautions SOEs against corruption …leaders urged to cement a legacy of growth
WALVIS BAY – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has raised concerns over ongoing corruption in State-owned enterprises (SOEs), calling for ethical leadership and accountability. Her message, delivered by Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi during the SOE annual general meeting in Walvis Bay yesterday, sounded a stern warning against unethical behaviour. “Corruption is never accidental. It is by design. You plan...

Know Your Civil Servant – Ntema: Trimming and pruning Windhoek’s driveways
Lahja Nashuuta Hastings Ntema may not wear a suit or sit behind a desk, but his daily efforts help keep the wheels of government turning smoothly. A dedicated worker at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security in Windhoek, Ntema is the kind of public servant whose contributions are often overlooked but are very essential. His journey is...

On the spot with Paheja Siririka – Namibia, South Africa bond tied to 150 agreements
Namibia and South Africa share warm relations that are deeply rooted in the joint struggle against colonialism and apartheid. Namibia’s stability and strong economic ties make it a natural strategic partner for South Africa. The two countries enjoy excellent and expanding bilateral cooperation across all levels, evidenced by the signing of over 150 agreements and memoranda of understanding, spanning political,...

Erongo to launch HPV vaccination campaign
Rauna Kalola The Ministry of Health and Social Services in the Erongo region is set to roll out the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign from 4 to 15 August 2025, aimed at girls aged 9 to 14. This marks a major step forward in the region’s long-term cervical cancer prevention strategy, which also encompasses regular screening and public education. The...

Inclusive tourism a must – /Goagoses
SWAKOPMUND – Erongo governor Nathalia /Goagoses has called for deliberate inclusivity in Namibia’s tourism industry. She said the sector must benefit all Namibians, particularly those from previously disadvantaged backgrounds. She highlighted the skewed nature of the industry, where profits and opportunities continue to bypass locals, especially the youth and rural communities. Despite the challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic,...

State moves in on alleged child murder couple
CCTV footage obtained by the State yesterday showed how the Nkata couple leisurely walked to a service station near their residence and bought firelighters, paraffin and matches during the early morning hours. The footage was shown yesterday when Caroline Nkata, her husband Edward, and Rachel Kureva who are accused of murdering Akundaishe Natalie Chipomho, the biological daughter of Kureva –...

Lydia Elindi pushes for bail amid state resistance
Iuze Mukube Businesswoman Lydia Elindi on Wednesday declared in court that she has no intention of fleeing if granted bail, stating that her priority is to clear her name and restore her reputation. Elindi, who is accused alongside her husband Malakia Elindi, was responding on one of the State’s grounds for objection to the nine accused being granted bail in...

NFCPT invests N$2.4m in rural school
Stefanus Nambara EKONDJO – The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) has officially handed over a newly constructed building to Ekondjo Primary School, a rural school in Kavango West, valued at N$2.4 million. The facility comprises four classrooms, a storeroom, an administration block with a master office, a strong room, a reception area, additional office space, a staff room and...