An ambitious housing development programme called the Cuvelai Special Housing Scheme Fund was launched on last Friday in Keetmanshoop. With a five-year vision to construct 100 000 affordable homes nationwide, the fund has commenced its first phase, which targets the delivery of 10 000 housing units, including 2 142 homes earmarked specifically for Keetmanshoop. Established to help close the...
December fuel prices up 21 cents a litre
An upsurge in international crude and refined product prices, tightening supply driven by geopolitical tensions, limited OPEC+ output growth and ongoing refinery disruptions will see domestic fuel prices go up by 21 cents a litre on Wednesday, 3 December. The mines and energy ministry announced the increase on Friday, which will be the third for Namibian motorists this year following...
Nekundi launches government e-stores
Guarding against theft, rooting out corruption, prioritising local procurement and generally enhancing efficiency in government procurement and supply chain management are some of the benefits anticipated from Friday’s launch of the Government E-Stores Platform. The new digital procurement and monitoring system was launched by Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi. “Today, we come together not merely as government officials,...
Swapo makes landslide comeback
Lahja Nashuuta The Swapo party has strengthened its political dominance in the 2025 Local Authority Elections, emerging as the biggest winner with 52.4% of all seats nationwide. This marks a rise from the 39.85% the party received in the 2020 elections. Despite the strong performance, overall voter turnout dropped significantly. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) reported that only 272,942...
Govt pulls plug on Erongo private schools
WALVIS BAY – The future of teachers at four private schools in Erongo region are hanging in the balance as government is set to cease funding to the schools. Government aids the schools, Walvis Bay Laerskool, Duneside High School, Walvis Bay Private School and Karibib Private school by paying most teachers including support staff at these schools. Some of the...
Residents’ associations rule the roost …voters take power back from political parties
Community-based associations have emerged as some of the biggest winners in this year’s Local Authority elections, securing multiple seats across several towns and signalling growing voter appetite for community-driven leadership. An analysis of Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) results shows that residents’ associations and ratepayers’ groups performed strongly in at least nine local authorities, challenging the dominance of established political...
PM Charity Foundation launched
Adolf Kaure The Prime Minister’s Charity Foundation was launched in Windhoek last Friday through an inaugural fundraising gala dinner. The foundation was conceived as a strategic mechanism to mobilise financial resources and technical support for institutions struggling to effectively deliver their mandates. Speaking at the gathering, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said that many public institutions, especially those in rural areas...
NNN praises ‘peaceful, fair’ polls
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has praised Namibians for maintaining peace and patience during the Regional Council and Local Authority Elections, calling the conduct of voters and institutions “a true reflection of who we are as a nation.” She made her remarks after the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) announced the final results and confirmed that polling had proceeded smoothly nationwide. Speaking...
State seeks postponement in oil-rot trial
Iuze Mukube The prosecutor in the ongoing N$400 million corruption and fraud scandal alleged to have been committed at the State-owned petroleum company, Namcor, has filed for an application seeking for further postponement of the matter until next year. The matter was heard last Friday in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Esme Molefe. State advocate Basson Lilungwe submitted that...
Swapo marks Erongo comeback
WALVIS BAY – Swapo celebrated in style in Walvis Bay over the weekend. The party won all seven constituencies, taking full control of Erongo region. The party also emerged as the biggest winner in the local authority elections, securing 25 of the 60 local authority council seats across the region. The party reclaimed Walvis Bay, winning five seats, while Swakopmund...