In an era where Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) have accelerated business growth, created jobs and fostered innovation across the world, the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN), in partnership with the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), recently hosted a public discussion under the theme ‘Investing in Potential: How Venture Capital & Private Equity Can Drive Namibia’s Economic Transformation’. Attended...
Immanuel set to roll off magistrates’ adjustments
Iuze Mukube Justice and labour relations Minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel said the ministry is ready to formally gazette the increased and adjusted housing and car allowances of the magistrates. These adjustments or increment is based on an approved proposal by the former justice minister Yvonne Dausab and the former finance minister Ipumbu Shiimi in consultation with the Magistrate’s Commission. He...
NCBN president resigns …claims unfair treatment
Auleria Wakudumo The president of the National Collaborative Board of Namibia (NCBN), Ingashipola Lucas has resigned with immediate effect, citing unfair treatment, procedural injustice, and an unlawful reduction of his monthly allowance by the organisation’s National Executive Council (NEC). His resignation marks the latest escalation in a months-long dispute involving financial misconduct allegations, an incomplete investigation, and internal political tensions...
Swapo reclaims Windhoek
The Swapo party has re-established dominance in the Windhoek local authority election after securing eight of the 15 council seats in the 2025 elections, a significant recovery from its weakened position five years ago. According to results announced by the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Elsie Nghikembua on Saturday, a total of 72 522 votes were cast...
IPC, LPM dealt election blow
Late campaigns, lack of resources, misjudgement of their political capacity and choosing to pursue and campaign in the wrong areas were some of the contributing factors that led to the dismal performance of both the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) and Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), political analyst have observed. Political analyst Natjirikasora Tjirera stated that it was always clear from...
All in a day’s work …Silas builds a life through bag-making
Auleria Wakudumo OSHAKATI – In a tiny shack in Evululuko, long after midnight when most people are asleep, the soft hum of a sewing machine keeps 24-year-old Josophina Silas, popularly known as Sabakatan, company. It is here, under the warm glow of a single bulb, that she works tirelessly by turning pieces of fabric into handbags, school bags and travel...
Historic Alte Feste to undergo facelift
The German Embassy in Windhoek on Friday officially announced the financial support of over N$4 million for the major repair and rehabilitation of the historic Alte Feste building in Windhoek. The initiative is being led through a joint partnership between the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) and the Namibia Art, Craft and Design Centre (Craft...
Namibian teen author wins big
Auleria Wakudumo ONGWEDIVA – A young Namibian author Jobina Shovaleka (13) made history on Saturday at the inaugural African Authors Recognition Awards (AARA) after scooping three major continental honours, becoming the most celebrated author of the ceremony. Shovaleka, the author of ‘The Aliens’, walked away with the titles ‘Best Children’s Literature’, ‘Best Female Author in Africa 2025’, and ‘The prestigious...
U/21 hockey men emerge victorious against Egypt
Hilma Nalupe The Namibia U/21 men’s hockey team made history last Saturday when they defeated Egypt 4-2 at the Junior Hockey World Cup in India. The victory marked Namibia’s first-ever win at a Hockey World Cup, signalling a significant milestone for the young squad and an encouraging turnaround following their challenging opening match. Namibia showcased determination, teamwork and improved confidence...
NSC settles NDSF flight tickets from Japan
The Namibia Sport Commission (NSC), acting through the directorate of sport within the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, on Tuesday settled an amount owed by the Namibia Deaf Sport Federation (NDSF) to a service provider. The federation had accrued a debt of more than N$240 000, placing the return flights of Team Namibia at risk following...