The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) supports a proposal for the mandatory installation of dashboard cameras in private and public transport vehicles. The proposal, made on Wednesday by works and transport minister, Veikko Nekundi, comes as Namibia continues to battle a sharp rise in fatal road crashes. Nabta secretary general, Pendapala Nakathingo, yesterday said the association is in full...
Govt secures additional N$48m for drought
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations have signed a new agreement worth N$48 million. It aims to help farming communities withstand the country’s harsh drought cycles, in another landmark step towards climate-resilient agricultural practices. With financial assistance from Japan’s Grant Assistance, which will see funding run from...
Haraes: Khorixas’ guiding mother to many
Auleria Wakudumo In Donkerhoek, Khorixas in the Kunene region, where poverty and hardship often overshadow daily life, 44-year-old Adleritha Haraes has become a gentle source of comfort and protection for the children. She runs a small soup kitchen called Hands of God Soup Kitchen, where she caters for 25 children, most of them girls. Caring for children began not as...
Murder accused trio trial moved to High Court
Iuze Mukube The trial of three men who allegedly attacked and killed Stanley Sebastian Cloete by stabbing him with sharp objects before fleeing the scene in his vehicle, has been transferred to the High Court. This follows the decision of Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa yesterday to transfer the matter from the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court to the High Court. The accused...
Iitula builds beauty brand from campus desk
Matheus David Inside a softly lit room in Tsandi, the glow of a ring light falls gently on a young woman seated behind her worktable. Her posture is focused, her hands steady, her tools neatly arranged around her, bottles of polish, brushes, and practice charts pinned to the wall. Wearing her mask and work apron, Helvi Nuusiku Iitula moves with...
Teen braves it all to support struggling mother
OSHAKATI-A 14-year-old girl from Oshakati spends her school holidays helping her mother sell chips, sausage, fish and cakes to make ends meet. Despite being mocked by other learners for selling in the streets, she continues to support her mother’s small business every day. According to her, this hustle is not just work; it is a family responsibility. “I know our...
Magosi briefs NNN on regional priorities
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah received a courtesy call from SADC executive secretary Elias Magosi on Tuesday. Magosi said the purpose of the visit was to brief the Head of State on the state of the region and better understand Namibia’s priorities in strengthening SADC’s mandate. It also aims to strengthen regional integration, peace, and security among member States. President Nandi-Ndaitwah stated...
Green Screen to reform info sharing
Matheus David The Eco Dialogue Collective (EDC) officially launched The Green Screen initiative on Wednesday. The event brought together journalists, researchers, civil society, and development partners to welcome a new chapter in Namibia’s green future. The objective is to make information more accessible, strengthen transparency, and help people understand what Namibia’s green transition really means. The Green Screen is a...
NNN, Luvindao scoop top leadership awards
The Namibian Presidency has welcomed the decision by African Leadership Magazine (ALM) to name Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah as African Political Leader of the Year 2025, and Esperance Luvindao, Minister of Health and Social Services, as African Public Health Champion of the Year 2025. The announcement was issued by ALM after a continent-wide voting process spotlights Namibia’s rising profile on the African...
Know Your Civil Servant – Nghiishililwa an educator with drive
Loide Nghiishililwa began her teaching career at a young and energetic age of 22, in January 2013, as an English Second Language and Oshindonga First Language teacher in the Khomas region at Acacia High School. Her love for teaching and education led her to concurrently teach at Namibia College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) as a part-time tutor for English Grade...